FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VINYL FENCE What does the "Lifetime Warranty" mean? If the vinyl fencing should ever discolor, peel, rot, pit, blister, warp, rust, flake, crack, corrode, or be damaged by insects it would be replaced the factory free of charge. How long has vinyl fencing been around? Vinyl fence has been available since 1984 ( over 15 years). It is the fastest growing product in the fencing industry with sustained annual growth at 30% plus. How strong is vinyl fence? It has five times the tensile strength of wood and four times the flexibility. It flexes under load making it strong enough to safely hold cattle and horses. Our manufacturers use impact modifiers to make our fence strong and forgiving for horses and riders as well as other farm animals. Can I install the vinyl fence myself? If you can use a level, a tape measure, a post hole digger and a sting line- and are willing to take the time to do the job right - you can probably do the job yourself. We have written instructions available. For the larger jobs some people like to hire a professional for the hole drilling or the entire job. How does vinyl fencing compare to wood? It is stronger, lasts much longer, safer, looks better, and costs much less over time. It can cost the same as or more than wood initially depending local wood prices, type of wood and style of fence or deck but over its life it is about one third of the cost. How do you set the vinyl posts? The posts are set in concrete in the ground from 24 to 36 inches deep and in some cases cement is put inside the posts with re-bar for exceptional strength. (This is not recommended for livestock because it makes it too strong. Can I paint vinyl fencing? Paint doesn't adhere well to the surface which is good in the case of graffiti, but bad if you like to paint things. The color of the vinyl goes all the way through so it can't be scratched or chipped off which means it will never need to be painted. Will LIFETIME VINYL FENCING discolor or become brittle over time? It is warranted by the factory for your lifetime to never do that. We use a U.V. inhibitor called titanium dioxide at a rate of 10 parts per hundred which creates a solar barrier equivalent to a sun block of 38 so the sun can't break it down. How long does it take to get the material order? Please Call For Shipping Lead Times Is the warranty still good if you're out of business? The lifetime warranty is made by the manufacturer. These are large national companies with many years in business. Although it is possible that they could go out of business, it's not likely, particularly since they are all growing at an average rate of 30% per year. Return to Top How much is shipping? Usually about 15%. For larger orders there may be additional savings available. Your LIFETIME VINYL FENCING consultant can answer your shipping questions. Contact Us. |