A fence will sustain subsurface damage. Frequently, what is visible on the surface does not reflect what is occurring beneath the soil. Customers frequently ask us why their fence is in disrepair when there are no visible issues.

We are aware of the dangers of subsurface damage to a fence. We receive requests for assistance in resolving and preventing such damage. Our experts put their heads together to come up with some suggestions. Eventually, after much debate, they agreed upon a list. We reviewed their extensive list and selected the most relevant items for this post.

Among the subsurface threats to your fence are the following:

• Frost heave will cause damage to the subsurface fence.
• Having rotting fence posts is a concern.
• Tree and shrub roots cause damage to the soil
• Burrowing creatures are destructive.

Let's look at each point in detail.

Frost heave will cause damage to the subsurface fence. We all enjoy seeing the first frost of winter since it signals the approach of Christmas. Unfortunately, frost and frozen ground can do significant damage to a fence.

The fence posts rest in the soil. On chilly nights, when damp soil freezes, it solidifies and expands. The expansion generates frost heave, a phenomenon in which the soil shifts and dislodges the post. If this occurs multiple nights in a row, the post may be knocked out of position. If you're fortunate, frost heave will merely loosen the fence post, but it can also push the post out of the ground.

To improve drainage, include sand and coarse gravel into the soil, and bury the posts below the frost line.

Having rotting fence posts is a concern. You should insist that your fence posts are adequate for burying in the ground. You will save money by purchasing cheaper alternatives until the posts begin to decay.

At the factory, a fence post must be pressure-treated. This procedure injects all the necessary chemicals to protect the subterranean post against deterioration.

Pebbles must be used to line the fence post hole and provide proper drainage.

Tree and shrub roots cause damage to the soil. When erecting the fence, collect measurements of the neighboring trees and bushes.

Their roots can grow beneath and all around the fence posts. After some time, the roots may displace the posts and even fracture the wood. You might not recognize the issue until the fence begins to sag.

Never plant trees near a fence, and keep fence posts away from existing trees.

Burrowing creatures are destructive. These adorable creatures who like to burrow beneath and occasionally surface cause trouble. They can undermine the soil surrounding the base of the post by excavating beneath it.

This will weaken the fence and cause posts to lean to one side. Some burrowing pests may also consume wood.

The problem should be avoided by embedding the posts in concrete at an appropriate depth. Adding fence armor provides additional defense.