Wood vs. Vinyl Fencing - MMC Fencing & Railing Apr 12, 2016 . Vinyl, that's who! First introduced in the 1980s, vinyl fencing lasts much longer than wood, requires virtually no maintenance, and won't be destroyed by . to fall apart, you will need to replace the damaged lumber. Winner: Vinyl wins by a landslide, because it requires virtually no maintenance at all. COST