Fence problems

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We are having problems with our fence. Our house is on a slight hill with the garden running horizontal to the hill. Our neighbours have built up their garden by piling up earth to raise their garden. As a result our fence has been supporting their garden. Our fence is made of wooden posts and wooden slat panels.

Our fence panels keep on falling down, buckling and generally giving way.

Can anyone suggest a solution that means we don't have to keep on replacing parts of the fence? I am prepared to do a whole new fence but want something that will withstand this situation.

Does it sound like the issue is with how our fence is installed or the basic design?

We have similar problems and have been advised to use gravel boards so that the main post and panels isn't exposed to the damp. If board needs replacing you can just slide out the panel

Interesting. The other side have a wooden board then a gap and then a trellis but our gardens aren't on such different heights.

Did you get your neighbours to contribute to the cost of it?

Actually waiting for the guy to come and do it . No neighbours aren't offering to help fund unless we pay towards them doing it.