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Pressure Treated Wood Fence Panels
Aesthetics
Maintenance
Pests/Rot
Privacy
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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Vinyl Fence Panels
Varity of Colors, Smooth or Wood Grain
Zero (Hose it off)
Up To 100% Solid Panel
Imprevious (Plastic)
20 -30 Years
Light Fading UV Protected Light Chalking
Can Break/Splinter
Moderate (Subject to load)
$ to $
Nine Rounds of Head to Head Competition Fence Comparisons
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)
$ to $
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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 $
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)
$ to $
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Aluminum Fence Panels
Elegant/Estate look
Zero (Hose it off)
0% Open Picket (can add Privacy Screen)
Imprevious (Aluminum)
20 - 30 Yeas
Light Fading UV Protected Powder Coat
Can Be Distorted under heavy impact
Excellent (air flows through)
$ to $
Vinyl (PVC) Fence Panels
Material
Aesthetics
Durability
Impact Test
Sound Barrier
Longevity
Sun Fade
Rackable
Wind Rating
Varity of Gate Widths
2026 Pricing
Hollow Extruded PVC/Vinyl
Glossy or Textured 5 Color Options
Good (can break on impact)
Moderate (can break/shatter)
Moderate Noise Reduction
20 - 30 years
Light Fading - Light Chalking
Yes
Moderate (Subject to load)
Yes (Any Size Gate Width)
$ to $
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Molded Fence Panels (Simtek/Bufftech)
Roto Molded Low Density Polyethylene
Matte Realistic Wood & Stone Texture 7 Colors
Excellent (very high impact strength)
Extreme (virtually indestructible)
High (Certified STC Rating)
30+ Years so far
Very Color Stable
No (Must be Stepped)
High (Certified 120+ MPH)
NO (Only Standard Gate Widths)
$ to $
Vinyl (PVC) Picket Fence Panels
Material
Aesthetics
Durability
Impact Test
Sound Barrier
Longevity
Sun Fade
Rackable
Wind Rating
Varity of Gate Widths
2026 Pricing
Hollow Extruded PVC/Vinyl
Glossy or Textured 5 Color Options
Good (can break on impact)
Moderate (can break/shatter)
Moderate Noise Reduction
20 - 30 years
Light Fading - Light Chalking
Yes
Moderate (Subject to load)
Yes (Any Size Gate Width)
$ to $
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Ornamental Aluminum Picket Fence Panels
Powder Coated Extruded Aluminum
Glossy Powder Coated Finish 5 colors
Good - Can be distorted under heavy impact
Extreme (virtually indestructible)
High (Certified STC Rating)
30+ Years so far
Very Color Stable
Yes (moderate racking)
High (Certified 120+ MPH)
Yes (Any Size Gate)
$ to $