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| Classic look of CertainTeed vinyl fence  Last year, after 30 costly years of periodically staining and repairing its original wood fences, the homeowners association (HOA) of Salceda Manor, a townhome development in Northbrook, Ill., was ready for a break. The HOA board consulted The Fence Store, a fence contractor in Melrose Park, Ill., for guidance in selecting a new fence material that would authentically emulate the look of a traditional wood fence. "They had considered vinyl fence, but didn't want one that looked like a poor imitation of a wood fence," says Dan Clancy, Project Estimator for The Fence Store. "They were looking for an authentic cedar-style appearance. Maintenance was also a big issue — they were tired of constantly re-staining and making repairs to their old wood fence."The Salceda Manor HOA found exactly what they were looking for in the CertainTeed Bufftech Chesterfield with CertaGrain vinyl privacy fence in Sierra Blend. Bufftech's CertaGrain texture is manufactured using a proprietary texturing process that recreates the look and feel of real wood. Sierra Blend combines the beauty of CertaGrain's authentic woodgrain texture with a natural, blended color reminiscent of stained wood — all in an easy-care vinyl design that never needs staining or painting. "The Sierra Blend color of this fence brings homeowners another step closer to achieving the authentic look and feel of wood without the hassles of recurring maintenance," says Patti Pellock, Senior Marketing Manager for CertainTeed's Fence, Railing and Deck business. "With exceptional impact strength, UV resistance and ColorLast fade protection, the residents of Salceda Manor will have a fence that looks as good 10 years down the road as it does now." Chesterfield with CertaGrain is manufactured from premium quality polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which will not rot, decay, warp, split or splinter. Chesterfield is backed by a lifetime, limited warranty, featuring exclusive SureStart protection. SureStart covers repair and replacement costs – including labor – in the unlikely event a manufacturing defect occurs within the first five years after installation. The Sierra Blend color features CertainTeed's exclusive ColorLast fade protection, an acrylic formulation that provides dark colors with superior protection from the harsh rays of the sun. ColorLast delivers rich color that retains its vibrant hue for years to come. A crew of four from The Fence Store installed 1,600 feet of Chesterfield with CertaGrain fence along the perimeter of the development and as partitions between townhome patios last September. The crew completed the job in 10 days, with no major obstacles. The crew was pleased with the easy handling and installation of the Chesterfield with CertraGrain fence material and has received excellent feedback from the homeowners at Salceda Manor. "The board was pleased with the fact that the fence was installed quickly and the old fencing removed," says Neil J. Hochstadt, vice president of the Salceda Manor HOA Board. "The new fence looks very good from the street and updates the look of Salceda Manor. The Fence Store did a great job and was outstanding to work with." write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |