Vinyl Fencing

Which is Better, Wood, Metal or Vinyl Fencing in Coastal Climates? The biggest problem facing backyard fences in coastal climates is the coastal climate. Many homeowners ask us how vinyl compares to more traditional backyard fences, hoping to extend the life of their new fence beyond that of the fence they are replacing. We are happy to tell them that...

The latest marketing trick in vinyl fencing to sell fence is to tout how thick ones fence is compared to another. I am frequently asked how thick is your vinyl fence, as if it is the ultimate deciding factor of which Fence Company a person will purchase their fence from.  I have recently found more and more companies making claims...

The fence industry has come up with great long term solutions for fencing in climates where the weather is hard on outdoor products, such as southern California, where the coastal weather is highly corrosive and fences seem to not last long. I think [...]

If you are contemplating the purchase of a fence you might ask: What kind of fence should I buy? Before you can answer that I suppose there are a few other questions to ask first.  For example one might ask, what is the purpose of this fence, why do I want to install it? There are many reasons for a...

Vinyl fencing has quickly become one of the preferred fencing choices amongst builders and homeowners for its durability and clean look.  It has the ability to look great for extended periods of time with little maintenance.  Maintenance generally includes simply washing the fence like you would your car. However, vinyl does have its limitations; it is not available in every...

There are many options available when choosing a vinyl privacy fence and it can become somewhat confusing.  Here are some basic questions and scenarios one might come across when purchasing vinyl privacy fencing. 1.)    Customer says: "I have narrowed it down to two different companies but one has a bigger rail then the other what should I do?" 2.)    How...

Being in the vinyl fence industry, I tend to notice the vinyl projects around town, especially here in Arizona.  I often comment on the look and feel of each project (much to the dismay of my wife!), especially critiquing those projects that we here at Buy Direct did not supply!  That being said, I had the opportunity a couple of...

I recently read an article about vinyl fencing. It started off by saying something amazingly profound like, "Vinyl fences are some of the best looking, longest lasting, and most durable fences available. With an impressive resume like that, you can see why vinyl fences are quickly becoming a favorite fencing material for homeowners." If you're not asleep yet, you should...