San Francisco Vinyl Fences

Of the fencing materials on the market today, vinyl is a relative newcomer. Materials like wood and iron fencing have been around for centuries, and are still popular today, but neither of these can match certain aspects of a vinyl fence. San Francisco residents who are looking to install a new fence on their property, but don't want a lot of hassle in the future due to maintenance issues will find everything they are looking for in a vinyl fence.

Benefits of San Francisco Vinyl Fencing
With the large amounts of moisture in the air in and around San Francisco, vinyl fencing is an obvious choice. It won't rot, crack, or swell and contract due to moisture like a wood fence, and you'll never need to repaint it. Unlike wrought iron, San Francisco vinyl fences will never rust. When you install a vinyl fence, chances are it will be the last fence you'll ever need; they are extremely durable and can handle the elements better than any other fencing material on the market.

Aluminum fences are almost as low-maintenance as vinyl fences, and have many of the same benefits. However, if you need a fence to provide privacy, aluminum falls short. Aluminum fencing is great for marking property lines and keeping pets and small children in the yard and out of harm's way, but the vast majority provide no visual barrier whatsoever. In San Francisco, vinyl fences are the best choice for anyone looking to block the prying eyes of nosy neighbors and passersby, but who doesn't want the high amount of upkeep you get with wooden fences.

Drawbacks of Vinyl Fences in San Francisco
Most of the drawbacks that are associated with vinyl fencing stem from the downfalls of early models. In the past, vinyl fences have had problems with fading, strength, and appearance that are generally not a factor with modern vinyl products. Though a small amount of fading will occur over years of exposure to direct sunlight, the problem has been all but eliminated in newer, high-quality vinyl fences. San Francisco residents who remember vinyl fencing looking "cheap" or "fake" should take a look at modern vinyl products, which bear a striking resemblance to real wood, even upon close inspection. Though in very cold weather there have been cases of an increase in brittleness of vinyl fencing, San Francisco's mild climate will pose no threat (this problem, also, is more common in older vinyl products than it is in newer fences).

San Francisco Vinyl Fence Prices
With all the good characteristics of vinyl fences, there has to be a catch, right? For some homeowners, that catch is the price tag. More expensive than any other common fencing material aside from wrought iron, vinyl fencing is a bit too pricey for some tastes (copper or bronze fences blow the price of vinyl and wrought iron out of the water, but are extremely rare).

ServiceMagic keeps detailed records of every job we process nationwide. According to our figures, the national average cost is about $4,000 to install a vinyl fence. San Francisco residents should consider, however, that a vinyl fence is likely to last far longer and require less maintenance than many other less expensive fencing materials; in the long run, the difference in cost may easily be recovered by the infrequency of maintenance and replacement.