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Vinyl Fences, Decks & Patio Covers Frequently Asked Questions about Vinyl Fencing What does the "Lifetime Warranty" mean? If the vinyl should ever discolor, peel, rot, pit, blister, warp, rust, flake, crack, corrode, or be damaged by insects it would be replaced by the factory and Home Improvement King, Inc. free of charge. How long has vinyl fencing been around? Vinyl fencing has been available since 1984 (over 15 years). It is the fastest growing product in the fencing industry with sustained annual growth at 35% plus. 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. Can I install it myself? Most properties are not level and that will cause a problem. To do it right requires a professional installation. Home Improvement King, Inc. has licensed, bonded and insured factory trained installers to make sure the job is done right. Most people we know who have done it themselves end up regretting it.
It is stronger, lasts much longer, is safer, looks better, and costs much less over time. It can cost the same as or more than wood initially depending on local wood prices, type of wood and style of fence or deck but over its life it is about one third of the cost. How do you set the posts? The posts are set in concrete in the ground from 24 to 36 inches deep and in some cases cement is put inside the posts with re-bar for exceptional strength. (This is not recommended for livestock because it makes it too strong.) Can I paint it? Paint doesn't adhere well to the surface which is good in the case of graffiti but bad if you like to paint things. The color of the vinyl goes all the way through so it can't be scratched or chipped off which means it will never need to be painted. Will it discolor over time? It is warranted by the factory for your lifetime to never do that. We use a U.V. inhibitor called titanium dioxide at a rate of 10 parts per hundred which creates a solar barrier equivalent to a sun block of 38 so the sun can't break it down. How long does it take to get it? Usually 2 to 5 weeks installed because everything is custom measured and built. Is the warranty still good if you're 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. Also our company,
Home Improvement King, Inc., is the largest home improvement company in
Southern California with a $250,000 performance bond that protects
you.
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