Wood-plastic composites (WPC) are still new materials relative to the long history of natural lumber as a building material. Compared to solid wood treated with preservatives, WPC is more environmentally friendly and requires less maintenance. The cost performance of plastic wood products is significantly better than other pure plastic or pure wood products.
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic is a petroleum-based product that has a variety of uses in the building trades, and one of its recent adaptations is for landscape fencing materials. PVC fence is generally low-maintenance and won’t crack or splinter like wood can. PVC Fencing also comes in several colors and styles and can even be textured for a wood-like appearance.