FENCE, PATIO COVER, DECKS
Composition
What is “Vinyl” and why is it used for fencing?
“Vinyl “ is short for Polyvinyl Chloride, also called PVC, a plastic material widely used for applications that demand high durability.
The prefix “poly” refers to the fact that the molecules are chemically linked to one another in long chains, called polymers.
Although PVC is the principal ingredient in vinyl fencing, other ingredients are added to give the fencing desirable properties. For example, special ingredients, called impact modifiers, are added to improve the impact resistance of fencing.
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a white pigment that is added for long-term resistance to ultraviolet (UV) light, a component of sunlight that tends to discolor and embrittle most substances that are exposed to sunlight over long periods of time.
DuraMax specially formulates its vinyl to withstand the sunlight typically experienced in the Southwestern states, which is harsher than any other part of the country. It does this by using a higher proportion of TiO2 as well as adding special UV inhibitors and modifiers.
The resulting formula, called DuraResin, unique to DuraMax products, is the only one that has been engineered as the best product in the market today!
DuraMax Is The Most Durable Vinyl Fence Money Can Buy
DuraMax was designed for and is manufactured in the Southwest. We've been manufacturing vinyl products in the Southwest since 1983 and have perfected our vinyl products to meet the demanding weather conditions of the region. Here's how:
Proprietary DuraResin Material
Our proprietary DuraResin vinyl is designed for the hot Southwestern sun and has been used in many of our outdoor products since 1987. DuraResin contains over 12 parts per hundred titanium dioxide (an effective sunscreen) and highly perfected UV inhibitors and modifiers, so you can be sure you're getting the highest quality vinyl designed to give you a permanent and durable solution for all your fencing needs.
“Route and Lock” Construction
All DuraMax vinyl fencing is built by routing and interlocking the different parts together. Routed and interlocked members will never pull apart or fail. When you buy DuraMax, you truly get a maintenance-free fence.
No Nails, Visible Screws or Glues
Screws and nails corrode and rip out. Glues that are used to hold fencing members together dry and crack after years in the sun. We never use these non-durable materials. With our “Route and Lock” construction you can be sure your beautiful investment will last forever.
We Don't Mix Regrind In Our Materials
We only use the highest quality virgin vinyl materials in our residential fencing…never any regrinds or run offs from other vinyl products. That's how we guarantee a durable fence that won't warp, bow, crack or deteriorate for the life of your fence.
Thick Walls For Strength And Durability
The walls of all DuraMax vinyl fence materials are thick for strength and durability. Thicker walled materials eliminate problems like cracking, sagging and warping over the life of the product and guarantee a truly maintenance-free fence.
Additionally, our vinyl is co-extruded to maximize strength and durability. As you will see from the diagram below, our vinyl is actually comprised of 2 “layers”. The top surface layer (capstock) is specially formulated with the best UV resistance properties to resist yellowing. And the inner layer (substrate) is built for high rigidity, which means that our vinyl is the strongest available and will not warp.
In case you are wondering, “Is co-extrusion really necessary? Why can't there just be one layer?” One single layer cannot have both the UV Protection needed against the intense Southwestern sun, along with maximum strength and rigidity. The chemical composition to achieve those 2 results are different.
