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Common Water Issue in BC
Fence Post Rot at Base — Groundwater Indicator
Rotting fence posts in BC can indicate persistently wet soil conditions that also affect foundation drainage.
Possible Causes
- •Poor drainage keeping soil saturated around fence posts
- •Underground water leak saturating specific areas
- •Sprinkler overspray constantly wetting fence base
- •Low-lying area collecting rainwater
- •Wood species not suitable for ground contact
Recommended Steps
- 1Check if rot affects one specific post or multiple — isolated rot may indicate buried leak
- 2Check soil moisture around rotted posts with a probe
- 3If one area is consistently wetter than others, call for underground leak assessment
- 4Improve drainage away from affected area
- 5Replace rotted posts with pressure-treated or cedar rated for ground contact
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