Vinyl Ranch Rail Fence
Diamond Post and Rail Vinyl Fence in Columbia, SC
Square rails set at a slight angle. A sharper line than standard ranch rail.
Catalyst Fence SolutionsFence supplied by Catalyst Fence Solutionsand installed by Chonko Construction
At a Glance
Catalyst Fence SolutionsThe Sierra is a diamond post and rail: square rails set on the diagonal so the edge, not the face, points out.
Available Colors (1)
Every color this style is offered in.
The Sierra is a diamond post and rail: square rails set on the diagonal so the edge, not the face, points out.
Smooth solid- Rails on the diamond
3 1/4 inch square rails turned 45 degrees. It is a small change that gives the fence a sharper line than standard flat rail.
- Two or three rails
Two rails at 3 feet, three rails at 4 feet.
- Minimal by design
Catalyst's framing is minimal in style and engineered to last, with a non-yellowing white that needs virtually zero upkeep.
- 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 Sierra, and the image above is its product visualization, not a photograph of a Chonko Construction job. We are the installing builder.
The Sierra is offered in one tier and one color.
Heights 3 feet in the 2 rail build and 4 feet in the 3 rail.
- checkPanel widths. 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.
Pick the Sierra when a standard ranch rail looks too plain.
The diagonal rail is the most contemporary line in the ranch rail group.
It reads as designed rather than as agricultural.
Three feet in the 2 rail build sits low enough to edge a yard without enclosing it.
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The traditional version. Coronado is flat rail in two, three or four, including the woodgrain finishes.
These are the parts we order and set.
- Panel type
- Vinyl Ranch Rail Fence
- Height options
- 3 to 4 ft
- Width
- Panels 8 ft wide
- Material
- Vinyl
- Finish
- Smooth solid
- Rails
- 3 1/4 by 3 1/4 by 96 inch square rails set on the diagonal.
- Posts
- 5 by 5 inch posts set in concrete footings, 60 inches for the 2 rail build and 84 inches for the 3 rail.
- Top rail
- Catalyst builds its vinyl fence on ten named top rails: Element Grand, Element LX Premium, Element Limited, Element Reserve, Element Signature, Element Base, Vertex Grand, Vertex Signature, Vertex Base and Apex. Which one your panel carries follows the grade and the panel size, so it is confirmed on the order rather than chosen off a page.
Post caps are a choice, not a default.
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Nine vinyl caps. 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.
Top rail profiles
drawn to scale, 10 in the programWhich rail your panel carries follows its grade and size, so it is confirmed on the order rather than chosen off a page. Three of the ten are supplied through Catalyst’s lineal program.
For the Sierra, the number moves with linear footage first, then the height you choose (3 to 4 ft), the gates, and the ground the posts go into. The full breakdown of what moves a vinyl fence price is on the vinyl fence page; we set the exact figure in writing after we walk the property.
Want real numbers? Our vinyl fence cost guide breaks down what a vinyl 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 Sierra 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.
Vinyl in the Midlands
Vinyl suits South Carolina's climate.
- Humidity. It does not rot, and termites have nothing to eat.
- Sun. UV-stabilized panels resist the fading and yellowing strong Carolina sun causes over time.
- Wind and storms. Set on properly spaced posts in concrete footings, a solid panel carries Midlands storm wind.
Other Vinyl Styles
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
What does diamond post and rail mean?add
The rails are square and turned 45 degrees, so an edge faces out instead of a flat face. It changes the shadow line and makes the fence look sharper.
How many rails does the Sierra have?add
Two at 3 feet, three at 4 feet. The height and the rail count go together on this style.
What colors does the Sierra come in?add
A non-yellowing white, the one finish Catalyst offers in this style.
What is a vinyl post and rail fence?add
The Sierra is a diamond post and rail: square rails set on the diagonal so the edge, not the face, points out. The Sierra 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 Sierra come in?add
3 to 4 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 Sierra 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.
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