When it comes to residential fences, vinyl is a very popular material. In many neighborhoods, it seems to have replaced wood as the material of choice, especially in tract home and master planned communities. It is a material that is suitable for fences of different sizes and styles. However, many people still prefer the look of wooden fences because they like the style of wood grains. Luckily, there are some great vinyl materials that have advanced wooden style prints that look very authentic. This article explains the perks of installing vinyl instead of wood.
Vinyl Styles Look Just Like Real Wood
Many people are absolutely convinced that wood is the most stylish option and there is no telling them otherwise. They often think that vinyl is ugly and looks like plastic. The fact of the matter is that there are many great vinyl products that look just like wood. Thanks to advancements in vinyl fencing, new products have wood styles, complete with faux textures, multi-colored prints that coordinate with the texture, and convincing sheens. That is, in the past, faux wood prints often looked good except for the fact that they had a shiny finish or lamination that kind of took away from the realism of the print. Now, with low sheen textures that are still completely waterproof, faux wood prints on vinyl look more convincing than ever.
Whether you are choosing a solid painted color, or a product that is made to look like exposed wood, you might not be able to tell that they are not real wood. Only when you look from very close up can you tell that your fence posts and rails are not real wood.
Vinyl is More Durable and Than Wood
Most homeowners prefer vinyl over wood because it is much easier to keep up. Vinyl maintenance is very simple. It is waterproof, unlike wood, and does not need any special treatment to keep it waterproof. Wood needs to be stained and sealed to prevent warping from moisture damage. Vinyl is also much easier to clean. It is not as porous as wood and does not absorb dirt stains. Dirt can be easily washed away with a hose--no scrubbing necessary. When you think about how much time and money you will save over the years if you choose vinyl over wood, the choice is simple.
These are just a couple of the reasons why people love vinyl over wood. For more information and options for fencing materials, contact a professional fence builder in your area, such as those at Absolute Fencing LLC.
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