Believe it or not, vinyl material has been around since the early 1920’s, but back then, it wasn’t considered to be of much use. Today, hundreds if not thousands of important items are made with vinyl. Vinyl is a synthetic man-made material. It is a type of plastic that is made from ethylene (found in crude oil) and chlorine (found in regular salt). When these substances are mixed, they form Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) resin, that is commonly referred to as – you guessed it “vinyl”.
In the 1980’s, manufacturers began using vinyl as a fencing material because of its resistance to moisture and humidity, durability, flexibility, and low cost of production. Some early styles involved placing a vinyl cover or sleeve over a wood fence post (which in some areas is still done today). Early styles of vinyl fencing were prone to discoloration, and failure in harsh weather, however, vinyl has improved over the years and is now stronger and more versatile than ever before.
The only downside to the many improvements is that the formula to create an improved high quality vinyl material, requires a few more steps and ingredients, making the manufacturing process more expensive.
Yes, there is a difference in the quality of vinyl fence materials. At Meridian Fence, we only purchase our products from manufacturers who make the highest quality vinyl. We know that when we install a vinyl fence in Boise, it’s going to last.
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Today, vinyl fencing is the top choice for homeowners in Boise who want a fence that will last for many years, without the headaches of constant maintenance. In addition to the low maintenance feature, the other reason people in this area are interested in vinyl fencing is because of the many different styles and configurations.
Open, semi-private, and privacy fence, all have many different styles to fit homeowner needs, wants, and what best compliments the style of the home. Included in these many different styles are: Shadow, dog eared, framed with cap, scalloped, picket, split rail, two, three, or even four rail, lattice top, arched, ranch rail, are just a few popular styles.
In addition to those different vinyl fence styles, it can be purchased in several different colors to add even more eye catching curb appeal.
If you’re in need of a new or replacement fence, please give Meridian Fence a call at: 208-888-6131, or request a bid online by filling out the form to the right.