Vinyl Fence Installation Coquitlam
There's been a shift in the fencing industry over the past few decades. Wooden white picket fences used to be the gold standard with a vertical privacy fence in the back. While wood is still the dominant material for fences, vinyl has become a popular building material and the fencing industry is no exception. Vinyl fences have started to take up some market share and for good reason. Follow us below to compare between vinyl and wood fences. Cost - When you're taking on a fence installation project, there a couple things you need to look at to determine the cost. The cost of the material itself, the cost of installing a fence, and any future maintenance and potential repair costs. Vinyl can be more costly than some wood options on a linear feet basis but installation is usually easier than wood. Vinyl is much less prone to damage and won't require the repairs that wood may have to undergo. If a repair is required for vinyl, it is usually caused from major damage and the repair cost is usually higher than wood. All things considered, overall cost is usually a slight edge towards wood give that both fences are installed by a professional contractor. Durability - When it comes to the useful life and durability of your fence, vinyl is definitely the better option. Given the amount of precipitation we receive in Vancouver, and the brief periods we have freezing temperatures, vinyl can actually be a great material to choose from. Vinyl fares well in harsh weather conditions and rain doesn't impact it like it does for wood. While high quality cedar is a very durable material, at the end of the day it is organic and still susceptible to the elements. And this is not us saying that a properly installed and maintained wood fence won't last you for decades, we are just highlighting one of the major strengths that vinyl has. When it comes to durability, vinyl takes the point here. Maintenance - A great feature of vinyl is that there is very little maintenance required. Cleaning vinyl involves a hose and maybe a bit of cleaning solution to remove any dirt or debris build up. Wood fences require much more diligence with cleaning and sealing and is important to keep on top of. Dirt can be a bit more apparent on a vinyl fence but when it comes to actual maintenance work, vinyl is the hands down winner between the two. |
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Vinyl Fence Contractor Coquitlam
There are definitely some pros for vinyl compared to wood but many homeowners continue to use wood which mostly comes down to the appearance. A lot of our customers like the timeless look that wood fences have and they are easy to incorporate into the rest of the landscape. While vinyl has been around for a bit, it is still relatively newer in terms of a fencing material. Vinyl still has some limited options while wood has staining and finishing options for your preferences. New options for vinyl are coming out every year as more innovation is done in the industry. There is even hybrid fencing composing of vinyl and wood sawdust that could become a more popular choice in the future as well.
If you aren't sure which fence material to choose from, give our fence contractors a call and we can go over the pros and cons of each type of material. Reach out for your free consultation on your next project.
If you aren't sure which fence material to choose from, give our fence contractors a call and we can go over the pros and cons of each type of material. Reach out for your free consultation on your next project.