Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is polyvinyl? What is PVC?

A: Crude oil, natural gas, and chloride are the raw materials used in the production of polyvinly chloride (PVC) resin. Vinyl compound is formulated from raw materials that include PVC resin, UV inhibitors (TiO2), impact modifiers, stabilizers, and toners.

PVC is probably best know as the plumbing pipe at the hardware store. The plumbing in your house is probably PVC pipe, unless it's an older home. There's more to PVC than just pipe. Vinlyl siding and vinyl windows used on homes are made of polyvinly chloride, as are http://diggerspecialties.com Inc. vinyl products. Inside the home, PVC is used to make linoleum for the floor. PVC is useful because it resists two things fire and water. Because of its water resistance, it is used to make raincoats, shower curtains, and of course, water pipes. It also has flame resistance because it contains chlorine, which inhibits combustion.

Q: What are the differences between Aluminum Ornamental fence and steele or wrought iron fences.

A. Aluminum Ornamental fence will not rust, peel, fade or chip. It is maintenance free. Steele or wrought iron fences will rust, peel, fade and chip. They are not maintenance free.

Q: Can I get custom styles made? What limits are there on fence design?

A. Yes. Virtually most styles that can be made out of wood or ornamental iron can be made out of polyvinyl. We have over 20 basic styles of fence. However, we design and build many special fence requests, as long as the style has structural integrity.

Q: How high can I make the fence?

A: This depends upon the style of fence. This question is better left to your local dealer. It is; however, recommended that any fence over 6' tall have the posts reinforced. Always check your local building code guidelines on fence height before installation.

Q: Should the posts be cemented in the gound?

A: We recommend you treat polyvinly posts the same as you would treat wood posts. If it is common and normal to cement fence posts in your area, then you should cement the vinyl posts. However, for maximum stability, we recommend posts be cemented in. Please note: while cement can reduce the life expectancy of wood, it has no negative effect on polyvinyl. This makes cementing polyvinyl posts in the ground a more viable option than for wood posts.

Digger Specialties, Inc. also routes a 3" diameter cement hole 6" from the bottom of the post. This allows cement to hold the product in place during freezing and thawing temperatures or gound movement. We are the only company that does this as standard for our customers.

Q: How does my PVC fence affect our environment?

A: Polyvinyl fence is environmentally friendly and does not pollute the air, water, or ground. It does not require the harvesting of our precious forests.