Why Vinyl Fence is The Best Fence Material for Winter Climates

by | Apr 22, 2021 | fencing | 0 comments

Wood fence in cold winter

It’s always winter somewhere, so even if it’s not now, for you, it will be. 

And if you’re looking at your new home and thinking it needs a new fence, let’s walk through a few reasons why you should consider vinyl vs wood fencing and the impact it has on your long-term maintenance.

  1. You Don’t Have to Paint Vinyl

I have one spot of wood on my house, the kind you have to stain and paint, and two years in, it’s in need of a recoat already. YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAINT VINYL.

Enough said? 

  1. Wood Gets Ice in It

Wood gets water in it. Water turns to ice. Ice expands. Wood cracks. While it looks pretty, wood can be incredibly hard to maintain, and let’s be honest, you have grass to mow.

  1. Vinyl Fence Is Easy to Replace  

Wood discolors fast. The stain might change colors easily. The sun fades it. Boards break, and you replace one, and it sticks out like a sore thumb. But it’s easy to replace a single slat or two if you ever need.

  1. Vinyl Has Better UV Resistance

Vinyl fence has UV protection that helps alleviate fading much longer than wood does. It’s the sun, a big burning ball of flame, so no, it isn’t completely fade proof, but it’s much more resistant than wood.