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What is it made of?
The base ingredient is rigid PVC
(polyvinyl chloride) modified to provide
superior impact strength and ultraviolet
(UV) resistance. The formulation is
similar to that of vinyl siding which
has a 20 year history of providing long
term durability and structural
integrity.
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Will it turn yellow?
No. Our vinyl has a 20 year warranty
that says it will not turn yellow.
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What is the warranty?
The brand of vinyl that we carry has a
manufacturers warranty on the product
itself, not installation or labor, for
20 years on a non-prorated basis. The
warranty covers the color of the product
as well as any peeling or cracking of
the product.
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Will it break in cold/hot weather?
As with most plastics, vinyl will become
less flexible in colder weather
conditions. However, unless subjected to
unusual impact, it will not break. It is
normal for materials to expand and
contract during temperature changes. Our
product has been engineered to
accommodate normal temperature swings
and changing climatic
conditions.
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Why don’t they make dark colors?
Titanium dioxide is the main ultraviolet
inhibitor. It is a white pigment.
Therefore, it is difficult to obtain a
dark color while having this significant
amount of white pigment. Dark colors
also absorb heat. There is no current
technology that dissipates this heat
buildup.
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Will it burn?
PVC has a high flash point of 900 F and
does not readily ignite.
It is therefore categorized as being
self-extinguishing.
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Does it chalk?
Light chalking is a normal occurrence of
any pigmented surface. Washed away by
rainfall and normal changes in weather,
this process helps to keep you fence
looking like new.
In effect, it could be described as
virtually “self cleaning”.
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Can my kids climb on it? Will it hold
my animals? Will my horse chew on it?
Will my weed eater scratch or hurt it?
Vinyl products have smooth surfaces with
no nails, sharp edges or chance for
splinters. You, your children, pets and
animals are all safer. Vinyl has a tough
surface, retains virtually no moisture
and has no taste – therefore horses will
not “crib” or chew on it. In addition,
experience shows that vinyl fencing
holds up to routine
property maintenance, including the use
of most types of weed eaters.
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How do I clean it?
Use of a non-abrasive liquid cleaning
agent is normally sufficient. However
for more stubborn stains, a product
similar to ‘Soft Scrub’ may be helpful.
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Can I paint it?
There should be no reason to paint
vinyl. If you decide to, an epoxy-based
paints needs to be used in order to
adhere to the smooth vinyl surfaces. As
with any painted product, it would have
to be repainted in time. Painting would
void the warranty.
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Can I add a hot wire attachment?
Yes.
Why is it more expensive that wood?
Very simply, it’s not! Although your
investment is more initially, this is
where your expense ends. The cost
difference is quickly eliminated once
the substantial cost of continuous
maintenance of a wood fence is
considered. Vinyl fencing is the
economical way to go, confidently saving
you time and money with a fence backed
by a 20 year warranty.
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How do I get a quote on a specific
vinyl fence project?
If you have a special project you want
fabricated in vinyl, please a fax simple
diagrams and specs along with your name,
return fax, physical address and phone
numbers.
Contact
us and we will get a quote and completion time
back to you the same day.
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