Vinyl Fence Installation Surrey
Throughout the years, the materials used in the fencing industry have changed as new technologies become available. In residential settings, wooden fences were the de-facto number one choice. White picket fence or vertical board privacy fences, wood dominated the market. In recent times, vinyl has become a popular building materials for all contractors and fencing is no exception. Vinyl fences have become a viable option compared to wood fencing and for good reason. We'll list out some comparative points below. Cost - When looking at the overall cost of a fence installation, there are 3 main things to look at. The material cost, installation cost, and future maintenance/repair costs. In general, vinyl tends to be costlier than some wood options from a sqft perspective. Installation is generally easier when compared to wood for building a vinyl fence. When it comes to maintenance vinyl is much easier to perform routine checkups over the years. If a vinyl fence itself gets damaged and requires a repair, this is where it can be a bit more costlier compared to a wood fence. Damages are pretty rare to see in a vinyl fence especially if it was installed properly and maintenance is not overlooked. Overall, wood fences probably get a slight edge to vinyl in terms of costs. Durability - With the amount of precipitation that we receive in BC, vinyl tends to be the more durable option when compared to wood. Vinyl fares well in harsh weather conditions and is naturally resistant to pests and any fungus growth. Regardless if you use the highest quality of wood (like cedar) and have a professional do the installation, at the end of the day wood is an organic material and will be prone to damages from the elements. This is not to say that a properly maintained and installed wood fence won't last for a long time, we're just highlighting one of the strengths that a vinyl fence has. When it comes to durability in a climate such as the pacific north west, vinyl has the edge here over wood. Maintenance - When it comes to maintenance work, vinyl is one of the easier building materials to work with. You only really need to hose down any debris or dirt build up with vinyl. Wood fences require much more thought and care into maintenance as you need different types of cleaning solution and sealing may be required every few years. Dirt may look more apparent on a vinyl fence when compared to a wood fence but ultimately it is much easier to take off and clean. Anything maintenance wise, vinyl is the hands down winner compared to wood. |
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Vinyl Fence Contractor Surrey
Vinyl has its own unique benefits over wood but many homeowners will continue to use wood due to its appearance. A lot of people prefer the natural look that wood provides and it provides a relative easy way to tie in the entire landscape. Currently vinyl has a fairly limited colour pallet to pick from while it's easier to finish and stain wood to your personal preference. Looking at the overall timeline of thigs, vinyl is still relatively new compared to other fencing materials and we expect to see continued improvements for vinyl fencing in the future. Another material that is starting to gain popularity is composite fencing which combines both vinyl pieces and woo saw dust together.
If you're not sure which material will be best for your fence project, make sure to give our fence contractors a call. Our team will go over the pros and cons of each material and what will fit best for your unique situation.
If you're not sure which material will be best for your fence project, make sure to give our fence contractors a call. Our team will go over the pros and cons of each material and what will fit best for your unique situation.