In 1996 Rick Ashcraft of Springville, owner of CFC, hit an unmarked natural gasoline line and burned 38% of his body. This didn’t stop him from growing the quality company he had started while working to put himself through college.

His commitment to his company and customers had him back on the job in one month, instead of the doctor recommended three months. Dependability and durability are something that matters.

Seeking a durable composite fence product Ascraft met with Trex. Trex is the largest composite deck manufacturer. He assisted in the research and design of the product he is now able to bring to Utah home owners and contractors.

The once small Springville-based business, which Ashcraft started in his home, is now housed in Provo and carries the largest supply of cedar in Utah Valley.

CFC builds fences and decks for residents up and down the Wasatch Front. They also supply do-it-yourself homeowners with the product, as well as how-to guides they have created.

Trex fencing is a great alternative to vinyl and wood fencing. Utah is an introductory market for Trex fencing and CFC fences and decks is the premiere provider to the valley.

The Trex fencing, just like the decking, is a composite of recycled plastic and sawdust from furniture lumber mills and makes it an environmentally friendly product. This is in keeping with the Green Homes campaign.

The stain goes throughout the product, so there is never a need for staining or sanding and it carries a 25-year warranty. This allows home owners to spend weekends in the great outdoors or with friends and family rather than maintaining their fence.

Vinyl fencing is everywhere. Many of these hollow vinyl fences become brittle in our harsh Utah winters and hot summers. They also get holes in them and black marks from the handle bars of bikes, etc.

One of the reasons that Trex choose Utah was because of the strength of the composite vinyl fencing. Trex fence offers another option in maintenance free fencing without the shiny white glare of a plastic fence. The Trex fence pieces are solid and interlocking so they are 100% private. Although the fencing is currently only available in tan and grey, additional colors are scheduled to be available in the near future. CFC built the Trex fence displayed in the 2006 Salt Lake Parade of Homes.

It is particularly popular in the Ranches area, Suncrest and Traverse Mountain because of the 110-mile wind rating. Trex fencing is built to last and so is CFC fences and decks. Trex corporation’s national marketing campaign features photos of a fence and deck buildt by CFC in the Provo River Bottoms.

To view other projects around the valley visit CFC’s website at fenceutah.com The CFC website fenceutah.com shows many fences and decks around the

This story appeared in The Springville Herald on page A7.