Thinking about installing a vinyl fence at your home? If so, you’re making a great choice! Vinyl fencing is incredibly strong, great looking, and super easy to maintain. Because it’s a unique product, vinyl fencing installs a little bit differently than the traditional wooden fence (vinyl is actually quite a bit easier to install than wood). Here’s an insider’s guide to all of the vinyl fencing components you’ll need to get started. Read the rest of this entry »

When comparing vinyl fencing to wood fencing, there are certainly quite a few differences. In almost every aspect, vinyl fences end up finishing ahead in the game. There is one myth in particular that claims that vinyl fencing is more expensive than wood fencing. But over the long haul, that myth is disproven time and time again. Let’s take a look at how vinyl fencing compares to wood fencing when it comes down to costs. Read the rest of this entry »

Here are a few questions to ask a prospective fence contractor/company.

• Ask how long they have been in business. Are they well established?
• Ask to see if they are members of the Better Business Bureau.
• Ask if they use their own employees or a sub-contractor.
• Ask how familiar are they with local building codes.
• Ask if they have general liability and workers compensation insurance policies.
• Ask for a signed estimate and shop it around.
• Ask for at least two other customer references and take a look at their fence.
• Ask for a time table on work completion.
• Ask how much they charge up-front. It should be no more than 50%.
• Ask for or inquire about their warranty on materials and installation.

Before you contact a fence contactor make sure you have this information.

• Building permits if necessary
• Property boundary information
• Location of underground gas, water and power lines

We all know that one of the best things about a vinyl fence is that it’s practically maintenance free. But to really make your vinyl fencing brilliantly shine like new and keep it looking like it was just installed yesterday for years to come, there are few quick and easy steps that can be taken. Let’s take a look at the 7 simple steps to maintaining a vinyl fence… Read the rest of this entry »

Co-extrusion and mono-extrusion are the processes normally used in the production of PVC/Vinyl. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has specifications for each product line. The buyer should be aware of which specifications are being used by the extruder. Some say Mono-Extrusion is better, some say Co-Extrusion. Take a look at the argument below and you decide. Read the rest of this entry »

A fence fabricator cuts the PVC/Vinyl to the proper length for the design of fence required. The fabricator routes holes into the posts & rails, so that pickets can be inserted into them. Once that is complete, they have the option of assembling the completed fence sections or leaving them knocked down for distribution.

This is a term used for a vinyl product that does not contain recycled materials (regrind). These recycled materials may contain impurities or lower grade vinyl which can seriously affect the finished product’s resilience, impact resistance, and UV inhibition.

This depends on your locality, but the answer is almost always yes. When it comes to installing fences, most places do have their own specific rules regarding how close to a property line it can be installed, how high it can be, how well it fits with the character of the neighborhood, and so on. Vinyl fences are treated just the same as wood fences or fences of any other materials when it comes to the necessity of having a permit to install. Remember, if there’s any doubt, it’s best to check it out first. Also see Fence Layout & Measuring