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Vinyl Fencing (PVC)

Vinyl Fencing is available in the same styles as wood fencing.

As you drive around Northern Virginia you're bound to see a huge variety and styles of fencing. One of the more popular fence types you will see are vinyl fences. One of the greatest benefits of a vinyl fence is that they are easy to maintain. The material that vinyl is fencing is made from is know as PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Because of its low maintenance, PVC fencing is an increasing popular choice for property owners. One of the biggest benefits of a vinyl fence provides is that vinyl fencing is protected from sunlight it never needs to be painted. Another benefit is that the color goes all the way through the material so scratches or marks are almost invisible. The posts that are utilized in vinyl fence construction are made of 100% vinyl and will never rot, shrink, decompose or rust like a wood or iron fence post. A major consideration when trying to decide what type of fencing to install is the cost. Wood fence or iron fencing may initially cost less than, that advantage is soon lost because of painting, repair maintenance and replacement. Because most vinyl fence maker offer a lifetime warranty, after installation there is little to be done except hose it off once in a while. Many businesses are now able to remove fence as a line item on their reserve account because of the warranty. Vinyl has five-times the tensile strength of wood and four-times the flexibility. Unlike wood that exposes your family to hazardous chemical treatments, vinyl fence and deck products are created in controlled factory environments using stringent safety standards. Vinyl is nontoxic and 100% recyclable.

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