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If you are considering fencing options for your home or property, you’ve probably heard great things about DIY vinyl fences. Vinyl fences are becoming more and more popular as the go-to option for home and property fencing. There are many reasons that you might choose DIY vinyl fences for your home, but first, we’re going to go into why vinyl fencing is superior to wooden fencing. You could build yourself a wooden fence, but we’re here to tell you exactly why you should go with vinyl instead.
Benefits Of Vinyl Fencing and DIY
Vinyl fencing is becoming extremely popular as savvy homeowners seek a cost-effective way to border their yard that is both functional and good-looking. Vinyl fencing fits this bill perfectly. There are dozens of benefits to owning a vinyl fence and there are also many reasons why you may choose to have a vinyl fence.
For starters, vinyl fencing is going to be much more durable than wooden fencing or other types of fencing. Vinyl fencing is suitable for all types of weather and you don’t have to weather treat it every year for it to maintain its good look. It can stand up to a lot of types of abuse and is going to keep its shape, integrity, and color much better than some other types of fencing.
Vinyl fencing also looks better than other types of fences. Think about it. Your alternatives for fencing are wood and chain-link. Wooden fences can look beautiful to start with, but as the years go on they are going to become broken down and will require a lot of maintenance if you want them to remain. Chain-link fences are effective, but quite ugly. You don’t want to look at a chain-link fence when you look out into your beautiful yard and you also don’t want to see a broken down wooden fence. Vinyl fencing is a clear option when it comes to appearances.
You’re also going to see much more versatility when it comes to vinyl fencing. You can get DIY vinyl fencing in many different designs, colors, and textures to suit your exact specifications and desires to match your home’s color or yard décor. If you want a fence that you can customize, DIY vinyl fences are the way to go.
If you are looking for a DIY fence, vinyl is going to be the easiest material to work with. It is lighter than wood or metal so it will be easier to transport, carry, and customize. It’s also a much easier material to work with if you are wanting to cut it or make alterations. Wood and metal are heavy and a much bigger hassle to customize to the point that you want them. DIY vinyl fences are the easiest to work with if you are working on your fence without the help of a contractor.
From a maintenance standpoint, DIY vinyl fences are also easier to tend to than all other types of fences. If the fence is broken or breached, it can take hours to repair a wooden or metal fence. You may even have to call a contractor or professional to fix your fence. However, if you need to make a small repair to a vinyl fence, you can usually do this with no problems. The material is light and easy to work with. If you put the fence up yourself, you should be able to make all necessary repairs as well. This is yet another reason why people love working with DIY vinyl fences.
And finally, if you get a DIY fence you won’t have to just trust that a contractor is charging you a fair amount. You can pay for the materials you need and use your own labor to put up the fence. If you are on a budget, this is a great way to save some money and still get a fence that looks great and lasts for decades. DIY vinyl fences take the guesswork out of buying fencing, as well. You know what you’re going to spend right away and you don’t have to wait for the bill from the contractor.
Styles of DIY Fences
One of the great things about DIY vinyl fences is that you have a lot of control over your fencing and what it looks like. There are several different styles of DIY vinyl fences that you can choose. You can choose different options based on appearance, functionality, or anything else that you want. With wood or metal fencing, this would be a long process and since the material is hard to work with, you may not even be able to do it by yourself. But with vinyl fencing, this type of DIY customization is made possible. You simply order the parts for the style of fencing that you want, wait for them to come in, and you install the fencing. Let’s go through the different styles of fencing that are available to you when you consider DIY vinyl fences for your yard or property.
Privacy Vinyl Fences
The first and most popular of the vinyl fences are privacy fences. Privacy fences are a simple, effective design. They typically feature high walls that are not permeable. You cannot see through them at any point. They are great for exactly what their name implies—privacy. They can keep your pets and children contained and your annoying neighbors out. They’re also great if you’re near a busy road and don’t want to hear/see the hustle and bustle of the traffic nearby.
Lattice Top Vinyl Fences
The lattice top is a popular design that is similar to privacy fences, but they feature a see-through topping of usually a foot. It is laced with a lattice pattern and allows you to see through to the other side a little better. These fences serve all the same functions as a regular privacy fence but they allow for more visibility and some people prefer the look and design.
Ranch Rail Vinyl Fences
Ranch rail is a classic, highly desirable design. It’s used most commonly in the country but would look great in almost any setting. Used mostly for appearance, the ranch rail design is short and features horizontal boards usually grouped in 3. You can see through it easily and it wouldn’t be very effective in containing children or pets, but it looks great. This is probably one of the easier designs to do yourself.
Picket Top Vinyl Fences
The picket top fence is very similar to the lattice top. It is similar to the privacy fence as well, except it features a decorative top. Instead of the lattice, it is vertical posts that resemble the classic look of a picket fence. This design crosses the effectiveness of a privacy fence with the classic look and decorative qualities of a picket fence.
Open Picket Vinyl Fences
This is a classic look. The open picket fence features vertical planks that overshoot the top horizontal plank by a few inches. It’s a classic look that won’t ever go out of style. Does great to form a loose boundary around your home. It can keep children and pets inside while still being able to enjoy the views. Passersby are sure to marvel at your great looking DIY vinyl picket fence. Guests will be amazed that you did it yourself!
Scalloped Picket Vinyl Fences
The scalloped variation of a standard picket fence uses vertical planks of varying lengths to make the top border form a curve. This is where it gets its name because the shape resembles a scallop shell. This has all the functionality of a picket fence, it’s just a different design.
Closed Picket Vinyl Fences
The last of the picket fence variations, these planks do not surpass the height of the horizontal top border at all. They stop at the top for a clean, simple look. Again, this fence serves all the same functions as a traditional picket fence but just has a different spin on the design.
DIY Vinyl Fences Maintenance
If you choose to go with a DIY vinyl fence, congratulations! You made a great choice. There are just a couple of things that you should know about your fence so that it stays looking great for a long time. You can wash it down each year with a hose. If there is dirt and grime that stays on it after the rinse, you can easily take a rag and soap to it and that should fix your problem. You should never lean or let children lean on the swinging gate to your fence. That’s just asking for a broken hinge. And finally, when you are doing lawn work, avoid making direct contact with the vinyl fence while using a weed-whacker or other lawn tools. You can damage the bottom of your fence by doing that.
The Verdict
DIY vinyl fences are some of the best solutions out there for hands-on people who want a vinyl fence. They are easy to work with, easy to order, and can be much more affordable than a regular vinyl fence while still getting the same quality of the material. The customizability and durability make DIY vinyl fences a better option than wood, metal, or nearly any other material on the market and they can easily be the accent piece that your home or property needs.