Fences - Vinyl Fence Materials
About Vinyl Fence Materials
Introduction
Fences come in a variety of materials. For the past 15 years however, one fence material is increasing in popularity more than others, and that is the vinyl fence. For the modern-day resident, little time is left to spare for the landscape, let alone the fence. Manufacturers have come out with the vinyl fence material to provide a solution for the time-strained individuals by offering a product that hardly requires any maintenance and has a long life. What is Vinyl Fence Material?
Vinyl fences are made from raw materials including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), UV inhibitors and impact modifiers. The combination of these three ingredients is critical in providing a tough and enduring product. Vinyl fences are usually manufactured using a high-tech process known as extrusion that works to concentrate UV inhibitors on the outer layer in order to combat the sun’s damaging rays. Vinyl fence material is manufactured in three colors: gray, tan and white. As you would expect, darker colors attract more sun rays and heat which in turn increases the possibility of sagging, warping and staining. Why Choose Vinyl Fence Material?
There are many reasons that make vinyl fence material a better choice as opposed to wood for example. Listed below are some points that will encourage you to opt for vinyl fencing:
- No maintenance. Vinyl fences require no painting and there’s no staining. They will not warp, split or rot so no repairs are involved. If you wish to clean the fence, an occasional rinse with a garden hose will do.
- Good variety of styles. You won’t be limited with the number of options which include picket, ornamental, post and rail, split and privacy designs.
- Graffiti resistant. Graffiti can easily be removed with acetone or lacquer thinner without ruining the vinyl fence material.
- Strength and flexibility. Vinyl fence material has four-times the flexibility of wood and five-times the tensile strength. It is even strong enough to hold cattle and horses.
- Free of harmful chemicals. Vinyl fences are nontoxic and 100% recyclable.
- Easy assembly and installation. Because vinyl fences are light weight and easy to handle, a fence section assembles literally in minutes. You can even do it yourself.
- Save on costs. Even though vinyl fence material is higher in price, it is well worth it when you consider that you’re eliminating repair costs like staining, painting, treating as well as replacement costs.
- Lifetime warranty. Most manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty on the vinyl fence against manufacturing defects like blistering, corroding, flaking or peeling. For piece of mind when buying, make sure a lifetime warranty exists as this indicates a superior product. If the manufacturer does not guarantee their vinyl fence material, then that’s something to worry about.
It is these reasons that have made vinyl fence material the fastest growing product in the fencing industry with a sustained 30% growth rate annually.
Installing Vinyl Fences
Most vinyl fences come with installation instructions. Installing them yourself is relatively easy and will save you a lot of money. The only hard part is digging the soil and mixing the concrete. Basically, what’s required of you is to dig a hole, assemble each section at a time, and move on till the end. Using a level and string will definitely help get the picture right. Only when you’re happy with the way your fence looks, then concrete the posts. That way, you still have room to raise or lower certain sections and level the posts saving you any chance of error.
