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How can you tell if you need to Repair
or Replace
your fence?
Is your fence looking like it's seen better days? Maybe you
need to replace it, but it might just need a fresh coat of paint. Use this guide to help you
decide and see below the
results. Simply choose the
category that your fence falls into or best describes your fence,
gates, posts, rails and boards.
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Fence
Materials |
In
Good Shape
A+ |
Needs
Repair
B- |
Time
to Replace
C- |
Gate |
Strong,
swings easily, not rotten |
Sagging,
hard to open and shut |
Hinges
missing, rotten, fallen off |
Posts
(4x4 or 6x6) |
Straight,
firmly rooted in the ground, not rotten |
Loose in
ground fewer than 1/3 of posts lean |
Posts are
rotten, broken, more than 1/3 lean |
Rails(2x4
or 2x6) |
Existing
rails are straight, able to hold nails, wood is solid |
Fewer than
1/3 of rails are sagging or curving, nails are loose and missing |
Rails are
rotten, falling off, missing, more than 1/3 sag or curve |
Slats
or Boards |
Existing
slats or boards are straight, able to hold nails, wood is solid |
Fewer than
1/3 of slats are sagging, bending, or broken |
Slats are
broken, falling off or missing, more than 1/3 sag, bend, or are broken |
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So
how did your fence do?
A)
If your fence matches with the "In Good Shape", you probably just have
a few cosmetic things to deal with. A bit of sandpaper and a
fresh coat of stain or paint, and you'll be fine.
B)
If your fence matches with the "Needs Repair", you need to
decide whether you want to do the repairs yourself or call 100
% Fence. If you do call 100 % Fence, you can consult with us to decide
whether the fence is worth repairing, or if you're better off building
a new fence.
C)
If your fence matches the "Time To Replace", your fence is not just an
eyesore- it's unsafe. In order to protect your household and
even passerby on the street, whether you do it yourself or hire a
professional, 100% Fence, it needs to be replaced. |
Call
now for your Free Estimate.
(613)
858-0782 or (613) 853-6555
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