Vinyl vs Aluminum Fences: Which Is Best for Florida Homes?

Fences are great, they can give you the privacy you want, add to security, and increase the value of your home. So, you’ve decided to have either a wood, vinyl, chain link, or aluminum fence installed on your property. You may be thinking you could save a few bucks if you did all the work yourself, but will you? Take into consideration these benefits of hiring Fence Central to professionally install your new fence.Do you have the necessary equipment? Most homeowners don’t have the equipment for mixing large batches of cement or digging holes for the posts. Trust me, using a shovel to dig a post hole just doesn’t work! This means you would have to rent all the equipment, which is expensive and time consuming. Save the time and all the hassle by using a professional to install the fence. This way you know it is done right, will look amazing, and last for decades. The difference is in the details. Professional workmanship and quality materials While those seemingly inexpensive fence panels often found at big improvement stores may seem like an amazing deal, more often than not, they are ‘too good to be true’. The fact is, there is a huge range of quality when it comes to fences. True the factory made panels are typically less expensive, but to create them corners are cut, inferior materials are used, which makes a weak and overall substandard fence. In the end, it can end up costing you more because in a short time will need repairs. The professionals at Fence Central always use high quality materials, excellent craftsmanship, and build it picket by picket, so you will be proud of how it looks for decades. Less hassle, a beautiful fence, and you can even save money in the long run. Make sure your fence meets all building and safety codes Do you know the specific fencing requirements for your city or town? How far the fence can be from the property line, or how tall they can be, or the depth of post holes. In many cases there are rules that need to be followed, especially if you have a home owners association. There are also electrical, water, and gas lines running underground, creating a digging hazard. Want a  quality fence that is affordable? Contact Fence Central, we are proud to serve Polk, Osceola counties, Clermont, Windermere, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Clermont, and Davenport.

Thinking about installing a Wood, Vinyl, or Aluminum, fence on your property? Contemplating doing the work yourself? While you can Google or You-Tube how to install a fence, it doesn’t mean it is a good idea to do it. Why have the professionals at Fence Central install a fence that meets your specific needs? Save Time and the Headaches Installing a fence is very time consuming and can be tricky. While doing the work yourself may save you a couple of bucks, you will pay for it in sweat and tears. It is never as easy as it looks. There is the digging, carpentry, getting everything to line up evenly and of course you will encounter some challenges along the way. Such as rocky soil and cable wiring, then there are the proper tools. Who has a post hole auger? When you hire Fence Central, you are getting the materials and all the labor.You May Even Save Money Fence Central buys their material in bulk, passing that saving on to you. We have all the necessary equipment, tools, and hardware. After factoring in all this, you may actually be saving some money. Quality Installation Installing a fence is more than just putting up a couple of panels. Quality installation means the posts are set deep enough, they are level, straight, and secure. To ensure everything lines up correctly the corner angles must be measured exactly. For a strong, secure fence that won't get blown down in the next big storm, everything must be done right. Code Violations Building a fence according to code is very important and can be an obstacle, especially if you have an HOA. With Fence Central you can be sure your new fence is up to code. If you are thinking about a new fence, skip the stress! Contact Fence Central for a quality fence at the best price!

If you want vinyl fencing that can handle our sometimes rough Florida weather, hire experienced local installers who already know Polk County soil, the local codes, our weather challenges, and the situation in our neighborhoods. What Experienced Polk County Installers Bring to Vinyl Fencing and Other Projects Knowing the Soil more The person who sets the posts on any fence should know how this specific ground behaves in a summer downpour or a late-season storm. Central Florida soils can be anything from loose sand to heavier pockets just within a few miles, and a crew that works here week after week knows by instinct where a hole will slough and where a post needs extra concrete. A traveling installer working from a generic spec sheet does not have that experience and local insight. Knowing the Rules The Florida Building Code sets some structural expectations, including wind design, but the height limits, front-yard setbacks, sight triangles at corners, and whether you even need a construction permit are decided by each municipality. Lakeland, Winter Haven, and the county building division each have their own regulations, and an installer who files those permit applications regularly will be able to tell you what you need and what the limitations are before you buy. Knowing the Utilities The most common amateur mistake in fencing is digging before anyone has marked the buried utility lines. Florida law requires you to notify Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before any excavation. A local company will know the schedule and can arrange for everything in advance, so you are not standing in the yard with posts while the utility markings are still missing. Knowing the Properties Experienced estimators measure on site, compare the proposed line to the survey, and can then flag any easement before the work gets started and time or money is wasted. That step sounds unimportant; that is, until you have to cut a finished fence run because a utility company has a recorded right to access the strip you just enclosed. Knowing the Weather Florida's sun and weather are not minor details. Florida's UV exposure values are well above the national average for much of the year, often reaching the very high and extreme ranges in late spring and summer. That is the light that yellows thin, unstabilized PVC and makes it brittle. And while the Florida Building Code allows fences not exceeding six feet to be designed for specified wind speeds, a design number on paper is not the same as a post set to depth in wet sand after a week of rain. Local installers know how to adjust the hole diameter, embedment, and concrete volume to the actual soil they find, where to add extra reinforcement to keep a wide opening from acting like a sail, and how to protect your investment from the weather. To get a quality fence from people who know your area, call us today at Fence Central in Winter Haven at 863-215-6511 or visit us online to request a free estimate. We serve all of Central Florida, including Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Osceola, and Polk Counties.