Chain link fence is a consumer favorite for both residential and commercial products. Its affordability and durability make it a solid choice. Chain link, often associated with security, is a versatile choice with many functions and uses.
- Decorative – Vinyl color-coated options can make your chain-link fence practically blend into the landscape around it. Black, green, and brown are most often used to minimize the presence of the fence.
- Residential – Chain-link is both an economical and secure way to protect children and pets. It provides security while allowing homeowners to see through it. Slats can also be inserted for additional security and privacy.
- Commercial & Industrial – Industrial chain-link is the number one way to provide a safe and secure work environment, with traditional metallic being a popular choice.
- Recreational – Used in parks, sports facilities, swimming pools, and other areas, chain-link fences are also used for temporary structures during special events like parades.
- Pool fencing – The open weave of chain-link allows a see-through protective barrier for adults to monitor the activity around the pool area.
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Advantages of Chain Link
- Affordable
- Durable
- New recent colors make it more attractive for residential
- Residential and Commercial use
Common heights include 3-10ft, though almost any height is possible. Common mesh gauges are 9 (commercial) and 11.5 (residential). Chain link is commonly used for baseball and softball complexes as well as tennis courts. We have experience installing both.
The popularity of chain-link fence is due to its relatively low cost and ease of installation. A further advantage is that due to the open weave, chain-link fences are transparent, and do not obscure sunlight from either side of the fence. If a semi-opaque fence is desired, this can be achieved by the insertion of slats into the mesh.