What is PVC fencing made of?
A. Resin: PVC (PolyVinyl Chloride) resin is the main ingredient in a vinyl fence profile compound. Resin manufacturers offer multiple grades designed for different applications. Westech uses only high quality resin manufactured by their parent company, Westlake Group, one of the premier producers of resin in the world. B. Additives: To create a product that has asthetic appeal, impact resistance and long term weatherability, controlled quantities of specialized components are added. Westech closely governs the supply of additives used ensuring extruded product integrity and performance. C. TiO2 (Titanium Dioxide): TiO2 is an expensive additive used as an ultra-violet (UV) inhibitor. Most manufacturers use a chalking grade of TiO2. Westech uses a more expensive “non-chalking” or “durable grade” Titanium Dioxide, which has coated particles that do not leak out like chalking grades do. This guarantees your fence will retain its lustrous look.
