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   Guest_ | Mar 17, 2000 02:38am | #1

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   I installed a 2 rail vinyl fence for my mother.
   Installation was fairly easy. It looks nice, but initially looked "too perfect" and shiny.
   The biggest concern I have is availablilty of replacement parts. We had a heavy snow with a lot of tree damage that creamed the fence.
   I was able to get replacement parts, so would only buy from a company that has been around for some time and choose a style that has been in production with a good sales history.

   Bob

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   Guest_ | Mar 17, 2000 03:54am | #2

   *Why use a vinyl fence to keep a dog in. I would highly recommend the use of a "invisible fence" to keep a pet in.From your initial post you seem to indicate a rail/picket fence and any dog will go under/over/through one.For vinyl you are only as good as the supplier and in turn the vinyl compounder, so take Geon (BFGoodrich) and the typical compounds they are supplying are structured for a 7-10 year (50% physical properties) span based on UV exposure. That being said most extruders do not use true virgin compound and incorporate regrind back into the process and further reduce the UV resistance, albeit slightly. If the appeal of low maintainence is the only factor, rethink the process. The fence that may compare to a good cedar/redwood would be one made out of a fiberglass pultrusion and worth the money and effort. I may have thumped hard on vinyl, but its not all it's cracked up to be and IMHO it is the cheesier of fence types available to you.

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   Joseph_Harning | Mar 17, 2000 04:00am | #3

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   My wife has got me talked into fencing in our yard for the dogs sake. I'm considering vynl, and would like some feedback on any particular brands to either stay away from or consider. Any advice would be appreciated