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Uses of Vinyl Fence

Residential

The versatility of vinyl fencing style choices appeals to homeowners. Many styles conform to safety codes for pools, and the sheer volume of choices help homeowners find the right look to complement their home.

Homeowners can choose from rustic post and rail, charming picket, elegant ornamental or attractive privacy styles. Privacy, picket and ornamental styles can be used to enclose swimming pools or keep pets and children in, while post and rail helps keep horses contained or provides an appealing border to homes.

There's a vinyl fence to fit every need – functional to aesthetic.
 

Commercial

Because vinyl is virtually maintenance free, it is a popular fencing choice for businesses and is used in a wide variety of applications like restaurants, nursing homes, hotels, amusement parks and more.

Many businesses choose the ornamental style to enclose areas. The open picket style is popular because you can see through it, and it's durable and strong. It's a great choice for fencing in playgrounds at fast food restaurants or to enclose hotel swimming pools.

In addition, many developers are turning to vinyl post and rail or privacy styles to enhance the entrance of a neighbor-hood or to enclose an entire subdivision. Because vinyl does not rot or need to be painted, it remains attractive for years without maintenance, adding value to the neighborhood.
 

Industrial

Vinyl fencing provides an attractive, maintenance-free screen to shield unsightly waste or storage areas. In addition, vinyl can be used to enclose employee picnic areas or add architectural interest to an office building within the industrial complex.
 

Agricultural

One of vinyl fencing's first applications was in the equine industry because it prevents injury to horses and requires no traditional maintenance.

Vinyl fences are more likely to kink than splinter if a horse falls or jumps on them. Other fences may break into sharp pieces that can harm a horse.

In addition, most vinyl fences used to enclose horses are white, which can keep horses from colliding with them at night (other colors are also available), and horses are less likely to crib on vinyl fences. Plus horses are not likely to be injured if they rub on the fence, as vinyl fences are smooth, without any nails or splinters.
 
 
 

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