While Vinyl Fencing is Often Preferable to Wood

Wood fencing is the most popular material type throughout the country, and evne much of the world. It’s not hard to see why since it’s relatively affordable, strong and it has a nice look as well. Unfortunately many people pick up wood fencing without ever considering the benefits they are missing out on. Had all those homeowners picked out vinyl fencing instead they would have realized a lot of perks that you just don’t get from wood fencing. 

Less Maintenance

Sure vinyl will wear out over time and could even experience a bit of cracking or fading in severe climates, but it is relatively maintenance free. While your neighbor with the wooden fence will be staining, sanding and swapping out panels every few years, you’ll be leisurely washing off the dirt and debris with a garden hose, or a bucket of soap and water. Maintenance on a vinyl fence is really that easy, and something that won’t take you much time or effort. This is one of the main reasons that people should consider vinyl over wood, it’s just less work. 

Strength

Vinyl seems like it would be flimsier than wood, and in the past that was often true. With modern-day advancements that isn’t always the case any longer. According to Home Advisor many vinyl fencing manufacturers claim their product is five times stronger than wood, and also four times as flexible. That means that the fencing will hold up better over time and won’t experience as much swelling or deforming over time. 

Ease of Installation

Vinyl fencing is often a bit more expensive than wood, but it’s designed to install quite easily. The installation process is similar to wood, but the panels come ready to go as soon as they ship from the factory. That means once the fence is installed it does not need to be stained, it does not need to be sanded and it doesn’t need to be treated in any way. In other words, you can enjoy it immediately, which is a pretty nice perk of using vinyl. 

If you’re looking for a low-cost fencing solution vinyl probably isn’t for you, it’s quite a bit more expensive than wood, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not a good option. It cuts down on maintenance needs dramatically, and it can often be set up in less time as well, making it very convenient for the busy homeowner that doesn’t want to deal with too many regular maintenance tasks. 

Contact us here at Premier Fence to find out how we can ensure that the most beautiful fence goes up in your yard.