Vinyl fencing is five times stronger than wood and more flexible. Vinyl does not rot, become infested, or need painting or staining. Vinyl fencing can last up to 30 years.

Vinyl, aluminum, and aluminum-vinyl combination fences. All three are low-maintenance or maintenance-free. They only require occasional washing to look their best.

Accounting for the small elevation changes when setting the posts. To maintain a straight line, you need to calculate the difference in rise and fall for individual sections of your yard.

4 Things to Consider When Planning a Deck Project

• Budget. Knowing how much you can spend on your deck. 
• Builder. Choosing a builder. 
• Layout and Design. Once you choose a builder, they will walk you through the design process. 
• Products.

Colder months often provide the best conditions for building a deck. During the springtime, most areas of the U.S. experience more rainfall. Topsoil layers can become saturated, and any clay subsoils might be easier to dig as the water will have softened the clay.

Wood decks: 10 to 15 years. Capped composite: 25 - 30+ years. Capped PVC: Because of its superior material composition, capped PVC boards can last potentially 50 years or more.