Molded Privacy Fence
Stone Look Composite Fence in Columbia, SC
Steel-reinforced molded panel with a stone texture. Heavy enough to absorb road noise, stackable to 8 feet.
Catalyst Fence SolutionsFence supplied by Catalyst Fence Solutionsand installed by Chonko Construction
At a Glance
Catalyst Fence SolutionsThe Boulder is not an extruded vinyl fence. It is a heavy molded polyethylene panel with a stone face, cast as one piece and reinforced with steel.
Available Colors (5)
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The Boulder is not an extruded vinyl fence. It is a heavy molded polyethylene panel with a stone face, cast as one piece and reinforced with steel.
SimTek molded stone texture- Molded, not assembled
The stone texture is cast through the panel rather than printed on it, so there is no surface layer to chip or peel.
- Heavy enough to cut noise
Catalyst engineers the SimTek® panel to absorb noise and resist impact, which is what separates it from a hollow panel on a road frontage.
- Stackable to 12 feet
Panels stack for 96 inch and 144 inch heights, so a tall screen does not need a custom build.
- Graffiti cleans off
Catalyst lists easy graffiti clean-up as a property of the SimTek panel.
- Rails that stay straight
Catalyst's StayStraight® construction guards the rails against bending and sagging in any weather.
- Color that holds
SolarGuard® fade resistance keeps the finish from chalking or yellowing in full Carolina sun.
- Made by Catalyst, installed by us
Catalyst Fence Solutions manufactures the Boulder, and the image above is its product visualization, not a photograph of a Chonko Construction job. We are the installing builder.
The Boulder comes in one tier, in five earth-tone granites.
Heights 4 and 6 feet, stackable to 8 and 12 feet.
- checkPanel widths. 6 and 8 feet. Walk gates and drive gates are built to match the panel, and we set post depth and spacing to the height you choose. Gates are reinforced with a 1 1/2 inch galvanized steel box tube.
Pick the Boulder when the fence has a job beyond marking the line.
The panel's weight is the point: it absorbs road noise instead of passing it through.
Catalyst positions it for acreage, and the earth tones read as a wall rather than as fencing.
Stacking to 12 feet covers what a standard 6 foot panel cannot.
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The same panel in wood tones. Catalyst offers the Breckenridge, the identical molded system in four woodgrain finishes.
These are the parts we order and set.
- Panel type
- Molded Privacy Fence
- Height options
- 4 to 8 ft
- Width
- Panels 6 and 8 ft wide
- Material
- Composite
- Finish
- SimTek molded stone texture
- Panels
- One-piece molded polyethylene with a steel-reinforced core and a cast stone face.
- Posts
- 5 by 5 inch posts set in concrete footings. Panels stack on the posts for the taller heights.
- Accessories
- Gap fillers, corner, line and end skirts, and concrete mounts, per the run and the grade.
Post caps are a choice, not a default.
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The vinyl accent line. Pyramid, Internal, Gothic, New England, Ball, Neptune, Federation, Contemporary and Solar.
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The solar cap lights the line. Catalyst's Solar Post Cap puts off-the-grid landscape lighting on the posts, with no wiring to run.
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Pick it with the style. The cap is the part of the fence you see at eye level from the house. We price the caps with the panels, so it is one number rather than a change order later.
For the Boulder, the number moves with linear footage first, then the height you choose (4 to 8 ft), the gates, and the ground the posts go into. The full breakdown of what moves a composite fence price is on the composite fence page; we set the exact figure in writing after we walk the property.
Want real numbers? Our composite fence cost guide breaks down what a composite fence runs per linear foot in the Midlands, and the all-materials fence cost guide compares it to the other fence types. Whatever your number, it is set in the contract before any post hole is dug.
Warranty and Who Installs It
Two warranties cover a Boulder we install.
Catalyst backs its fence with a transferable limited lifetime warranty; the warranty document carries the terms.
Chonko Construction is a licensed home builder, license #52210, and the installation carries our named workmanship warranty.
Licensed South Carolina home builder, SC Residential Builders License #52210. One contract covers the panels, the posts, the gates and the installer.
Composite in the Midlands
A molded panel is built for the Midlands.
- Humidity. It does not rot and does not feed termites.
- Sun. The color runs through the panel, so there is no paint layer to chalk or peel.
- Grade. On a sloped lot the panels step with the ground, and the posts are set in concrete.
The Catalyst Fence Solutions logo, Catalyst®, StayStraight®, SolarGuard®, GlideLock®, SimTek®, Composicore®, TimberGrain™, NoVis™ and AlumiCast™ are trademarks of Catalyst Fence Solutions, an Oldcastle APG brand, used here to identify the manufacturer of the fence we install. Chonko Construction is an independent contractor and is not affiliated with, authorized by or endorsed by Catalyst Fence Solutions. Product names, dimensions and specifications are the manufacturer’s. Fence images on this page are renderings produced by Chonko Construction from the manufacturer’s product visualization; they show the product, not a Chonko Construction installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Boulder really reduce noise?add
Catalyst designs the SimTek panel to absorb noise, and the weight of a solid molded panel is why. It is the style we reach for on a road frontage. We do not publish a decibel figure because Catalyst does not.
How tall can the Boulder go?add
Panels come in 4 and 6 foot heights and stack to 96 inch and 144 inch, so 8 and 12 feet are standard rather than custom.
Does the stone texture fade?add
The color runs through the panel and the material is UV-stabilized, so there is no paint layer to chalk or peel. A rinse with a hose is the maintenance.
What is a stone look fence?add
The Boulder is not an extruded vinyl fence. It is a heavy molded polyethylene panel with a stone face, cast as one piece and reinforced with steel. The Boulder is Catalyst Fence Solutions' version of it, and Chonko Construction installs it across Columbia and the Midlands under one written contract.
What heights does the Boulder come in?add
4 to 8 ft. We match the height to the job: privacy and pool code want the taller end, a front-yard boundary usually wants the shorter.
Can the Boulder be installed on a slope?add
Yes. On a grade we rack or step the panels so the fence follows the slope and stays level, and we show you which approach fits before any post is set.
Which colors does the Boulder come in?add
5 colors: Beige Granite, Brown Granite, Dark Brown Granite, Gray Granite, Dark Gray Granite. Ask which are quick-ship, because it changes the start date.
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