*This plastic-based material made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is generally low-maintenance and won’t crack or splinter like wood can. Buyers tend to like that it doesn’t rot, have problems with insects, or ever need refinishing. Plus, it comes in several colors and styles, from short picket fences to tall privacy fences. It can even be textured for a wood-like appearance.
*Vinyl fences are typically very easy to maintain. They don’t ever require painting or staining, their surface doesn’t scratch easily, and they’re easy to clean. Vinyl is nonporous, so if your fence ever gets dirty you can just spray it with a hose to clean the surface. It’s also a great product if you have pets or kids, as you won’t have to worry about splinters like you do with a wood fence.
*It is doable to install a vinyl fence yourself; it generally takes an intermediate skill level. Vinyl fencing typically comes in a kit of interlocking pieces. Short picket fences are easier to install than tall privacy fences. For the picket fences you usually just have to pound anchor pipes into the ground with a sledgehammer, add the fence posts over the pipes, and then fit together the rails and pickets. But for a taller installation, you often need a special post-hole digger and quick-set cement to hold the posts in place. That job is often best left to the professional (626)208-9908.
Because you’ll be digging into the soil, this is not a project to do when the ground is rock hard. In general, the project should last one to two days, depending on the area you’re fencing. Some of the biggest challenges of putting up a fence are working around utility lines and other existing structures, including trees. That’s why it’s important to map out the exact line your fence will take before you begin
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