Most commonly asked fencing questions:

Which side of the fence do I put the posts on?
Should I put my new fence on the property line?
How do I find my property line?
What is the distance around my property?
Vinyl Fence FAQ's
How popular are vinyl building materials?
How safe are vinyl fence systems?
Aren't all vinyl fences the same?
Will vinyl be more expensive than wood?
How long has vinyl fencing been around?
How strong is vinyl fence?
How does vinyl fencing compare to wood?
How do you set the vinyl posts?

Which side of the fence do I put the posts on?

Normally they go on the inside of the fenced area. For residential fences, they should go on the inside so the neighbor and the view from the road has the nicer looking side. In some building codes and home associations, this is not optional. You must face the best looking side of a fence towards the road and your neighbor.

Should I put my new fence on the property line?

We recommend that you set your fence in approximately 6 inches from your property line, so that all of the cement is on your property. The exception here would be if both neighbors are paying for the fence together, then if agreed upon by both parties the fence line may be put on the property line.

How do I find my property line?

Most of the time your property line can be found by locating your survey markers. They are usually a piece of re bar with a yellow, orange or red plastic cap on top, they are put in when your property is surveyed. Sometimes they get buried in the ground or even removed. If you cannot find them, a surveyor may have to be hired, or you can check with your builder and your neighbors to see if they know the location of the survey pins.

What is the distance around my property?

Vinyl Fence FAQ's

How popular are vinyl building materials?

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is used in virtually every industry. Because of its low maintenance and durability, vinyl is a popular alternative for products normally constructed of wood-such as fences, gazebos, decks, siding and window frames.

How safe are vinyl fence systems?

Unlike some treated wood fencing, vinyl is an environmentally safe material with no toxins to pollute the sky or seep into the ground. Vinyl fencing has a smooth surface and there are no nails, sharp edges or splinters.

Aren't all vinyl fences the same?

No. Vinyl fence system components are available in a wide range of sizes and thickness. To reduce costs, some manufacturers decrease their wall thickness, resulting in reduced strength and ultimately yielding inferior fence systems.

Will vinyl be more expensive than wood?

A wood fence system may initially cost less than vinyl, but wood systems require maintenance. Conversely, vinyl fencing has almost zero maintenance cost, particularly compared to painted wood fences. Unlike wood, vinyl isn't subject to termite infestation, which can increase the likelihood of costly partial or full replacement of a wood fence system. Although your initial investment may be more with vinyl, the cost difference is quickly eliminated when you consider the substantial cost of maintaining a wood fence.

How long has vinyl fencing been around?

Vinyl fence has been available since 1984 ( over 18 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. (Ranch rail).

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 30 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). The flexibility is what you want.