Wood vs. Vinyl: Which Fence Lasts Longer?

Vinyl typically outlasts wood 2-3× when comparing lifespan under identical Wyoming weather, but wood has the aesthetic edge that no synthetic can quite match.

Lifespan snapshot

Wood: 15-20 years with regular staining/sealing
Vinyl: 25-40 years, virtually zero maintenance

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