Vinyl fences
Vinyl doesn't need staining or painting, which appeals in a place with intense sun. In Cheyenne, how it's reinforced matters more than the brand.
A vinyl fence uses PVC posts, rails and panels to make a privacy, picket or rail fence that doesn't rot or need paint. It's for Cheyenne-area homeowners who want low upkeep and a clean look. We connect you with a fence contractor who installs vinyl with the reinforcement our wind requires.
Is vinyl a good choice in Cheyenne?
It can be, with the right build. Vinyl handles dry air and sun without checking or splitting like wood. Its weak points here are wind and cold. A solid vinyl privacy panel catches as much wind as a solid wood fence, but hollow vinyl posts are not as stiff, so in windy areas installers fill posts with concrete or add aluminum or steel inserts, and use reinforced bottom rails. Cold makes PVC less flexible, so an impact in January, from a snowblower, hail or a flying branch, is more likely to crack it.
What styles are there?
- Privacy panels for backyards, sometimes with lattice tops. Expect the most wind load.
- Semi-privacy with spaced pickets or gaps, which cuts the load.
- Picket fences for front yards, within Cheyenne's 4-foot front-yard limit.
- Ranch rail for acreage, often with wire on the inside for dogs or horses.
What about hail?
Hail is a real factor in Laramie County. The National Weather Service in Cheyenne says the area averages more than six days a year with severe hail nearby, peaking in June. Thicker profiles and textured or lighter colors tend to hide marks better, and a fence built in sections makes it easier to replace a cracked panel. Keep a few spare pickets or a panel from the original order so repairs match.
What affects the cost?
Length, height and style, wall thickness of the profiles, post reinforcement, gate hardware, removal of an old fence, ground conditions and slope. We don't quote prices; the contractor prices after measuring.
Vinyl or wood?
Vinyl costs more up front and is harder to repair in odd sizes, but needs little upkeep. Wood costs less to start and is easy to repair, but needs stain and board replacement over time. In the wind, either can work if posts, rails and gates are built for it.
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Common questions
Does vinyl fencing crack in Cheyenne winters?
PVC gets less flexible in cold weather, so impacts from hail, snowblowers or debris are more likely to crack it in winter. Thicker profiles and careful snow removal help.
How is a vinyl fence reinforced for wind?
Common methods are filling posts with concrete, adding aluminum or steel post inserts, using reinforced rails, and choosing designs with some openings. Ask the contractor what they use.
Can I put a vinyl picket fence in my front yard in Cheyenne?
Yes, up to 4 feet tall in front of the house under the city's rules, and at least 2 feet back from public sidewalks.
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More background: Cheyenne and Laramie County fence guide.
New fence, a section the wind knocked down, or a gate that won't latch?
Call and a fence contractor who works around Cheyenne will walk the line and quote the job.