Chain fencing is often used by industries and various other sectors to protect the boundaries and ensure safety. It is often preferred over wood, aluminum, and PVC fencing for various reasons. But, should you get it for your business or your property? Doesn’t it look hideous?
Isn’t it too open and seamless?
Oh, but it sure is sturdy.
In this blog, we have talked about all the good sides and the bad sides of chain link fencing. If you are thinking of installing fencing for your business or property, this blog can help you in deciding whether you should install chain fencing or not. Let’s get to know the pros and cons.
Pros:
1. Cost-effective
Chain fencing is the most affordable type of fencing. When compared with wood, vinyl, or aluminum, it comes off as a cheap material for fencing. Neither the material of chain fencing nor the technique used to make fencing is expensive. Due to its affordability, this is often used to fence large establishments, industries, and even borders. Not only do large entities adopt this fencing type, but small businesses and even shops also use this fencing because of its low cost and cost-effectiveness.
2. Easy to Install
Chain fencing is a kind of net or knitted chain link. When you need to install them, all you need to do is to unroll the spool and set it against iron poles. No hassle. It is bendable material, therefore it can be installed around the corners and tricky spots pretty easily. On the other hand, the wood or vinyl panels require exact measurements for the right installation.
3. Durable and reliable
The material of chain fencing is iron, which is surely more durable and strong than wood or vinyl. The pattern of chain fencing is such that it doesn’t allow anything to pass through it. The knitted chain links will prevent animals, human beings, and even birds from entering the fenced area. It can be broken or cut through.
The chain link fencing can get corroded because of exposure and contact with moisture. Corrosion weakens the chain link causing it to break. However, you can avoid this problem by galvanizing.
1. Low maintenance
Unlike other materials and fence types, chain link fencing requires minimal possible maintenance. There is no need to paint, varnish, or clean the fence now and then. It does not accumulate moss or mold. You don’t need to take extra measures to protect it from excessive sun or rain.
So, if you are a newbie who is just starting a business, and there are already too many expenses on your plate, then for fencing you should pick chain link fencing because it is low cost as well as low maintenance.
2. Effective Containment
Say if you wish to put a fence around an area that is too big, and which is supposed to contain a bit of wildness, then there is no better choice than chain link fencing. For example, if you have a big yard in a secluded area, and you have pets or children in your home then a wood fence will not be able to contain them inside. A PVC fence will block the picturesque view for which you got the property in a far-flung area in the first place. So, a chain link fence doesn’t only allow visibility but also acts as an effective barrier.
Note: if your pets are too big, they might jump over the barrier and hurt themselves.
Cons
1. Unattractive Appearance
There is no doubt that chain fencing is the most ugly-looking fencing. It gives away a sense of a prison or high-security area such as a border or ammunition depot. From the looks of it, it is right for some industries, businesses, or specific public or commercial purposes; however, if you think of installing it in homes or gardens, we’d suggest you take a look at other types of fencing which look aesthetically appealing.
2. Too open, no privacy
The design of chain link fencing is loose knitted chain links. Once you install it, it looks almost invisible from even a short distance. Whatever is happening within the premises of your property is an open sight for everyone as chain link fencing provides no privacy.
It is great for use in business properties and other commercial uses. However, if the nature of work is such that you cannot risk privacy, then there are other types of fencing which provide more privacy.
3. Needs repairing over time
Although chain link fencing requires the minimum possible maintenance yet it does not mean that it frees you from maintenance or repairs completed. Over some time, the chain link can stretch, sag, or become loose. You’ll be left with no option but to go for repair.
4. Lesser security
Chain fencing is not the ideal deal when it comes to security. We have seen this much in tv serials and movies. The normal height of the fence installed in residential areas can be easily climbed up by anyone. To make it more secure, you need to add something else to chain link fencing. A taller fence with a barbed chain link on the top can help make it a more secure kind of fencing. If alone, chain link fencing is insufficient for security. If you are running a sensitive establishment such as a prison or chemical manufacturing, then we strongly suggest you add a barbed chain link to make it more secure.
5. Limited Design Options
Chain link fencing has a limited range of designs. It is only available in two designs. Although the size of knitting can vary, the design itself remains a diamond-like shape. There aren’t many options in terms of design. If you have decided on this form of fencing, then you must keep this con in your mind.
To know more about fencing, types of fencing, and the right kind of fencing for your business or residential needs, talk to experts at Golden Gate Rack.
If you wish to order a particular type of fencing, such as chain link fencing, or want to know the quotation of a warehouse accessory such as pallet racks, get in touch with us. We’ll take it from there.