Metropolitan Fence - Wholesale Vinyl Fence Sales

Vinyl Fencing FAQ

What is Vinyl Fence made of?
What are vinyl fence's specifications?
Is it recycled plastic?
Will it turn yellow?

Will it break in cold or hot weather?
Will it burn?
Does it chalk?
How strong is it?
How do I know it will last 20 years?

Will it hold my animals?
Can my kids climb on it?
Will my horse chew on it?
Will a weed eater scratch or hurt it?
How do I clean it?
Can I paint it?
Can I install it myself?
Can I add a hot wire attachment?

What is the warranty, and what does it cover?
Why is it more expensive than wood?

WHAT IS VINYL FENCE MADE OF?
The base ingredient is rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) modified to provide superior impact strength and ultraviolet (UV) resistance. The formulation is similar to that of vinyl siding which has a 20-year history of providing long-term durability and structural integrity.

WHAT ARE VINYL FENCE'S SPECIFICATIONS?
We recommend you click on the below links to get the latest data on specifications from the manufacturer. Otherwise, you can call us to get your exact questions answered.

Part I - General Specs

Part II - Products

Part III - Execution

IS IT RECYCLED PLASTIC?
Technically, "recycled" refers to post-consumer or post-industrial materials coming from the waste stream. PVC can and is being recycled. Metropolitan Fence does not use the waste stream as a source. However, we do reprocess our own PVC where it meets our rigid specifications. The use of this reprocessed material keeps it out of the waste stream, positively effecting our environment.

WILL IT TURN YELLOW?
No. Vinyl fence contain 10 parts titanium dioxide (TI02), which prevents ultraviolet degradation. All Metropolitan Fence products are warranted for the lifetime of the original consumer purchaser.

WILL IT BREAK IN COLD/HOT WEATHER?
As with most plastics, vinyl will become less flexible in colder weather conditions. However, unless subjected to unusual impact, it will not break. It is normal for materials to expand and contract during temperature changes. Our product has been engineered to accommodate normal temperature swings and changing climatic conditions.

WILL IT BURN?
PVC has a high flash point of 900 degrees F and does not readily ignite. It is therefore categorized as being "self-extinguishing".

DOES IT CHALK?
Light chalking is a normal occurrence of any pigmented surface. Washed away by rainfall and normal changes in weather, this process helps to keep your fence looking like new. In effect, it could be described as virtually "self cleaning".

HOW STRONG IS IT?
It has five times the tensile strength of wood and four times the flexibility. It flexes under load making it strong enough to safely hold cattle and horses. Our manufacturers use impact modifiers to make our fence strong and forgiving for horses and riders as well as other farm animals.

HOW DO I KNOW IT WILL LAST OVER 20 YEARS?
The factory process is similar to that which has been used to produce vinyl siding for nearly 20 years. In addition, there are accelerated weathering tests, which have produced excellent results.

WILL IT HOLD MY ANIMALS? CAN MY KIDS CLIMB ON IT?
WILL MY HORSE CHEW ON IT?
WILL A WEED EATER SCRATCH OR HURT IT?
Vinyl fence products have smooth surfaces with no nails, sharp edges or chance for splinters. You, your children, pets and animals are all safer. Vinyl has a tough surface, retains virtually no moisture and has no taste - therefore horses will not "crib" or chew on a vinyl fence. In addition, our experience shows that vinyl fencing holds up to routine property maintenance, including the use of most types of weed eaters.

HOW DO I CLEAN IT?
Use of a non-abrasive liquid cleaning agent is normally sufficient. However, for more stubborn stains, a product similar to Soft Scrub may be helpful.

CAN I PAINT IT?
There should be no reason to paint your vinyl fence. If you decide to paint it, an epoxy-based paint needs to be used in order to adhere to the smooth vinyl surfaces. As with any painted product, it would have to be repainted in time. Any painting of your vinyl fence voids Metropolitan Fence's lifetime warranty.

CAN I INSTALL IT MYSELF?

If you can use a level, a tape measure, a post hole digger and a sting line- and are willing to take the time to do the job right- you can probably do the job yourself. We have written instructions available. For the larger jobs some people like to hire a professional for the hole drilling or the entire job.

Here is documentation to give you a rough idea on installing certain fences:

Picket Fence Installation Instructions (.pdf format)

Privacy Fence Installation Instructions (.pdf format)

Privacy Fence with Lattice Top Installation Instructions (.pdf format)

Gate Installation Instructions (.pdf format)

Ranch and Ranch Gate Installation Instructions (.pdf format)

CAN I ADD A HOT WIRE ATTACHMENT?
Yes you can. The entire vinyl post is an insulator which means you won't need any special hardware. All you have to do is drill a hole in the posts and string the wire through. You should probably use a wire that is resistant to rust and corrosion.

WHAT IS THE WARRANTY AND WHAT DOES IT COVER?
Metropolitan Fence warrants the vinyl fence if it should ever discolor, peel, rot, pit, blister, warp, rust, flake, crack, corrode, or be damaged by insects it would be replaced by the factory free of charge..

IS THE WARRANTY STILL GOOD AFTER YOU GO OUT OF BUSINESS?
The lifetime warranty is made by the manufacturer. These are large national companies with many years in business. Although it is possible that they could go out of business, it's not likely, particularly since they are all growing at an average rate of 30% per year.

WHY IS IT MORE EXPENSIVE THAN WOOD?
Very simply, it's not! Although your investment is more initially, this is where your expense ends. The cost difference is quickly eliminated once the substantial cost of continuous maintenance of a wood or metal fence is considered. Metropolitan Fence fencing is the economical way to go, confidently saving you time and money with a fence backed by a lifetime warranty (see Cost Comparison chart below).

Cost Comparison
Cost includes price of fence averaged over 20 years plus maintenance and repair costs. Cost is expressed as a percentage.

Conclusion
Your cost over 20 years is constant because there are no maintenance and repair bills. Wood or metal fences are less expensive in the first few years, but increase and become more costly than your maintenance-free vinyl fence

WHY VINYL?

Maintenance, repair and replacement of fencing can be a major (and on-going) expense for individual homeowners and large projects like Common Interest Developments, Homeowners Associations and Commercial Developments. In the last 15 years vinyl has become an increasingly popular long-term solution to these problems.

Never Needs Painting

Since vinyl is U. V. protected it never needs to be painted. The color goes all the way through the material so scratches or gouges are almost invisible. The posts are made of 100% virgin vinyl and will never rot, shrink, decompose or rust like a wood or iron fence post. Although wood or iron may initially cost less than vinyl, that advantage is soon lost because of painting, repair, maintenance and replacement.

Eliminates Budget Item

Because most vinyl fence manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty, after installation there is little to be done except maybe rinse it off once in a while (usually Mother Nature takes care of this!) Many associations are now able to remove fence as a line item on their reserve account because of the warranty.

Graffiti Resistant

Graffiti is easily removed with acetone or lacquer thinner without harming the fence. Colors currently available are White, Tan and Gray. Dark colors are not available since they absorb the rays of the sun and would eventually damage the material. Unlike inexpensive plastic patio furniture, vinyl fencing is U. V. protected by 10 parts of titanium dioxide per hundred which is equivalent to a sun block rating of 38.

Time-Tested Performance

Vinyl fencing has been field tested for 15 years and laboratory tested to 50 years. Because of this most manufacturers are able to offer lifetime warranties. Vinyl fencing materials are very strong and resilient. In fact, vinyl has five times the tensile strength of wood and four times the flexibility.

Ranchers and homeowners across the country have been converting to vinyl for 15 years now because of the strength, safety, longevity and low maintenance.

Vinyl Fencing Popularity Soars

Only in the last ten years have residential styles been available and in that period of time it has become the fastest growing segment in the fencing industry nationwide.

Thousands of homeowners and businesses are choosing vinyl over more traditional materials for several reasons:

Vinyl has five-times the tensile strength of wood and four-times the flexibility.
Unlike wood that exposes your family to hazardous chemical treatments, vinyl fence and deck products are created in controlled factory environments using stringent safety standards. Vinyl is nontoxic and 100% recyclable.