Faux Wood Vinyl Fences
Faux wood vinyl gives a fence the color and grain of wood with the upkeep of vinyl. The boards are embossed with a wood texture and colored in cedar, brown or gray tones, so the fence sits naturally in a planted yard and never needs stain.
It is for owners who like the look of a cedar fence but not the staining every few years.
Schedule your no-obligation on-site consultation today.
For as long as you own the property
What You Get
Wood color and texture
Boards with a grain pattern in the surface and tones from light cedar to weathered gray, often with subtle variation board to board.
No stain, no paint
The color is in the vinyl, so there is nothing to recoat. It does not rot, splinter or attract insects.
Every style
Wood-look finishes come in privacy, semi-privacy and horizontal styles, with matching gates.
Faux Wood Vinyl, Cedar or Composite?
Cedar
The real thing: warm, repairable board by board, about $58 a foot for 6-foot privacy, but it needs stain to keep its color. See cedar fences.
Composite
Wood fiber and plastic boards, heavier and more wood-like up close, from about $85 a foot. See composite fences.
Faux wood vinyl
Lighter and usually less expensive than composite, with no upkeep beyond washing. Up close it reads as vinyl more than wood.
Things to Know
Darker colors and sun
Dark vinyl absorbs more heat than white. Manufacturers make their darker colors for it; follow their specifications and check the color warranty before choosing.
Keep the product name
Colors and textures differ between systems, so matching a repair later is far easier when you know exactly what was installed.
Faux Wood Vinyl Cost
Compared with white vinyl
A 6-foot white or tan vinyl privacy fence starts around $55 a foot installed. Wood-grain finishes cost more than plain colors; how much depends on the system.
A first number
Choose “Vinyl” in the fence cost calculator for the base range.
Priced on site
Send the line, the height and the look you want through the estimate request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does faux wood vinyl fade?
All colors change a little in years of sun; good systems use UV-stable color layers to keep it slow and even. The manufacturer’s warranty says how much they allow.
Does it look like real wood?
From across the yard, often yes. Up close the texture is more regular than real cedar.
How do I clean it?
The same as any vinyl fence: soap and water or a mild cleaner once or twice a year.