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            What is vinyl? 

In the fence & decking industry, “vinyl” is short for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC). Vinyl has been used for over 60 years for irrigation pipe, over 40 years in vinyl siding and windows and over 30 years for fencing.

What makes vinyl a superior product for outdoor construction use? 

A quality vinyl product that is properly ultra violet (UV) ray protected and impact modified has been proven to provide a lifetime of maintenance-free use while maintaining its beautiful appearance. 

What determines if a product is “quality vinyl”?

In the vinyl fence & deck industry this is the 64 million dollar question. There are several factors that determine a vinyl product’s quality. The first and most important factor is formulation. Without the right formulation even the thickest, heaviest, prettiest product will succumb to the UV effects of the sun and will become brittle, yellow and ultimately will fail. Determining a quality formulation is similar to determining a quality medication. It is not the size of the pill that matters; it is the medicine inside the pill that counts. A quality vinyl formulation will be made of virgin vinyl resin and will not contain recycled scrap plastics or fillers. A quality vinyl will have the proper quantity of ultra violet inhibitors such as Titanium Dioxide (Ti02) to shield the product from the destructive effects of the sun, like becoming brittle and yellowing. The amount of UV inhibitor is also the key. Virtually all manufacturers boast UV protection but often do not have enough to protect their product for the long haul. A product with inadequate amounts of UV inhibitors may look and perform fine for a while but will too soon become brittle and yellow. A quality vinyl product will contain impact modifiers to make the product strong enough to withstand the beating and pounding of normal daily use.

Also, a quality vinyl will have the proper thickness. Although thickness is not as important as formulation, thickness does matter. If all aspects of formulation are equal, the thicker the better. However, thickness alone means very little in relation to quality.

Design matters too

And honestly, a quality vinyl product will have exceptional design. Some manufacturers design their products for appearance; some for strength; and some, merely for cost effectiveness. Some products utilize thinner vinyl and then add aluminum, steel, or wood stiffeners for strength. This often is a sign of an inferior product. Although the stiffener may create a stronger structure, it is usually used with thinner vinyl. The thinner vinyl cannot withstand as much impact, causing cracking in moderate to low-impact conditions.

Some products are glued or fused together in panels, requiring replacement of the entire section in the event of damage. This type of product usually requires brackets and screws to install. A high quality product will have a component design. Individual pieces routed together to minimize repair costs in the event of damage. 

Another determination of a quality design is proper span widths. The thinner the vinyl is, the shorter the allowable span distance or section width. Most manufacturers maximize the section widths in order to minimize cost. This, in and of itself, is not a bad concept. No one wants to pay more than they have to. However, most of the time the longer sections are weaker and allow sagging, especially in the hotter climate areas of the world. Some fence designs require stiffeners to achieve the longer span widths. Some better designs do not require stiffeners and or use shorter section widths. 

The highest quality products start with the best formulation, use the thickest components in a superior design and maintain the shortest section widths for optimal strength and durability.

At Future Deck & Fence we only use the highest quality vinyl. Our vinyl products have four times the tensile strength of wood and five times the flexibility of wood. We use only component products and we use shorter span widths on our fence designs. We promote our “Premium” product line, which utilizes the thickest components in the industry. And we offer a mid-grade and economy line of products with thinner materials for the economy-minded buyer. We add in excellent installation and superior service to make Future Deck & Fence the “Leader in Vinyl Fencing and Outdoor Products.”

Why vinyl?

If you have entered this website it is probably because you are tired of watching your fence, deck, pergola or other backyard feature to your home rot, rust, weather, deteriorate and detract from the beauty of your home. Maybe you are tired of watching past investments in your home dissolve away like a “crashing stock market”. Maybe your backyard fence, deck or other backyard feature no longer functions like it should. Your fence is falling down and you can no longer contain your children or your pets. Your deck has reached the point where it is no longer safe to walk on. Your pergola or gazebo is no longer safe to sit under. If you have a wood fence, deck or pergola this will be your concern sooner than later.

And, maybe you are tired of robbing from your quality time to stain that weathered fence or deck just to try and protect its value and your investment. Maybe you are tired of spending quality time and more and more of your money repainting and restaining your fence or deck, just trying to keep it looking as pretty as it did when you first installed it. Maybe you’ve been around long enough to realize that all you’re doing is throwing your hard-earned money away repainting and repairing an old, weathered, rotting, termite-infested fence or deck that sooner than later you will have to replace anyway. Often having to replace your fence or deck just so you can sell your property to someone else.

Why vinyl? Because it lasts a lifetime !!!

Buy that beautiful fence, deck, pergola, patio cover, gazebo, arbor or bench once and enjoy it forever. With vinyl you never need to paint it, stain it, treat it, or most importantly, replace it. Vinyl never rots, rusts, flakes, peels or deteriorates. Termites don’t eat it, moisture doesn’t hurt it, the sun doesn’t hurt it, and did I mention—you never replace it. 

Vinyl adds aesthetic value to your home, it adds curb appeal to your home when you sell it, it adds appraisal value to your home and it adds hours and hours of free time when you don’t have to maintain it.