{"id":1590,"date":"2022-04-10T02:32:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-10T02:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ameaglefence.com\/?p=1590"},"modified":"2022-04-25T02:35:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T02:35:30","slug":"signs-showing-its-time-to-replace-your-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ameaglefence.com\/signs-showing-its-time-to-replace-your-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Showing It’s Time to Replace Your Fence"},"content":{"rendered":"
While steel, iron, and aluminum are excellent fencing materials, even the strongest fences will ultimately deteriorate and require repair. While proper monitoring and maintenance are important for any fence, if you see any of the following indicators, it may be time to replace your metal fence:<\/p>\n
If your fence has sustained severe structural damage as a result of a car accident, falling trees, or a weather disaster, it is time to replace it. Damaged parts will not only undermine the structural integrity of your fence, but will also jeopardize your personal safety, privacy, and security.<\/p>\n
While modern metal fences are frequently coated with rust-resistant compounds, this does not eliminate the possibility of rust patches. It is critical to identify and repair these areas promptly to avoid the rust from spreading and eating away at your fence, eventually causing it to collapse. Take special care with the joints that hold the fence together. Rusty and corroded joints can weaken your fence, and widespread rust throughout your metal fence is an indication that it’s time for a replacement.<\/p>\n
Metal Is Extremely Dangerous Bent, Warped, Leaning, or Sagging Areas indicate severe damage to your metal fence. While you may believe that bending them back into place is a straightforward approach to repair the damage, this additional movement weakens the metal. Due to the great potential of tumbling over and hurting someone, a leaning fence is a severe safety concern. As it continues to sag, it will also yank attached fencing materials and neighboring structures down.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>