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"The Durability Debate" -Pressure Treated Wood Fence Panels VS Molded Panels(Simtek/Bufftech)

 Pressure Treated Wood Fence Panels 

Aesthetics

Maintenance 

Privacy

Pests/Rot

Longevity

Sun Fade

Impact Test

Wind Rating

Price

Natural Wood Grain 

High (Seal/Stain every 2 years)

Up to 100% Solid board

Subject to Termites/Rot

10 - 15 Years

Fades To Grey/Needs Stain

Can Break/Splinter

Moderate (Subject to load)

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Molded Panels (Simtek/Bufftech)

Molded Texture (Looks like stone or wood)

Zero (Hose it off)

100% Solid Panel

Imprevious (Plastic LDPE)

30+ Years so far

Very Color Stable

Extreme (Virtually Indestructible)

High (Certified 120+ MPH)

$        to $           

Molded fence Panels (Simtek)installed by Bay Area Fence Factory

Nine Rounds of Head to Head Competition Fence Comparisons

 

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