Key takeaways
- Leaning posts often mean rot or soft ground
- Soft, dark boards point to moisture
- Sagging gates point to weak posts or hinges
- The Fence Doctor helps you read the signs
A quick walk along your fence tells you a lot.
What to look for
Look for posts that lean, boards that are soft or split, rails that have pulled away, gates that drag, rust on metal and gaps at the bottom.
What it means
Leaning posts and soft boards usually point to moisture. Sagging gates point to weak posts or light hinges.
What to do
The Fence Doctor tool on this site helps you read the signs, and a close look by a professional tells you what is sound.
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