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Frequently
asked Question…
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What is the Warranty
on the vinyl fence and what does it cover?
Bufftech warrants
all of its manufactured vinyl fence products against manufacturing
defects for the lifetime of the original purchaser. Refer to
the Warranty document for specific details.
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How do I clean Bufftech
Vinyl Fence?
Use of a nonabrasive liquid cleaning agent is normally sufficient.
However, for more stubborn stains, a product similar to Soft
Scrub may be helpful. Refer to Bufftech's care and maintenance
document for specific care and maintenance suggestions.
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Can I paint Bufftech
Vinyl Fence?
There should be no reason to paint your Bufftech fence. If you
decide to paint it, an epoxy-based paint needs to be used in
order to adhere to the smooth vinyl surfaces. As with any painted
product, it would have to be repainted in time. Any painting
of your Bufftech product voids Bufftech written warranty.
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Can I add a hot
wire attachment to Bufftech Fencing?
Attachments like a hot wire for post & rail fencing can
be attached to you Bufftech fence.
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Why is vinyl fencing
more expensive than wood?
Very Simply, it's not! Although your investment is more initially,
this is where your expense ends. The cost difference is quickly
eliminated once the substantial cost of continuous maintenance
of a wood or metal fence is considered. Bufftech fencing is
the economical way to go, confidently saving you time and money
with a fence backed by a limited lifetime warranty. See Chart
below
Cost
Comparison
Cost includes the price
of fence averaged over 20 years plus maintenance and repair
cost. Cost is expressed as a percentage.
Conclusion: Your Bufftech
Fencing cost over 20 years is constant because there are virtually
no maintenance and repair bills. Wood or metal fence are less
expensive in the first few years, but increase and become more
costly than your virtually maintenance free Vinyl Fence.
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What is Bufftech's
vinyl fence products made of?
The base ingredient is rigid PVC (polyvinyl Chloride) modified
to provide exceptional impact strength and ultraviolet (UV)
resistance. The formulation is similar to that to vinyl siding,
which has a history of providing long term durability and structural
integrity.
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Why is the inside
different than the outside?
Bufftech has developed a state of the art co-extrusion process.
This allows us to put a higher concentration of UV protection
into the outer cap, while providing for excellent impact resistance
in the interior substrate material. These layers can not separate.
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Is Bufftech' vinyl
fence made of Recycled Plastic?
Technically, "recycled" refers to post consumer or
post industrial materials coming from the waste stream. PVC
can and is being recycled. Bufftech does not use the waste stream
as a source. However, we do reprocess our own PVC where it meets
our ridged specifications. The use of this reprocessed material
keeps it out of the waste stream, positively effecting our environment.
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Will
it Yellow?
Bufftech products contain 10 parts titanium dioxide (T102),
which reduces the likelihood of ultraviolet degradation.
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Will your vinyl
fencing break in cold/hot weather?
As with most plastics, vinyl will become less flexible in colder
weather conditions. However, unless subjected to unusual impact,
it will not break. It is normal for materials to expand and
contract during temperature changes. Our product has been engineered
to accommodate normal temperature swings and changing climatic
conditions.
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Why Don't you make
dark colors?
Titanium dioxide is the main ultraviolet inhibitor. It is a white
pigment. Therefore, it is difficult to obtain a dark color while
having this significant amount of white pigment. Dark colors
also absorb heat. There is no current technology that dissipates
this heat buildup.
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Should
I be concerned about fire?
PVC has a high flash point of 900 degree F and does not readily
ignite. It is therefore categorized as being "self-extinguishing".
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Does it Chalk?
Light chalking is a normal occurrence of any pigmented surface.
Washed away by rainfall and normal changes in weather, this
process helps to keep your fence looking like new. In effect,
it could be described as virtually maintenance-free.
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How strong is the
vinyl fencing?
PVC can be impact modified. Bufftech has tailored its formulations
to meet or exceed the requirements necessary for excellent performance
in the field.
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Will it hold my
animals? Can my kids climb on it? Will my horse chew on it?
Bufftech products have smooth surfaces with no nails, sharp edges
or chance for splinters. You, your children, pets and animals
will be safer with Vinyl fence than any other alterative. Vinyl has a tough surface, retains virtually
no moisture and has no taste - therefore horses tend not to
"crib" or chew on a Bufftech fence. In addition, our
experience shows that Bufftech fencing holds up to routine property
maintenance.
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This information is provided
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