Question and Answers
 
What are Big Country Vinyl Fences made of?
The base ingredient is rigid PVC (polyvinyl chloride) homopolymer compound, with a high level of titanium Dioxide pigment for long term, ultraviolet (UV) light resistance and impact modifiers for superior strength. All of our product line is made from virgin polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other critical ingredients such as UV inhibitors and impact modifiers. This gives the material long-term durability, flexibility and weather ability. A Big Country Vinyl Fence is manufactured with the highest industry UV protection for the harshest climates

What is virgin vinyl?
Quite simply, 100% new PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Structure Vinyl Fence contains no recycled products. The term 'recycled' refers to post consumer or post industrial material coming from the waste stream.

Will a Vinyl Fence turn yellow?
No. Unlike the mass-produced plastic products you may be familiar with, our product line is engineered to maintain its true color for a lifetime. Our products contain 10% titanium dioxide (Ti02) as well as other chemical additives which prevent ultraviolet degradation. Yellowing in vinyl products is due to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This amount of extremely effective UV inhibitor guarantees to hold up in the most extreme climates.

Will vinyl burn?
PVC has a flash point of 900° Fahrenheit and does not readily ignite. Vinyl, therefore, is classified as "self-extinguishing".

How strong is vinyl?
Big Country Vinyl Fences are been impact modified with a chemical compound. The product formula has been tailored to provide optimum performance and strength. Our vinyl has 5 times the tensile strength and 4 times the flexibility of wood.

How do I clean my vinyl fence?
Under normal circumstances a simple rinse with a garden hose will be sufficient. For more stubborn stains however, a cleaner containing a mild abrasive suitable for fiberglass bathtubs is recommended.

Can vinyl fencing break?
Big Country Vinyl Fences use a high content of impact inhibitors which prevent breaking of properly installed fencing under normal use and conditions. Of course, dramatic and direct impact such as being struck by a car can cause damage, so it's good to know that all Big Country Vinyl Fence components are easy to replace.

Will PVC fencing become brittle in cold weather?
While plastic materials do become less flexible when it's cold, Big Country Vinyl Fence components are designed to accommodate normal temperature swings. The impact inhibitors we use to prevent breaking also help our components withstand cold weather conditions.

Is vinyl safe for children and animals?
Yes! Vinyl has a smooth non-porous surface with no sharp edges or splinters. Your children and animals are actually safer when compared to wood fences.

Do these products come with a warranty?
Yes. Big Country Vinyl products are built to last and backed with a lifetime limited warranty. Our warranty lasts the lifetime of the original purchaser.