Trying to decide if you should have your fence repaired or replace your Tampa? It can be a difficult decision. Normal wear and tear, combined with our heat, humidity, and thunderstorms, can take a toll a your fence.
Whether your fence is vinyl, wood, or aluminum, is it worth repairing or does it need to be replaced?
Time to Repair
Depending on how much of the fence is damaged, repairing is a good option. If just a small portion of the fence was knocked over, there is no need to replace the entire thing. For instance, if termites affected just one panel of a wood fence, a replacement piece can be installed.
The same is true for aluminum fence, having a post that was bent or dented replaced in a timely manor can prevent further damage. Some vinyl fences can succumb to surface cracks, these portions can also be replaced.
Time to Replace
Experts recommend if your fence has more than 20 to 30% damage, it is best to replace it. Or if your fence has severe damage. At this point, the repair cost will be significant and a replacement would be easier and maybe even less expensive. Also, if the posts are damaged, the stability of the fence comes into place and will need to be replaced.
Another consideration, replacing part of an older fence will have a miss matched appearance, which may bring your property value down.
Another sign it is time to replace your fence is when it starts sagging or leaning. This is typically the time a fence has become structurally compromised. Fences can start to lean for several reasons, shallow pilot holes, posts that have become rotten, improperly installed posts, weather conditions, aging materials, and natural inclines.
Total Repair Costs
Weighing the cost of repair or replace your fence can difficult one. Making several different repairs can end up costing more than having the entire fence replaced. A good place to start is by inspecting your fence.
The team at Fence Central has a wide choice of quality wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain link fencing, at an affordable price. We custom build all of our wood fences on-site rather than using pre-built panels. The high standards that set us apart from other companies ensure the strongest, longest lasting wood fence possible.
Contact Fence Central for more information.
