Why Wood Fences Fail Here
Rot at the ground line. Humidity keeps wood damp where posts meet the soil. That's usually where a wood fence fails first.
Shifting clay soil. Fort Bend clay swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which works posts loose and starts a lean.
Storms. Wind loads a solid wood fence like a sail. Weak posts give way first.
Sun and weather. Boards can warp, crack and gray over time.


