While wood may be the most traditional option when it comes to privacy fencing, vinyl privacy fencing systems are becoming more and more popular. This is because vinyl privacy fences have several impressive benefits to offer when compared to traditional wood fences. You can learn more about some of these benefits below so that you can decide for yourself whether or not the installation of a vinyl privacy fence is the right choice for you.

Benefit #1: More Affordable 

Cost is an important factor for many homeowners to consider when choosing a fencing material. That is one of the primary reasons that more and more homeowners are choosing to install vinyl privacy fencing systems rather than a traditional wood privacy fence. While vinyl privacy fencing is still more expensive than some other forms of residential fencing, such as chain link fencing, vinyl privacy panels can be purchased and installed for considerably less than their wood counterparts. 

Benefit #2: Easier To Maintain

A wood privacy fence will require a significant amount of maintenance over the years. In order to keep a wood fence looking great, you will need to sand the surface of the fence and apply a new coat of either wood stain or paint at least every few years. This type of maintenance can be very time-consuming and expensive. Without proper maintenance, the life of a wood privacy fence will be greatly shortened. The good news is that vinyl privacy fences do not require this type of intense maintenance. In fact, vinyl privacy fences require virtually no maintenance at all. Just washing a vinyl fence with a garden hose will keep it clean. Furthermore, this very basic maintenance is purely cosmetic, and a failure to wash off your vinyl fencing panels in a timely fashion will have no impact on the longevity or functionality of your fence. 

Benefit #3: More Resistant To Damage

Wood is a natural, porous material. As a result, wood is susceptible to many types of damage such as rotting, warping, splintering, and pest infestation. In addition to requiring more maintenance in order to try and prevent these types of damage, you may also find that this leads to the need for more frequent fencing repairs. Since vinyl fencing panels are resistant to all of the types of damage described above, you will never need to worry about dealing with the need for repairs that these types of damage can cause. 

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