- Location
- Torrance, CA
Are they any good? How does it compare to wood? What about logeviety? I've never dealt with it and somebody is pushing the idea on me.
Worth it?
Worth it?
Vinyl Fence
- Thread starter GSequoia
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Rev Den
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Plainfield, IL
A few of the homes in "other" neighborhoods have them....look like crap. They are not permitted in my area. No experience with the better ones, the cheap stiff seems to bend, crack in the cold, and fade.
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RichP
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Effort, Pa
I've always felt a 10ft wide border of 8" caltrops, 10 per sq ft does an adequate job of saying 'keep out' and does not look so crass as a fence.
The vinyl fences come in grades, there is cheap stuff and good stuff. I've seen some that looks pretty nice but it's wood colored.
The vinyl fences come in grades, there is cheap stuff and good stuff. I've seen some that looks pretty nice but it's wood colored.
SteelblueSteve
NAXJA Member #1179
- Location
- Channahon,Illinois
I've heard it takes more maintenance than wood. Maintenance meaning "cleaning". If you want that nice, new, white look it needs regular power washing, where as wood fences may need staining every season or every other season depending on the stain used. I have cedar fencing, only fence allowed in my subdivision, the association actually had two homes take down their vinyl fencing due to rule violations. Pretty expensive mistake by the homeowners.
- Location
- Wasatch Range
A high quality vinyl fence will outlast a wood fence and retain its look. A good quality vinyl fence will retain it's color and durability. Lighter color are more resistant to chalking and fade, longterm. Go with a manufacturer such as Certainteed which have warranties http://www.certainteed.com/CertainTeed/Pro/Contractor/FenceDeckRail/Warranty/
to which offer investent protection.
Wood or Vinyl?
Wood looks nice when installed and treated with the proper finish. Wood will require constant maintenance to keep it looking good and prevent decomposition--remember, wood is biodegradable and will do so, given enough time. Bugs like to make homes in wood too. In Utah's climate where I live, wood fencing needs to be treated every 2-4 years, depending on the type of finish. Using a stain/sealer with a 350 Sq ft/gal coverage rate, a cedar fence is porous and as it gets dried out and weathers, will soak up more stain, so your coverage rate may be more like 200 Sq ft per gallon. 2 coats will be required for the initial staining of a fence to do the job right.
Semi-transparent sealers/stains allow the natural wood grain to show through, but offer less UV resistance to fading/weathering than a solid bodied stain/sealer. Either way, wood requires regular maintenance to prevent the aging process and keep the finish looking good.
For a cedar fence: 100 ft L x 6 ft H is 600 sq ft x 2 sides =1200 sq ft / 200 sq ft coverage rate x 2 coats =12 gal of stain x $30/gal (Sherwinn Williams Woodscapes) $360.00 + paint thinner for cleanup, masking, airless sprayer rental.........you're really close to $450.00 plus your labor, just to finish the fence right. Plan on spending this about every 4 years to keep your fence in good shape.....$2250.00 plus labor for 20 yrs of maint. at current pricing.
10 years of painting experince made me choose vinyl for my fence. I made good money staining and sealing of cedar fences, decks and siding.
Vinyl fence comes in various shapes, sizes and colors, is easy to install (relative to ones ability to walk and chew gum.....) and will outlive a wood fence. Bugs won't be temped to make vinyl fencing a meal/condo. Just like wood, vinyl fence colors can fade over time and chalking will take place eventually but an occasional power washing with soap and water (5+ years?) will keep it looking clean and fresh. Climate and weather has less effect on vinyl than wood, but both are subject to UV rays.
Hope this helps.
to which offer investent protection.
Wood or Vinyl?
Wood looks nice when installed and treated with the proper finish. Wood will require constant maintenance to keep it looking good and prevent decomposition--remember, wood is biodegradable and will do so, given enough time. Bugs like to make homes in wood too. In Utah's climate where I live, wood fencing needs to be treated every 2-4 years, depending on the type of finish. Using a stain/sealer with a 350 Sq ft/gal coverage rate, a cedar fence is porous and as it gets dried out and weathers, will soak up more stain, so your coverage rate may be more like 200 Sq ft per gallon. 2 coats will be required for the initial staining of a fence to do the job right.
Semi-transparent sealers/stains allow the natural wood grain to show through, but offer less UV resistance to fading/weathering than a solid bodied stain/sealer. Either way, wood requires regular maintenance to prevent the aging process and keep the finish looking good.
For a cedar fence: 100 ft L x 6 ft H is 600 sq ft x 2 sides =1200 sq ft / 200 sq ft coverage rate x 2 coats =12 gal of stain x $30/gal (Sherwinn Williams Woodscapes) $360.00 + paint thinner for cleanup, masking, airless sprayer rental.........you're really close to $450.00 plus your labor, just to finish the fence right. Plan on spending this about every 4 years to keep your fence in good shape.....$2250.00 plus labor for 20 yrs of maint. at current pricing.
10 years of painting experince made me choose vinyl for my fence. I made good money staining and sealing of cedar fences, decks and siding.
Vinyl fence comes in various shapes, sizes and colors, is easy to install (relative to ones ability to walk and chew gum.....) and will outlive a wood fence. Bugs won't be temped to make vinyl fencing a meal/condo. Just like wood, vinyl fence colors can fade over time and chalking will take place eventually but an occasional power washing with soap and water (5+ years?) will keep it looking clean and fresh. Climate and weather has less effect on vinyl than wood, but both are subject to UV rays.
Hope this helps.
RichP
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Effort, Pa
What is the goal of the fence anyway ? looks, landscaping, keeping neighbors out ? This one would work well, just make the outside more pointy 
Convienent to move too for mowing if need be
Convienent to move too for mowing if need be
- Location
- Wasatch Range
Good to keep the neighbors out, but G's herd of hybrid gerbils may wander too much with a fence like that.....hate to ruin their breeding with a stray bull toy poodle.......an electronic perimeter fence which little gerbil-size shock collars could work, but what of the stud poodle?
Fergie
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Flagstaff, AZ
Hybrid?XJEEPER said:
Like no hair, teeth or claws??
- Location
- Torrance, CA
The fence is for regular fence stuff. You know, dividing properties and all that...
And Jeff. Don't worry, I assure you that I keep my gerbils in a very safe place where they will not get loose and I know exactly where they are at all times.
And Jeff. Don't worry, I assure you that I keep my gerbils in a very safe place where they will not get loose and I know exactly where they are at all times.
