What is PVC fencing?
PVC fencing (polyvinyl chloride fencing - also called vinyl fencing) is a modern, high-grade plastic fencing system designed to deliver long-term strength with minimal upkeep. Because it’s a manufactured system, PVC fencing also provides a consistent look, clean lines, and a tidy finish across the full length of the fence.
PVC fencing is available in a range of styles and is commonly used for boundary fencing, privacy fencing, and front fences, and is ideal for homes and business premises. PVC gates can also be made to match, creating a consistent look across your whole property.
Paragon Fencing supplies and installs PVC fences and gates across Christchurch, Canterbury, and throughout the South Island. Paragon Fencing's owner, David Cammock, is a builder with over 45 years experience and is always happy to answer any questions you have about PVC fencing.
Strength and stability
PVC fencing is installed 600mm deep and is set in concrete for stability. Gate supporting posts are installed including a aluminium sleeve insert for extra strength and sturdiness. PVC fencing can withstand high winds, heavy rain and extreme heat or cold and won't deform as a result of any weather events. PVC fencing performs well in strong winds because it has a slight flexibility — allowing it to move subtly rather than cracking or failing under pressure. A PVC fence can also handle five times more stress from movement in the ground than other fencing materials.
Add value to your property with a smart looking, long lasting PVC fence and gate system
Installing a PVC fence and gate adds real value to a property. It is smart looking, improves security, enhances privacy, and can lift street appeal immediately.
PVC fencing has a major clear advantage: it’s designed to be a long-term solution. Once installed correctly, it delivers a strong, great looking fence without the ongoing maintenance that comes with traditional fencing materials.
Paragon Fencing offers customised PVC fencing and gates to suit your property — including quality latches and locks designed for endurance and protection.
If you’d like advice on the best PVC fence style for your property — or you want a quote for a fence and gate system — we’re here to help. Contact Paragon Fencing to arrange a quote.
PVC fencing is often called vinyl fencing or plastic fencing because it’s made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), which is a type of vinyl polymer within the wider plastic family. “Plastic fencing” is the general category, while “vinyl” and “PVC” are more precise terms — so in the fencing industry, all three names are commonly used to describe the same low-maintenance, weather-resistant fencing product.
While PVC is a plastic polymer, PVC fencing is engineered differently from everyday plastics thanks to stabilisers and additives added during manufacturing. High-quality PVC fencing includes UV inhibitors (such as titanium dioxide) that help absorb and dissipate harmful UV radiation from the sun, which reduces the rate at which the material breaks down or fades over time. These additives make PVC fencing much more resistant to sun-related brittleness or cracking than ordinary plastics, so it maintains its strength and appearance for decades even in direct sunlight.
PVC fencing can be a more environmentally responsible choice than many people expect, mainly because it is designed to last for decades. A high-quality PVC fence won’t rot, rust, or require regular painting and chemical treatments, which reduces ongoing maintenance products and waste over its lifespan. Because it lasts so long and rarely needs replacing, PVC fencing can also reduce the overall material use and landfill waste that often comes from shorter-life fencing options.
PVC fencing can be recycled at the end of its life because PVC is a thermoplastic, meaning it can be processed and remade into new products. In many cases, old fencing and clean offcuts can be collected by specialist recyclers and reused to create new PVC building materials rather than going to landfill.
