Wood has been the fencing material of choice for generations. It is widely available and affordable. It also has lots of character, has great versatility, and is easy to work with. That said, it is susceptible to rot and weather damage and makes a good meal for termites.

Vinyl is the only fencing material that seems to offer wood’s desirable qualities while avoiding its main weaknesses. It produces attractive looking fences that hardly need any maintenance. A synthetic material, vinyl can even be made to mimic the appearance of wood.

Importantly, vinyl has great endurance and won’t discolor or warp because of moisture or excessive sun. It does not rot and won’t be damaged by termites. While wood can last up to 20 years if properly maintained, vinyl can endure with little maintenance and no signs of wear or sun damage for five times longer.

Vinyl is an incredibly durable material that, unlike wood, is virtually indestructible by pests. It is made from such a tough plastic that pests cannot chew, burrow, or scratch it. 

Being a plastic, you would probably worry that vinyl would expand and contract with temperature changes and become so brittle that it will crack and break. It will not. Modern vinyl fencing is engineered to handle the most extreme temperature changes.

Vinyl does not ignite easily and has properties that allow it to self-extinguish. Unless your whole neighborhood is dealing with a large blaze, most fire damage will mostly be cosmetic and will be easy to repair.