07/02/2018
5 facts about vinyl fencing that you NEED to know, if you have (no pun intended) been on the fence about updating your yard:
1. Vinyl is 5x stronger than wood!
- Vinyl is a great option when you want a strong fence, as its tensile strength is about five times that of wood. Tensile strength is a material’s resistance to breakage.
2. Vinyl Is Recyclable.
- If you care about the environment, then you may be leaning toward a natural wood fence or one made of a recyclable metal. However, it is important to not overlook vinyl due to environmental concerns, because this material is 100% recyclable.
Once taken to a recycling plant, vinyl can be recycled in one of two ways. It can be mechanically recycled, which means it is broken down into small pieces, melted, and then used to form another vinyl product. It can also be broken down into its original chemical components, which consist of chlorine and carbon, and these chemicals can then be re-used in a variety of ways.
3. Vinyl Emits Few VOCs.
- Of course, you don’t want to expose your family to more VOCs, or "Volatile Organic Compounds", than you have to.
Since vinyl is a synthetic material, you may expect that it will emit many VOCs that will pollute the air. However, realize that while most fence materials themselves do not emit VOCs, the treatments, stains, paints, and chemical cleaning products often needed to keep them pest-resistant, attractive, and clean can emit them.
Since VINYL is naturally pest-resistant, no special treatment is needed to give it pest-deterrent properties. Also, keeping your vinyl fence looking great does not require the use of stains and paints, since it will maintain its attractive appearance for many years without the need for these treatments.
4. Vinyl Fences Come in Many Designs and Colors.
- While vinyl picket fences are popular among homeowners, other vinyl fence designs include privacy fences, lattice fences in multiple colors. These fences can be as short or tall as you would like.
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