Saw a report that said vinyl fencing sales jumped 40% in the last five years

I was reading a trade report from the National Association of Home Builders the other day. It said vinyl fencing sales have gone up by 40% since 2019. That really surprised me because I still install a lot of wood and chain link. The report said it's mostly because of lower upkeep and the styles getting better. I guess people don't want to stain or paint as much anymore. Has anyone else seen this big of a shift in what customers are asking for?

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lisa8393d ago

Exactly what @nancyp65 said, people just don't want the extra work. That 40% number makes total sense to me now. I've had so many folks pick vinyl after they hear it won't rot or need paint every few years. The styles do look a lot more like real wood than they used to, so that helps. It's a clear choice for anyone who wants to put a fence in and forget about it.

nancyp653d ago

It's been a mix for me. I still get wood requests, but yeah, more people are asking for vinyl upfront now. They really hate the idea of having to paint it later.