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Increasingly, vinyl is becoming a material used to create attractive fencing for residential, commercial, agricultural uses. When compared with wood and metal fencing, it still only takes up a small percent of the total market for fencing materials. However, there are maintenance costs with wood and metal that you don’t encounter with vinyl fencing.

The price for vinyl fencing is more than the most economical wood products, like pressure-treated southern pine. For instance, is has been estimated that the cost for vinyl decking was 30 to 50 percent more than a standard wood deck. When it comes to using harder and more high-end woods, like redwood, cedar, and tropical hardwood, the initial cost of these woods are closer to that of vinyl.
However, wood products exposed to the elements degrade over time. A wooden fence will need to be replaced every seven to 10 years, depending on how well you have maintained it. A vinyl fence lasts much longer, often around 20 years. Some manufacturers are so confident of their product that they offer lifetime warranties.

The initial cost of vinyl fencing will be recouped over time because vinyl lasts longer and doesn't scratch, chip, or fade the way other materials do. There will always be people who prefer the natural feel and look of a wood fence. But as lumber and labor prices rise, it seems that opting for vinyl could become a more economical choice.

When comparing railing systems, lightly welded aluminum railings are less expensive than vinyl systems. Welded commercial railings, however, cost about as much as vinyl railings. Within the vinyl products industry, the costs of using it for railings vary widely, with cheaper options and more expensive options. This is because there are so many choices involved in the color, grade, and structural strength.
There are other benefits to vinyl. Wood warps, chips and cracks, and is susceptible to insect damage while vinyl does none of these. Paint flakes off of wood so it needs to be repainted, while vinyl does not. Wood is also treated with toxic chemicals to preserve the wood, which can leech into the soil. Vinyl products are non-toxic.

Vinyl is very versatile. It is primarily used for fencing, decking, and railing. It can also be used for marine docks, trellises, arbors, and pergolas. There are many models to choose from in fencing products, in both the style of the fence and the type of post caps available.

The most popular style for vinyl fencing is the open, slatted style, but for those looking for more privacy, there are taller, plank-style vinyl fences. Like all vinyl products, these privacy fences replicate the look of a whitewashed wood fence.

Although the initial cost of vinyl products might be more, the savings in maintenance costs over a wood product make vinyl a very viable option for today’s consumer.

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