- I recommend and install West-tech vinyl products.
- Limited lifetime warranty.
- Wall thickness for each component exceeds industry standards.
- Interlocking pickets eliminate gaps or separation.
- All posts are buried 24” minimum with 60-120lbs of concrete (depending on the application).
- I install a galvanized steel insert in all bottom rails. This prevents panels from sagging or separating over time. Top and bottom rails are fastened inside posts to prevent separation.
- Galvanized steel inserts are also used in gate posts to support the weight of the gate.
- Gates frames are built with steel reinforcement in all four sides.
- Custom built on-site to ensure an exact fit for width and slope.
- Not all vinyl is created equal. The strength and durability of vinyl is determined by physical factors like wall thickness and extrusion process, as well as chemical characteristics like UV stabilizers and impact modifiers. Each manufacturer has a slightly different recipe with various advantages and disadvantages. Lower quality vinyl is more susceptible to cracking, sagging, and discoloration.
- Vinyl gates built without an internal metal frame typically lose their shape within a few years.