FAQs

"Vinyl " is short for Polyvinyl Chloride, also called PVC, a plastic material widely used for applications that demand high durability. The prefix "poly" refers to the fact that the molecules are chemically linked to one another in long chains, called polymers. Although PVC is the principal ingredient in vinyl fencing, other ingredients are added to give the fencing desirable properties. For example, special ingredients, called impact modifiers, are added to improve the impact resistance of fencing.Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a white pigment that is added for long-term resistance to ultraviolet (UV) light, a component of sunlight that tends to discolor and embrittle most substances that are exposed to sunlight over long periods of time. 

Your fence has a high level of UV inhibitors (Ti02) which prevents the sun's rays from turning your fence yellow. You must keep your fence clean as grime from the elements can turn many colors.

The cost of material is approximately two times that of wood. However, you must consider installed cost. There is no filling, sanding, painting, especially railing products. And, no maintenance is required for a lifetime.

Our vinyl fencing is designed to last a lifetime. But lasting long is not the whole story. Another question is how long it will continue to look good. On this issue, you are apt to envy your own fencing...because the fencing will stay young-looking indefinitely. 

Our fences come with a Lifetime Transferable Non-Prorated Limited Warranty. "Lifetime" and "Non-Prorated" are clues that when we say it lasts, we mean it. And "Transferable" is a clue that when we say it adds value to your property, we back that up as well.

Wind loads vary with location and with the placement and installation of the vertical posts and horizontal rails. When the fencing is installed according to specifications, wind is never a problem. As for weathering, vinyl does not rust, and it holds up better than any alternative fencing material on the market. All components are designed to allow for normal expansion and contraction with varying temperature, and the fencing will withstand even the most extreme weather conditions. It will not deform in the hottest weather, nor will it crack or break on the coldest night. Vinyl fence is produced to stand up to specified wind loads if installed according to instructions.

Under certain conditions, mold and mildew can settle on the surface of vinyl fencing. Mildew grows on organic materials and vinyl is a non-organic material. Mildew, will, however, attach to dirt if the vinyl is not cleaned. But since it cannot penetrate the surface, it is easily wiped off with detergent and water.

With mild detergent and water. More stubborn stains can be removed with Simple Green.

A once-a-year washing will keep your fencing looking new indefinitely. The fact that this is the ONLY maintenance needed is one of the main reasons why vinyl has been gaining in popularity. Other fencing materials require an ongoing commitment to a costly and time-consuming program of maintenance.