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Wood has been used for fencing for centuries all around the world. It is the most common material used for fencing. Although wooden fences have limited life and require maintenance, yet because wood is easily available, or at least has been easily available in most parts of the world until recently, the cost of putting up a wood fence is relatively low. Plus they have a classical look and feel of country style that can’t be replaced with other types of fences. (more…)
One of the benefits of vinyl fence is that unlike traditional wood fence, it does not require painting or staining. If you choose to paint it, use an epoxy based paint in order that it will adhere to smooth surfaces. Also, please keep in mind that it is likely that painting the fence will void any manufacturer’s warranty.
The most common ingredient for vinyl fence is polyvinyl chloride which is modified to provide superior strength and ultraviolet resistance by including impact modifiers and ultraviolet inhibitors. The formulation was originally derived from that used for vinyl windows which has had a history of durability and structural integrity.
No. Reputable vinyl extruders include Titanium Dioxide (TiO2), which is an ultraviolet inhibitor, in their vinyl fence extrusions in order to combat the discoloring effects of the suns rays. A quality vinyl fence extrusion will include at least ten parts Tio2 per 100 parts.
Yes, the initial cost of a vinyl fence is generally more expensive than a wood fence. However, over time the cost of vinyl fence becomes less than a wood fence. Industry publications indicate that from a pricing standpoint, vinyl fence becomes break-even with wood fence after six years and if the wood is required to be painted, then vinyl fence becomes break-even much more quickly, approximately three years.
Yes. Because there are no protruding nails, screws or other fasteners and because there are no splinters or sharp edges, vinyl fence is much safer than wood fence for children and pets.
Yes. The most common color of vinyl fence is of course white, but you can also find vinyl fence in almond/tan, grey and more recently vinyl fences are being extruded in various wood like colors to emulate the look of traditional wood grain fencing but with the superior properties of a vinyl fence.
When it comes to vinyl gates, we start with good heavy-wall vinyl fence extrusions. Instead of using gate sockets, we rout out the uprights so that the rails fit snug with no gap. We square the gate and finish it with a piece of u-channel on each side. Finally, we double pop-rivet each corner of the gate to ensure that there is no deflection.
There are several requirements that must be met to make a fence pool compliant with the pool code subsection of the Florida Building Code. The code is too lengthy to go in detail here but suffice it to say that when having a fence installed around an unenclosed pool, make sure that the fence company installing the fence is knowledgeable about what is required. Of course at Superior Fence & Rail all of our salespeople and office staff are very familiar with the state and local ordinances that govern fence installation including the pool code.
No. Many people use the term wrought iron fence and aluminum fence interchangeably but the reality is that there are very few wrought iron fences being fabricated today. The primary reason is because aluminum fences do not oxidize or rust like iron fences and thus involve much less maintenance than iron fences do. Also, because of the corrosive properties of ferrous metal like iron, they tend to not have the longevity of aluminum fences making aluminum fence an even better choice for the customer that want a fence with longevity that is virtually maintenance free.
