Care and Maintenance
Catalyst™ fences are made to last with minimal upkeep. A few simple steps will help keep yours looking and working its best for years to come. Here are some easy ways to protect your investment.
General Care for All Fence Types
Rinse off debris
A simple spray with your garden hose removes grass clippings, dirt and fertilizer chemicals and helps keep your fence looking like new.
Avoid excess stress
Keep gates secured when not in use, and discourage children from swinging on them, to avoid excess wear on the hinges. Avoid stacking materials against your fence.
Annual check-up
Each Spring, adjust gates to ensure they’re level and latch securely. Oil hinges and check that screws are tight. If needed, re-tamp and realign any loose fence posts.
Specific Tips by Fence Material
In addition to the occasional spray with your garden hose, here are some specific tips for cleaning according to fence material.
Vinyl Fence Cleaning
Light cleaning
Mild soap and water takes care of most everyday dirt.
Minor stains
Use a non-abrasive liquid cleaner.
Stubborn stains
Try one of the following: Simple Green®, Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser, Mineral Spirits, Trichloroethylene, CLR® or vinegar. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Note: Avoid using Goof Off®, as it may damage the finish.
Aluminum Fence Cleaning
Light cleaning
Rinse with water, working from the bottom to the top of each section and then then back down to the bottom. This pattern will clean the surface on the way up, preventing dirty “run down” and possible streaking. Air dry or wipe with a soft, lint free cloth.
Deep cleaning
First, rinse the surface with clean water from the top to bottom. Then, clean with mild dish soap and water using a sponge. Immediately rinse any “run down” to lower parts of the fence. Never allow dish soap to collect or dry on surfaces. Immediately rinse the entire section with clean water, then allow to air dry or wipe dry with a soft, lint free cloth. For stubborn, water-soluble debris, repeat steps above until clean.
Basic stains
Can be cleaned using a simple degreaser, such as Simple Green®, and should be rinsed after applying.
Hard water stains
Use CLR® and rinse after applying.
Coastal areas
Frequently spray your fence with water to reduce accumulations of salt and dirt.
Aluminum Fence Repair
Life happens. For small scratches and dings, touch-up paint is available to match the original finish.
Contact Catalyst Customer Service to order.
For damaged pickets, we recommend replacement of the entire panel, as individual pickets cannot be easily removed.
Where to Buy
Fence Estimator
Request a QuoteLiterature / Technical Documents
2026 Product Catalog
Prefer flipping pages to scrolling them? View or download the 2026 Catalyst Product Catalog. It’s your complete guide to finding the perfect fence, with easy-to-browse layouts designed to help you get inspired, compare options and browse trending styles. See top-rated residential and commercial fences in vinyl, aluminum, steel and mixed materials, all in one convenient place.
Download CatalogSKU Lists
Vinyl
- Full Vinyl SKU List
- Cape Cod – Classic Picket
- Chesapeake – Closed Spindle Privacy
- Coronado Vinyl Ranch Rail
- Folly – 3″ Semi Private
- Hudson – 6″ Semi Private
- Largo – Semi-private Horizontal
- Madison – Solid Horizontal Privacy
- Montauk – Semi-Private Board-on-Board
- Nantucket – Classic Spade Picket
- Newbury – Solid Vertical Privacy
- Norwalk – Closed Picket
- Rockport – Classic Dog-Ear Picket
- Sarasota – Semi-Private Dog-Ear
- Seaside – Semi-Private Horizontal Louvered
- Sedona – Crossbuck Ranch Rail
- Sierra – Diamond Ranch Rail
- Tybee – Lattice Top Privacy
Aluminum | Screwed
Molded
Mixed Material
Sell Sheets
Warranty Documents
Looking for details on your Catalyst fence warranty? We’ve got you covered. Just click the link for the warranty that matches your fencing material to download complete warranty information for your specific fence type.
CAD Documents
Simplify your design process with the CAD documents for Catalyst fences. Quickly get the precise measurements and detailed specifications architects and other professionals need to create accurate landscape designs for residential and commercial projects.
Installation Instructions
For complete installation instructions in English, French or Spanish, click on the appropriate Catalyst fence or gate product below.
Vinyl and molded
- Post & Rail / Ranch Rail
- Vinyl Post & Rail Gates
- Steel U-Channel for Vinyl Infill Boards
- Racking a Vinyl Gate for Full Privacy Styles
- Louvered Fence
- Louvered Gate Kit
- HV-Post Fence System
- Horizontal Privacy Vinyl Fence Kit
- Horizontal Privacy Vinyl Gate Kit
- 5 x 5 Vinyl Fence Post Surface Mount
- Molded Privacy Fencing Instructions
- Vinyl Privacy Gates
- Privacy Vinyl Fence Kit
- Picket, Closed Top & Semi-Privacy Vinyl Fence Kit
- Vinyl Privacy & Picket Gates
- Premium LX Timbergrain Installation Instructions
Aluminum
Worry-Free Warranty
Enjoy more and worry less. Catalyst™ fences are built to last and backed by a transferable limited lifetime warranty, so you can relax knowing your investment is protected today—while adding value at resale time.
Coverage Highlights:
- Limited lifetime coverage
- Transferable protection
- Manufacturing defect coverage
- Excessive color fade protection
- Structural integrity assurance
Performance Plus Workmanship Warranty
Get extra peace of mind with up to 5 years of installation coverage from select Catalyst contractors. Ask your contractor about their coverage level.
Register Your Warranty
Ensure maximum protection for your Catalyst fence. Registration takes just a few minutes.
Find Warranty Details
Download complete warranty documentation for your specific product.
inspiration Gallery
Find inspiration for your project with our collection of fence installations. Browse our inspiration gallery for fencing ideas that meet your needs and match your style, then share your favorites with your Catalyst contractor.
Design Your Outdoor Space
The fence is just the beginning! Complement your Catalyst fence and unleash the potential of your space with more exterior products and outdoor project planning tools from Catalyst and the other outdoor brands of Oldcastle APG.
Solutions to Match Your Style
Create an outdoor living space that extends your style and enhances curb appeal with fencing and exterior products that accent your specific home style. From Cottage to Contemporary, we’ve got you covered.
Colonial
Craftsman
Ranch
Victorian
Mediterranean
Midcentury Modern
Contemporary
Farmhouse
Row Home
Find Coordinating Products
Create a perfectly coordinated exterior design with pavers and composite decking in a palette of rich textures and colors to complement the color and style of your Catalyst fence.
Traditional
Coastal
Cape Cod
Modern
Plan Your Next Project
Dreaming of a new deck, patio or poolside space? Maybe even a firepit or outdoor kitchen? From time-saving InstaDeck® outdoor flooring to outdoor kitchens and multi-room outdoor living spaces, Oldcastle APG has all the exterior solutions you need to make your perfect outdoor oasis a reality.
These planning tools can help guide your next steps so you can bring your backyard dreams to life!
Belgard Rooms
For paver projects from a simple pathway to a complete outdoor kitchen. Download plans or create your own for using Augmented Reality technology and Belgard® pavers and related accessories.
MoistureShield Project Hub
Design and plan your decking project with the FREE Outdoor Project Hub from MoistureShield® composite decking and enjoy performance innovations no other decking brand can match.
Yardzen Design Service
Want a custom-designed outdoor space from an expert? Yardzen is the easiest path to a yard you love. Paid service with a variety of packages available.
Live Well Outside
Catalyst is part of Oldcastle APG, a leading manufacturer with the most complete collection of outdoor brands in the industry. Oldcastle APG has everything you need to Live Well Outside, with exterior products that work well together to create the inviting outdoor spaces people need to connect, reflect and recharge.
Find your Perfect Fence
Not sure which fence is right for you? Our quick quiz simplifies the process. Answer a few questions and we’ll help you find a fence that checks all your boxes.
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What’s driving your decision?
Whether you’re looking to define your property line, contain kids or pets, or create a private oasis, start with a purpose or two in mind. Select any that match your needs and then click next.
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What finishes inspire you?
Consider finishes that complement the palette of your home and surrounding materials, such as pavers and decking, to enhance the overall appeal of your outdoor space.
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What style best represents your home?
Historic or modern? Urban or rustic? With styles for every aesthetic and architecture, it’s easy to find one to suit your needs.
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Any special considerations?
Different settings call for different solutions. Tell us about any specific conditions we should factor in.
Fence 101
Looking for the perfect fence but don’t know where to start? You’re in the right place. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to choose a solution that fits your lifestyle, budget and property.
Anatomy of a Fence
Get to know your posts from your pickets, and become fluent in fencing lingo.
Fencing Materials
Explore how materials differ in looks, durability and maintenance needs to find your ideal match.
What to Consider
Understand how key factors like climate, setting and lifestyle should factor into your choices.
Codes and Regulations
Navigate fencing regulations with confidence, and help ensure you meet local requirements.
What Will it Cost
Get insights on fencing costs to plan your project and budget effectively.
Find Your Perfect Fence
Ready to explore your options? Our Fence Finder Quiz guides you to the fencing solutions that will best meet your needs, elevate your yard and complement your home’s architecture.
Why Catalyst
One Brand
One Choice
Catalyst™ has combined the leading fence solutions in the U.S. to give our customers the choice and convenience of one brand with decades of industry experience and unlimited possibilities.
Complete Fencing Solutions
From vinyl and molded to aluminum and steel, with a full selection of matching gates and hardware, Catalyst has a solution to match the needs of residential and commercial customers alike.
Built Better From the Beginning
Quality and innovations no other brand can match, manufactured in America and built to last.
AlumiCast™ Technology
Aluminum Look + Strength
AlumiCast™ is a groundbreaking technology that gives Catalyst composite fencing a true high-gloss aluminum aesthetic with comparable aluminum strength. It combines aluminum-inspired style with long-term durability and smart, value-driven performance.
Available on Manchester with AlumiCast™ Technology
Composicore®
Superior Durability
Composicore® is our proprietary wood-free composite. With no wood fibers to absorb moisture, it resists rot, warping, splintering, and mold, while its dense core delivers long-term strength and stability with minimal upkeep.
SolarGuard®
Fade Resistance
SolarGuard®
Fade Resistance
Protect the beauty and vibrancy of your fencing with the performance of SolarGuard Fade Resistance in every Catalyst fence. Designed with advanced fade-resistant technology, SolarGuard provides superior, long-lasting protection against color degradation to help colors stay bold and rich, year after year, even in the harshest climates.
Standard on all vinyl, aluminum, and steel Catalyst fences
StayStraight®
Structural Integrity
StayStraight®
Structural Integrity
Ordinary vinyl fences can sag or bow over time. Catalyst vinyl fencing features patented StayStraight technology to keep your fence standing straight and tall. The unique material composition gives Catalyst vinyl fences and gates impressive structural durability in all weather conditions, for added protection against bending or sagging.
NoVis™
Hidden Fastener System
NoVis™
Hidden Fastener System
Enjoy a sleek, neighbor-friendly look with no unsightly fasteners. Our exclusive NoVis hidden fastener system locks fence panels together quickly and cleanly with industry-leading rackability, for picture-perfect appearance on level and sloping terrains without power tools or glaring hardware.
GlideLock®
Locking Infill Boards
GlideLock®
Locking Infill Boards
Gaps between boards detract from the appearance and effectiveness of a privacy fence. Catalyst helps keep your privacy fence private. Our GlideLock technology is a patented connecting system that quickly locks vinyl infill boards in place for the ultimate in gap-free, worry-free privacy. Proven to remain seamlessly connected during extreme weather and temperatures for lasting privacy, beauty and peace of mind.
TimberGrain™
Woodgrain Texture
TimberGrain™
Woodgrain Texture
Looking for a vinyl fence that looks and feels more like real wood? Choose a Catalyst fence with TimberGrain texture for the look of wood you love with the performance and convenience of long-lasting, low-maintenance vinyl. Enjoy the beauty of natural-looking grain with no splinters, rot, cracks, staining or peeling. Period.
SimTek®
Molded Panel Technology
SimTek®
Molded Panel Technology
Enjoy the look and feel of a real stone or wood enclosure with the ease and convenience of steel-reinforced polyethylene. Available in a variety of sizes, these commercial quality panels create an attractive barrier that reduces noise and buffers high winds. Their easy-clean surface releases grit and graffiti with a high-pressure washer.
Industry-Leading Powder Coating
Catalyst aluminum fences feature premium powder coating that outperforms the competition. With state-of-the-art automated powder coating equipment in-house, we maintain rigorous quality standards at every step. It starts with a proprietary powder formulation designed to meet our high-level specifications. Every piece is coated before assembly, to eliminate any chance of bare spots, and we achieve a 3-4 mil thickness—one of the best in the industry. Extensive system checks along the way ensure every piece is perfect, from start to flawless finish.
Outperforming Wood in Every Way
Catalyst Fence Solutions offer exceptional durability to look better and last longer than wood.
PROTECT WHAT MATTERS MOST
With a Class-A flame spread rating, Catalyst fences are designed to protect your home and property in more ways than one.
In wildfire-prone areas, every choice matters. Catalyst fences combine trusted strength and aesthetic beauty with an outstanding Class A flame spread rating of 15, providing a critical layer of defense against fire. With self-extinguishing and reliable properties, our vinyl fences are more than property boundaries – they are peace of mind, tested and proven for the ultimate protection.
Fence It & Forget It
With our Worry-Free Warranty
Your fence should give you more to enjoy at home, not more to do! Catalyst fences are backed by a transferable limited lifetime warranty so your investment isn’t just protected, it’s a benefit you can pass on as added value for your home.*
*Some exclusions may apply. See warranty for complete details.
Manufactured IN AMERICA, RESPONSIBLY
We’re proud to be an American manufacturer. Our hardworking fences are made by hardworking people in a community near you. Catalyst offers unmatched availability, with manufacturing locations across North America, and access to the largest network of dealers and distributors to serve your needs. Plus all the added confidence and peace of mind that comes with buying products made closer to home.
WE RECYCLE AND REUSE
We’re committed to recycling and reusing our materials whenever possible. Our partner-based recycling initiative helps keep scrap and end-of-life PVC and vinyl products out of landfills by collecting and recycling them into new substrate for our fences.
Part of Oldcastle APG
Live Well Outside
Catalyst is part of Oldcastle APG, a leading manufacturer with the most complete collection of outdoor brands in the industry. Oldcastle APG has everything you need to Live Well Outside, with exterior products that work together to create the inviting outdoor spaces people need to connect, reflect and recharge.
For Pros
Change the Conversation
Around Fencing
There’s a better way to do fencing. Catalyst™ has combined the leading fencing solutions in the U.S. to create a single brand offering decades of industry experience and unlimited possibilities.
Unmatched Availability
Get the right fence at the right time. We have domestic manufacturing at nine plants nationwide plus the broad distribution network you need to keep your projects on schedule.
Worry-Free Warranty
Quality products and peace of mind. Compete with confidence, knowing you can offer industry-leading fencing and warranty coverage that sets your business apart.
Widest Selection
More styles and leading solutions. Satisfy your customers with the industry’s broadest offering of residential and commercial fences in high-performance, low-maintenance materials and sought-after styles.
Exclusive Member Benefits
Build your business with our Valued Partner Program, Club Catalyst. Members earn rewards and gain access to. marketing tools, training, extended warranty options and more.
Support That Keeps You Moving
Ready to explore your options? Our Fence Finder Quiz guides you to the ideal fencing solution to meet your needs, elevate your yard and complement your home’s architecture.
Marketing Resources
Help generate awareness, leads and referrals with print, digital and social ads, plus billboards, brochures, catalogs and retail marketing pieces.
Product and Sales Training
Learn how to change the conversation around fencing to set yourself apart and earn more sales.
Business Tools and Insights
Keep up with trends and innovations to help tailor customer recommendations.
Built Better from the Beginning
Quality and innovations no other brand can match, manufactured in America and built to last.
Manufactured in America
Domestic manufacturing means our fencing products are made in communities closer to home, for greater speed, reliability and quality control, with fewer unknowns.
Easier to Install
We mind the details, to keep you moving on the job. Exceptional quality control means no surprises on the jobsite and thoughtful product design helps ensure fast, accurate installation.
Unique Innovations
Catalyst fences are built with numerous exclusive and patented technologies that enable our fences to significantly outperform competitors, for beauty and performance that stand up to the elements.
Catalyst Commercial Fencing
Meet the need for commercial, industrial and municipal applications with fence solutions high-performance aluminum, steel, molded panels and durable, low-maintenance vinyl.
More Options, More Styles
With Catalyst, you’ll have access to the industry’s best and broadest selection from a single brand, so you can help every customer find their perfect fence.
Worry-Free Warranty
Give your customers the confidence of knowing their investment is protected with our transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Part of Oldcastle APG
When you work with Catalyst, you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from working with the leader in outdoor living. Oldcastle APG offers the most complete collection of outdoor brands in the industry, making it easier to create the inviting outdoor spaces people need to connect, reflect and recharge. Explore the full range of Oldcastle APG brands to discover related products that help people Live Well Outside.