| Rated lifespan<\/td> | 15 years, UV-rated to 40\u00b0C climates<\/td> | No equivalent rating; depends on treatment, drainage and upkeep<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n On the supply side, the fence panel minimum order is 50 panels with tiered bulk discounts of 5-15% \u2014 the same tiered-discount structure as the stabling line, which matters for facilities pricing both together. And note what the table does not contain: a per-meter number. Those belong to your quotes, and the discipline that makes them comparable is the same eight-line habit the walker pricing guide on this site describes \u2014 specify identically, then compare.<\/p>\n\n Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n Is PVC fencing safer than wood for horses?<\/h3>\nOn impact behavior, yes: PVC rails flex and give way at designed points, while wood either holds rigid or splinters \u2014 and splintered rails are a laceration hazard around a panicked horse. The trade-off is containment: a flexible fence is gentler and less absolute, so match the specification to the job the fence does.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n How long does PVC horse fencing last?<\/h3>\nThe factory’s UV-resistant PVC arena fencing is rated for a 15-year lifespan in climates reaching 40\u00b0C. The rating is the purchase criterion: buy PVC with a written UV rating matched to your climate, because unrated product in strong sun embrittles years earlier.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n Does PVC fencing need maintenance?<\/h3>\nIt needs a different and smaller job: washing, checking post mounts, and replacing the occasional rail after a genuine impact \u2014 a swap rather than carpentry. No painting, no chemical treatment, and chewing is a non-event because the rail gives a chewer nothing to splinter off.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n Which is better in a wet climate?<\/h3>\nWet climates are the hardest test for timber \u2014 moisture works on posts at ground level and the treatment cycle gets shorter. PVC does not absorb, rot or need treatment, which is why the UK and New Zealand markets in the factory’s range lean toward it. Confirm drainage and post-setting details for either material before ordering.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n |