🧱 PVC Fencing Competitor Analysis: Why Value Fencing® Remains Africa's Original and Best
TL;DR:
Value Fencing® is the original designer and manufacturer of all current PVC fencing systems and related products in Africa. Our uPVC compounds, reinforced engineering design, and 20-year Limited Lifetime Warranty make our products stronger, safer, and longer-lasting than cheaper, imitation alternatives.
🔶 The Origin of PVC Fencing Excellence in Africa
Established in 2009, Value Fencing® pioneered the PVC fencing industry in South Africa and Africa, designing and perfecting the systems now widely copied by others.
We introduced a complete fencing ecosystem - posts, rails, gates, balustrades, pergolas, and screening - each engineered for African wind loads, UV exposure, and soil conditions.
While many competitors have since emerged, few understand the chemistry, engineering, and performance standards behind genuine ASTM-certified PVC fencing.
🧪 1. Chemical Composition: The Hidden Difference in Quality
Not all "PVC" fencing is created equal. The real difference lies in the chemical formula and the UV stabilizer used.
| Material AspectTypical CompetitorsValue Fencing® |
| UV Stabilizer (TiO₂) | Inexpensive Chinese TiO₂, partly substituted with CaCO₃ (chalk filler) | Genuine DuPont™ Titanium Dioxide (Canada) |
| UV Protection | Thin outer UV layer only | UV-treated material throughout the profile |
| Result | Fading, chalking, and brittleness within 2-3 years | Long-term colour retention and structural strength |
🧠 Why it matters:
CaCO₃-filled profiles appear solid but weaken molecularly over time. DuPont™ TiO₂ prevents UV degradation, ensuring our fencing stays white, glossy, and impact-resistant for decades - even under harsh South African sun.
🧱 2. Engineering Design: Section Span and Wall Thickness
Strength in fencing is about how far apart your posts are and how thick your profiles are - not just the visual design.
| FeatureCompetitorsValue Fencing® Advantage |
| Post Spacing | 2.4 m between posts | 1.9 m between posts |
| Post Wall Thickness | ~2.5 mm | 3.8 mm |
| Rail Wall Thickness | ~2.4 mm | 2.6 mm |
| Structural Integrity | ~45 % weaker under wind load | Up to 2× stronger under identical conditions |
⚙️ Why it matters:
A 1.9 m span reduces bending stress by more than 50 %, while thicker uPVC walls distribute impact evenly. Together, this results in a fence that won't sag, lean, or warp - even in strong coastal or inland winds.
The comparison photos show the difference clearly: Value Fencing® profiles are thicker, denser, and fully UV-treated - proof of real engineering, not imitation.
🧰 3. Foundation & Installation: Built to Withstand Decades
3. Foundation & Installation: Built to Withstand Decades (for 1.8 m-high fencing)
| Installation StepTypical CompetitorsValue Fencing® |
| Hole Depth | ~600 mm | 850 mm deep (specified for 1.8 m-high fencing) |
| Concrete Strength | 8-12 MPa | 30 MPa reinforced concrete |
| Reinforcement | None | Re-bar reinforced posts |
| Filling | Soil or low-strength mix | Fully filled with 42.5 S cement |
🧱 Why it matters:
Deeper holes and high-MPa concrete prevent movement, cracking, and water ingress. Combined with re-bar reinforcement, our installations achieve commercial-grade structural stability, ideal for estates, schools, and coastal homes.
🪚 4. Precision Cutting & Design Innovation
Every Value Fencing® project is CNC-precision cut to exact slot spacing, ensuring perfect symmetry and strength.
Our gates and larger spans feature full aluminium internal beams - eliminating the rust, sagging, and vibration issues common in cheaper steel-reinforced versions.
💡 Result: No rattling gates, no rust streaks, and no costly replacements.
🧡 5. The Lifetime Warranty Promise
Our Limited Lifetime Warranty covers material integrity, colour retention, and manufacturing defects - a reflection of 24 years in the fencing industry and 16 years as South Africa's PVC fencing leader.
Every installation is locally engineered, manufactured, and certified to ASTM standards for PVC Fencing - the world benchmark used in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.
⚖️ The True Cost of "Cheaper" Fencing
While some quotes may appear lower initially due to labour or location, those savings disappear when the product begins to fade, crack, or fail under load.
Value Fencing® installations require zero maintenance:
✅ No rust ✅ No rot ✅ No repainting ✅ No replacement
That means no future costs - only long-term, guaranteed peace of mind.
🏁 Final Takeaway: The Original, Still the Best
When you invest in Value Fencing®, you're not paying more - you're paying once.
Our designs have been the benchmark for every PVC fence system in Africa since 2009, and our commitment to uncompromising quality remains unmatched.
"Everything in business is negotiable, except Quality."
- Value Fencing® PVC Franchise Group
🌐 https://www.valuefencing.co.za
