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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where are you located?
DIY has multiple distribution facilities across the country, allowing us to provide
timely and cost-effective delivery to all of our customers.
The DIY sales office is located in American Fork, Utah.
What is your Freight and Shipping policy?
Shipping to your location will take approximately 10-15 business days depending
on the day ordered. If ordering Tan or Gray, please call for color run schedule.
All orders are shipped factory direct using standard LTL freight companies to your
project site and are completely insured by the shipping company. The customer is
responsible for unloading the product from the truck. The shipping company is only
responsible to get the product to the end of the truck. In some cases this might
mean that a pallet is broken down if a forklift or pallet jack isn't available in
order to make it easier to move.
All visible damaged or missing items must be marked on the Bill of Lading and reported
immediately. You are then allowed 5 days to inspect your materials in their completion
for concealed damage or missing items. Any materials reported within this time frame,
provided it is by no fault of the customer, are replaced immediately (color may
take longer). After the 5 day deadline, each case will be handled individually and
in most cases are the financial responsibility of the customer.
What is your Refunds and Returns policy?
- No Returns will be accepted without prior written approval.
- Returns will only be accepted within 15 days from order delivery.
- Each package on a return must have a return authorization number clearly indicated.
- All materials are to be returned freight prepaid. All collect shipments will be refused.
- No returns will be accepted for custom ordered fence material or custom size shutter orders.
- No returns will be accepted for storage shed, greenhouse or awning orders. All sales are final for these products.
- No returns will be accepted for "Color" Fence orders.
- A minimum restock fee of 25% will be charged for all accepted returns.
- All returns become property of DIY Vinyl Products.
What is your Privacy Policy?
The privacy practices of this statement apply to the
http://www.diyvinylproducts.com/ website. DIY Vinyl Products gathers information
on its website for the sole purpose of giving accurate price quotes for it's products
and for no other reason. DIY Vinyl Products will never sell or give away this information
to any third party.
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How do I place an order?
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We usually request a sketch of your project be faxed to us along with the footage
of all the fence runs, unless you already know all the materials needed, so we can
make sure you get all the materials you need to do your job right the first time.
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After we have a sketch of your project we will e-mail or fax you an itemized order form.
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When you are ready to place your order just fill in the shipping and billing information
on the order form and fax back to (801) 426-9799.
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Your order will be placed and you will recieve a confirmation within 24 hours of ordering.
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Shipping to your location will take approximately 10-15 business days depending on the day ordered.
How do I receive a quote?
- Measure the number of linear feet of fence needed for your project.
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Please click the "Request a Quote" link at the top of web site in order to begin filling out the quote request form.
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Once you have submitted the results of the quote request we will respond to you
with an accurate quote within 24 hours and usually faster than that.
- Or Call , Fax or e-mail us.
Do I have to pay Sales Tax?
No. When you purchase from DIY Vinyl Products you never pay Sales Tax.
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How is your fence installed?
Basically, our fences are installed just like wood fences. Most components are precut
and routed from the factory. First, posts are secured to the ground with concrete
footings. Then rails are inserted into posts and finally pickets into rails. A properly
installed fence is a strong, durable, lifetime fence. If you want to get a jump
on the project or just get an idea of what's involved in installing vinyl fence
feel free to look at the following links.
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What is your vinyl fence made of?
Our exclusive vinyl is formulated from raw materials including polyvinyl chloride
(PVC), UV inhibitors and impact modifiers. Because we use only premium ingredients,
you'll get superior performance.
How is your fence manufactured?
Our products are manufactured using a state-of-the-art process called coextrusion,
which concentrates UV inhibitors on the exterior layer where they can combat the
sun's harmful rays.
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What are the available colors?
Our products are manufactured in 4 colors: white, gray, adobe and tan.
Why doesn't your product come in dark colors?
It's a scientific fact that dark colors fade and deteriorate faster than light colors,
so a more complex vinyl formula is necessary to protect and preserve them. And because
we don't feel the technology is in place to guarantee you with a lifetime product,
we simply don't offer them.
Do I have to use the post caps shown in your photos?
No. We offer a half a dozen post caps in all available fence colors, so you can choose a specific
style or mix and match as you like.
Does it look like wood?
Stylistically, our vinyl resembles standard wood profiles, but it doesn't have a woodgrain finish.
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Is it safe and durable for everyday use?
Our products are safe enough for even the youngest members of your family, because
they have smooth surfaces with no nails, sharp edges or splinters. Not only do our
products hold up to regular property maintenance, but they're also made to bounce
back on impact because they're reinforced with steel or aluminum inserts. It is
wise, however, to be careful when using mowers, weeders or clippers along your fence
line.
Do your products meet safety and building codes?
Most of our products meet or exceed local, state and national building codes. Because
building codes vary from region to region, you should contact your local building
code authority.
Is your product environmentally safe? Does it have lead in it?
Our vinyl is safe and non-toxic. It doesn't contain lead or require the heavy metals
and dangerous chemicals needed to treat and maintain wood. It's environmentally
safe, and because lumber isn't used, trees are left standing. There aren't any chemicals
used that might contaminate your yard, and our vinyl doesn't break down when exposed
to soil, groundwater or the elements.
Is it safe for horses?
Yes. The manufacturer has been serving the equine community since 1984, and our
vinyl's smooth surface discourages horses from chewing, leaning and rubbing against
the fence to scratch themselves.
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Is it strong?
Is it heavy?
Will it burn?
Will it turn yellow?
Will it crack?
How can it be cleaned?
Will it mildew?
Can I paint it?
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Do your products come with a warranty?
Is your product more expensive than wood?
Initially, our product costs more than wood (unless you're buying premium wood,
then they're about on par). But you'll never need to invest any more time or money
into them because they come with our lifetime warranty. Wood, on the other hand,
will need to be maintained for the rest of its life span, whether painting, staining,
repairing or replacing. And with wood's cost increasing while its quality decreases
(most of it's young growth lumber), vinyl products have never been a more attractive
purchase.
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What is Polyvinyl Chloride?
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): PVC is the main component in the manufacturing process
of our products. There are many chemical forms of vinyl. Some formulations are flexible.
Others are termed "rigid." our product is formulated out of this rigid dry-blend
compound developed for high output extrusion. Our exclusive formula is blended for
outdoor toughness and high quality
What is Titanium Dioxide?
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) is a chemical additive that acts as a sunscreen for our
vinyl. Our product contains 10 parts per 100 of TiO2. Because our vinyl is manufactured
using coextrusion, the majority of TiO2 is concentrated on the outer layer where
it is exposed to the sun. This ingredient is critical to the long-term weatherability
of our vinyl products.
What are Impact modifiers?
Impact modifiers are important ingredients for our vinyl. We add just enough flexibility
to our vinyl so that our fences will flex under most impacts. We reinforce many
fence styles with rust resistant steel inserts to assure strength and stability.
Our fences are designed to look like new, even after years of use.
What is Coextrusion?
Coextrusion is the manufacturing process the manufacturer uses to molecularly bond
the ingredients into two layers. These layers are fused through extreme heat and
pressure and cannot be physically separated. Coextrusion allows the manufacturer
to have the ability to control the placement of the majority of the UV inhibitor
TiO2 to the outside where it is exposed to the sun.
As a coextruded manufacturer that uses only premium ingredients, we assure you,
you'll get the best quality possible and guarantee the vinyl won't decay, blister,
rust or suffer insect damage.
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