The 30-Second Verdict (TL;DR) While your neighbours in Almonte and Perth are spending their short spring weekends sanding and staining their wood fences, a PVC fence requires only a 10-minute rinse to return to its showroom finish. Because PVC is a non-porous, engineered polymer, winter road salt, yellow pollen, and mud splatter cannot "bond" to the surface. Spring Maintenance: PVC vs. Wood Effort Comparison Step 1: The Pre-Rinse to clean a PVC Fence (2 Minutes) When thinking

The 30-Second Verdict (TL;DR) The biggest myth in Ottawa fencing is that PVC is significantly more expensive than wood. At FMS , our high-efficiency installation and bulk supply chain allow us to offer Premium PVC fencing at the same price point as Pressure-Treated wood.  When the initial cost is equal, but one material requires zero maintenance and lasts a lifetime, the choice becomes a "no-brainer" for the savvy homeowner. PVC vs. Wood: The 2026 Head-to-Head Comparison 1. T