Vinyl fence installation Richmond Hill, ON
One of the major decisions customers have to make when requesting fence installation services is to choose between wood and vinyl fencing (sometimes referred to by PVC fencing). Both classes of materials have unique characteristics that give the enclosure benefits and disadvantages.
So why do some home and business owners choose vinyl over wood? Probably at the top of the list is durability, with easy maintenance a close second. Certain species of wood can rival vinyl in lifespan, but there is no doubt that PVC can last decades while still having the potential to look somewhat new. Keep in mind that although vinyl fares really well against extreme weather and temperatures typically found in Canada, the planks are usually tightly spaced, which can pose a potential issue in consistently high winds as wind has a hard time passing through the planks However, because of the tight spacing between PVC planks, it is a no-brainer for privacy fencing options. When it comes to maintenance, vinyl is the clear winner. You can use soapy water, rags, soft brushes, you name it, the fence will look almost as good as new. You can even pressure wash if desired and you don’t have to worry about damaged boards if the setting is set high, although that amount of pressure is rarely needed anyway. |
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Some other factors you don’t have to contend with with vinyl planks is the propensity to warp due to seasonal expansions and contractions that you would see with wood. So while wood fencing offers a natural beauty, that beauty will fade very quickly when you’re dealing with warped, damaged, rotted or very dirty boards, events that are easily avoided with vinyl or PVC.
Vinyl fences typically come in neutral colours like white or beige, but in certain cases can be customized with vibrant hues. One of the drawbacks is that most vinyl enclosures are clearly made from PVC, so if you’re installing one in a neighbourhood full of wood fencing, it will be more conspicuous, which, depending on who you ask, may be a good or bad thing.
When it comes to repairs and replacements, vinyl planks, even if it’s a small chip you want repaired, typically need the entire plank replaced, which would require a professional, so although the need to repair vinyl fences is very few and far between, when it is needed, this needs to be factored into the ongoing cost for owning a vinyl fence. Now, the repairs for wood fencing may potentially be less costly, but you’re likely looking at a more frequent repair schedule.
Vinyl or PVC fencing is a wonderful choice for most areas where you would typically find wood, and offer many benefits like: a very long lifespan, low maintenance, great privacy, and other great features. If you're looking for similar superior features but want an environmentally conscious choice, consider composite fencing, which uses 90-98% recycled materials. Richmond Hill Fence is confident you’ll be pleased with our vinyl fence installation and we back that up with a guarantee so you won’t have to worry. Contact us today for a free estimate and we hope to work with you soon.
Vinyl fences typically come in neutral colours like white or beige, but in certain cases can be customized with vibrant hues. One of the drawbacks is that most vinyl enclosures are clearly made from PVC, so if you’re installing one in a neighbourhood full of wood fencing, it will be more conspicuous, which, depending on who you ask, may be a good or bad thing.
When it comes to repairs and replacements, vinyl planks, even if it’s a small chip you want repaired, typically need the entire plank replaced, which would require a professional, so although the need to repair vinyl fences is very few and far between, when it is needed, this needs to be factored into the ongoing cost for owning a vinyl fence. Now, the repairs for wood fencing may potentially be less costly, but you’re likely looking at a more frequent repair schedule.
Vinyl or PVC fencing is a wonderful choice for most areas where you would typically find wood, and offer many benefits like: a very long lifespan, low maintenance, great privacy, and other great features. If you're looking for similar superior features but want an environmentally conscious choice, consider composite fencing, which uses 90-98% recycled materials. Richmond Hill Fence is confident you’ll be pleased with our vinyl fence installation and we back that up with a guarantee so you won’t have to worry. Contact us today for a free estimate and we hope to work with you soon.
