Fences

The advantages of vinyl fences over wooden fences are almost too numerous to count. First of all, most wooden fences don't come with a lifetime guarantee. Although this may not sound like a big deal, when you extrapolate how much money you'd pay for upkeep over the life of your wood fence, the figures really add up. Conversely, vinyl requires almost zero maintenance.

Vinyl is also graffiti resistant. If someone tries to paint on your fence, you merely need to wash the area with acetone or some other mild cleanser. The same cannot be said for wood. If someone spray pains your wooden fence, you either have to repaint the entire fence or replace the bad slats. Either way, the process will cost you money and time.

Choosing Your Best Fence
Perhaps the most significant single advantage of vinyl is that it's resistant to pests. Even the best protected wood will rot over time. Unless you relish the prospect of replacing slats and adding preservative regularly, vinyl is likely the superior choice. In addition, since vinyl is non-toxic, you don't have to worry about accidentally poisoning your livestock or polluting the environment.

Finally, vinyl keeps its color better than wood. It's critical to get properly treated vinyl. Here at Lifetime Vinyl, we treat all our fences with titanium dioxide, which acts as a UV inhibitor. This prevents yellowing of the vinyl and improves the cost value of our products. With fencing, as with so many things in life, you get what you pay for. Buy quality, and you won't spend an arm and a leg on upkeep.