Difference Between Vinyl and Wooden Fences – Install the Best For Your Home!

Once upon a time, wood was the preferred and only building material available to homeowners and businesses alike. It was used to build houses, fences, stables, furniture, and cooking apparatuses.

Then technology in fence building advanced—PVC and vinyl materials began to make rounds in the local market, preferable due to the easy availability and close likeness to wood.  

Wood is still the preferred building material for homeowners in Georgia, especially when it comes to fence building and installation. However vinyl fences are giving wooden ones a run for their money.  

Vinyl fences offer many benefits to homeowners considering installing a privacy fence around their property. However, choose the best for your home by considering the major differences and advantages of both building materials!  

Comparing Aesthetics

It’s a fact that no other building material looks as regal as real wood. Many homeowners prefer the look and aesthetics real wood provides to furniture and fences.

Moreover, real wood offers a lot of character, whatever the style and design.

A lot of damage is done to wooden fences overtime, if installed in an area that sees changing seasons and temperature fluctuations. Real wood may become discolored, decayed, rotten, and even get eaten by termites.

Are you looking for a fence building material that scores major points in aesthetics? Vinyl is a good choice, considering this building material remains beautiful, even after a long time.

Vinyl fences are treated before installation, ensuring the fence’s paint doesn’t chip off or is damaged by weathering, fading and even termites. 

Comparing Basic Maintenance

Vinyl fencing wins hand-down in the battle of basic maintenance. It’s probably a good idea to hose the thing down from time to time especially if you live in a rural area.

This will help remove dirt and grime, but don’t worry, over accumulation of such debris won’t cause fence degradation!

Wood fences, while aesthetically pleasing and somewhat durable, do require a lot of work when it comes to maintenance. It will not only have to be cleaned properly but also treated and stained every year for the first three years after installation.

Plus wood is prone to rotting if left to moisture so you will have to make sure to clean the fence on a sunny day.

Still cannot decide which fence to choose and install in your backyard? Why not call Same Day Fence Company and request a free quote today!