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68 • JANUARY 2012 • WORLD FENCE NEWS The growth of composite fencing continued from page 52 In a recent study by SBI Reports, forecasted demand for alternative fenc- ing will continue to grow, with com- posites growing the fastest. A case study by the Highlands Ranch Metro District in the Denver, Colorado metro- politan area was developed to evaluate various materials and design for ap- Specifically formulated for ease-of- application, Standard Paints exterior Wood DefenderTM stains help protect and beautify wood structures. With one coat you are assured of uniform application with no runs, drips or back brushing. Mildew resistant, Wood Defender stains contain ultraviolet inhibitors to stabilize wood color and provide long lasting wood protection. Our products, techniques and equipment are proven by hundreds of successful applicators that we have trained. 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The major conclusions drawn were: • The posts meet the durability re- quirement and are more attractive than masonry. • The fence wall has a smaller footprint which was important to re- duce utility conflicts. • The requirements for long-term maintenance – staining, post replace- ment, reduced impact from damage such as snow plowing and low-impact situations – are lower overall than other products that were compared. • The analysis indicates that while costs for the installation of Trex (the selected brand of composite) are higher at the outset, virtually all of the costs are front-loaded. Comparatively, over the lifespan of the fence, the outlay of a wood fence matches the composite at around 10 years and continues to rise, while the costs of a Trex product remains constant over its 25-year warranted pe- riod. The overall longevity of the fence is anticipated to be 40+ years. This type of analysis, although perhaps more thorough than an aver- age consumer is likely to perform, cre- ates a growing awareness of the benefits of composite fencing. Consumers' expectations of vari- ous solutions for low-maintenance fencing will cause the market to con- tinue growing. The introduction of products cre- ates challenges for fence contractors and their suppliers both in developing a successful sales strategy and becom- ing acclimated to building with the new product. The economic downturn over the last several years has been dis- ruptive to the traditional business model of standing pat on a core com- petency. As their consumer base shrinks, the contractors who selec- tively expand their portfolio of prod- ucts will have a competitive advantage over those who do not adapt. For the short term, the contractors who make an early entry into compos- ite fencing will be able to differentiate themselves until composites become a more widely accepted commodity as vinyl fencing has become. About CFC Distributors: Since 1989, CFC Distributors has special- ized in fencing product including wood and iron fencing and began car- rying Trex composite fencing in 2005. CFC Distributors, along with SRF Fence & Supply, are the national dis- tributors of Trex fencing and gates. Additional details regarding Trex fencing products can be found at www.TrexFencing.com. All Sizes And Lengths • Certification Available We Also Manufacture Truss Rods Carolinas Fence Association By the Sea event offers something for everyone WILMINGTON, N.C. — The an- nual Carolinas Fence Association By the Sea event started off on Sept. 23 with the Captain's Choice Golf Tour- nament at the Echo Farms Golf and Country Club. Several cash prizes were awarded, and holes were made available for company sponsorship. Chapter secretary Randall Holman co- ordinated the event. The winners were: 1st place team: Billy Stroud - Delgard Tim Ogg - Allied Tube JR Mann - Stephens Pipe Davis Tuell - Seegar's Fence of Jacksonville 2nd place team: Jason Bennett - Bufftech/Certain- teed Richard Stellabuto - Iron World Manufacturing Harvey Holland - Seegar's Fence Southwestern Wire, Inc. P.O. Box CC • 3505 N. I-35 • Norman, OK 73070 1-800-348 WIRE (9473) Fax: 1-405-447-2830 Be Sure To Visit Us At FENCETECH'12 Booth No. 1008 of Jacksonville Mike Tucker - Rio Grand Fence Closest to the pin: Mike Tucker - Rio Grand Fence Longest drive: Kevin Mongello - Iron World Manufacturing The next big event was the Sup- pliers Cocktail Party and Silent Auc- tion at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside. The Carolinas Fence Association noted the support of the following sup- pliers who helped offset the cost of the cocktail party: A&E Design Group, Inc.; Access Distribution Centre; ADC Manufacturing; Allied Tube; Capital Wholesale Fence; Chamberlain Group; Delgard Premier Aluminum Fence; Digger Specialties, Inc.; Dy- namic Tube & Pipe; Guardian Fence Suppliers; Jamieson Fence Supply; Master Halco; Merchants Metals; Pal- metto Southern, Inc.; Southern Seeds Inc.; Stateside Steel & Wire; Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC; and Universal For- est Products, Inc. Rod Wilson, from Southern Fence in Conway, Ark., who is president of the American Fence Association, at- tended the Suppliers Cocktail Party and Silent Auction. His presentation to the Carolinas Fence Association took place at the Saturday evening general membership meeting. Charlie Weston of Guardian Fence contin ued on pa g e 82 Guaranteed Fence And Deck Sealer