When your fence is in disarray, it is important that you repair it to keep your property safe and secure. Some of the most basic repairs only take a few minutes assuming you know your way around a tool or two. Below are common maintenance problems and how you can fix them at home in just a few minutes.
- Fixing a Sagging Gate – when the door of your gate begins to sag or drag on the ground as you open or close the door, a repair needs to be made. So how can you fix a sagging gate? Make sure the posts you already have set up are sturdy and deep, however unless the posts are set in concrete, they will sag over time. To prevent your gate from sagging, you can put a small wheel underneath the moving end of a panel or sagging gate. The wheel takes all the weight and supports a gate or panel to prevent further sagging and enables easy opening and closing for the gate of your fence.
- Fixing a Gate Latch – Metal gates can come in handy in pens and pastures, and some of these have latches that work with a handle that is pulled or pushed. Typically, the latch is a metal prong that inserts into a hole in an adjacent post when the gate is shut; to open this type of gate, the latch is usually pulled to release from the post. These latches work fine if the posts are solid and never move. Sometimes, however, posts can shift over time, and latches no longer reach them. A simple way to fix this without having to reset posts or rehang gates is to securely nail two small poles or boards on both sides of the latch hole on a gate post. Then the metal latch (when shut) will insert between the two poles or boards and “catch” to hold the gate closed.
At Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach, we pride ourselves in our extensive styles and options of vinyl fences. Vinyl fencing provides a natural and rustic look to complement your home. Our sales team can offer you many selections to choose from to accommodate your privacy, semi-privacy, and decorative needs. At Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach, we put safety and environmental awareness first. All of our lumber meets and/or exceeds industry standards, as well as conforms to the latest EPA requirements. Whether you prefer the rich, untreated look of Cedar, or the durable, pressure-treated ACQ lumber, Hercules Fence can accommodate all of your wood fencing needs.
If you choose Hercules Fence of Virginia Beach today, you’ll learn why we’re the best in the business. The knowledgeable people of Hercules Fence have developed a reputation since 1955 for professional service and quality installation. With over 50 years in the fence business, we are well aware that our reputation must be earned anew every day.
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