Whether you’re a property owner thinking about adding a fence or you’re a contractor looking for options to offer your clients, you should absolutely consider vinyl. These fences come in a wide range of styles and can be customized to your needs. But the most compelling case for vinyl fencing comes from its lifespan.
Because it’s a low-maintenance, problem-resistant material, vinyl makes for long-lasting fences. Even poorly maintained and highly exposed vinyl fences often last 20 years. All vinyl material from Vinyl Craft is backed by a manufacturer’s 30 year warranty.
What makes this kind of fencing so durable? A few key factors come into play.
A sturdy foundation
Vinyl fencing gets manufactured from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), an extremely sturdy kind of plastic. Because it’s plastic, it doesn’t absorb moisture the way wood fencing does. That minimizes your likelihood of rotting and warping. When the material is impervious to water, you also don’t have to worry about issues due to freeze-thaw cycles if the fence is properly installed.
Inclement weather and cold nights aren’t the only concerns for a fence. Even sunny days can take their toll. So, to make the vinyl fence extra durable, manufacturers add an ultraviolet (UV) inhibitor to it. Our fence profiles include a high level of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment for long-term UV light resistance. This protects the fence from the sun’s harsh UV rays.
Sturdiness doesn’t necessarily mean rigidity here. Vinyl fencing is actually supposed to have a bit of flex. That allows it to withstand elements, like wind, better.
Taken together, all of this means that vinyl fencing starts from a sturdy foundation of highly durable material.
Minimal maintenance required
Part of the reason vinyl fences are more economical over the life of the fence than others comes down to just how little they need. With a wood fence, you have to do a lot of maintenance to extend the lifespan of the fence. But with vinyl, very little is required to preserve the fence. For example, wood fences require staining every few years to extend the look and durability of the fence, vinyl does not. Once you have applied your second application of stain on a wood fence, your fence costs on a wood fence would have already exceeded the cost of a vinyl fence.
Durability isn’t the only consideration here. Vinyl also delivers a lasting cosmetic improvement. If the fence gets dirty, all you generally need to do is wash it with a little soapy water.
No concern about pests or rust
Outside forces can take a toll on a lot of other fencing materials. Chain link and iron fences are subject to rust. Wood fences can get chewed up by pests like termites and ants. With a vinyl fence, you don’t have to worry about any of this.
Getting the longest-lasting vinyl fence
Not all vinyl is created equal. A high-quality vinyl product gives you optimal longevity.
That’s why, here at Vinyl Craft, we exclusively use vinyl made in the US. We inspect the vinyl rigorously, making sure it meets our stringent standards before we offer it as a product. Because we’re so confident in the material we provide, all of our fences come with a manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty of 30 years. Better still, you can transfer that warranty to the next owner if you sell the property.
With a quality, warranty-backed vinyl fence, you or your client can enjoy fencing that lasts through the decades — and looks great the entire time. If you want to learn more about vinyl or explore your fencing options, contact our Vinyl Craft team today.
