September 8th, 2021Which is better for you needs: wood or vinyl fencing?

Which is better for your needs: wood or vinyl fencing? When it comes to fences, there’s a large variety of materials that could be used in order to make a good fence. While some materials are always preferred over others, wood and vinyl are often considered the top contenders for the most popular type of fence. Some of the influencing factors between the two are appearance, lifespan, maintenance needs, updating, and overall cost. Here, we give you a glance at whether vinyl or wood is best for your fencing needs.

Appearance

While both types of fences are available in a number of different styles, wood is often viewed as the best option to provide your home with a more traditional and classic look. But as great as wood looks surrounding your yard, it may not stay that way if left unmaintained. On the other hand, a vinyl fence appears new long after installation with a very low chance that it will degrade anytime soon.

Length of Life

When it comes down to it, there’s no doubt that vinyl fences are bound to last longer. If time is dedicated to taking care of the vinyl, they can last for decades. Compared to vinyl, wood fences typically last 20 years, give or take a few years, especially if maintained properly.

Maintenance & Repairs

While Vinyl fences aren’t difficult to maintain, they do require periodic rinsing in order to preserve a clean look. Wood fences, on the other hand, require frequent tending and a variety of products such as a power washer and even specific wood-safe detergents. But what’s great about wood fences is that repairing them is fairly easy if you have the knowledge, and if not, the team at A&G Fencing can help find it for you and repair it. As for vinyl fences, they can also easily be repaired using DIY fence repair kits widely available, but if it’s anything major, you can expect our team at A&G to assist you with it.

Upgrades & Refinishing

A big problem with vinyl fencing is that once you’ve applied your desired style and paint, you cannot change it again. If you’d like to refinish a vinyl fence with a new colour or style, you’ll probably have to start over with a brand new fence. This isn’t a problem with wood fencing because you can apply a new coat of paint or stain at your discretion with the proper products and techniques.

Cost

A&G Fencing has a variety of options for both wood and vinyl fencing at various price levels, so there are certainly many possibilities for your choice of fencing. One thing to keep in mind is that vinyl fencing is more expensive up front, but it saves you a lot of maintenance costs over the years. On the other hand, wood fences are often cheap when initially bought, but require regularly spending time, money, and effort on their upkeep.

 

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While the choice between wood and vinyl fencing will always come down to a matter of personal preference, A&G Fencing provides support, advice, and expert knowledge to help you make a decision you will be confident in. As a family-owned and operated business, A&G Fencing takes great pride in offering our services and consultations for commercial, residential, and agricultural properties since 1987.

Contact us today for more information at 604-794-3181, or email us at admin@agfence.ca or here and we will reach out to you.