Chain link fence installation Milton, ON
If you’re “on the fence” about chain link fencing, don’t fret. We at Milton Fence are dedicated to educating you about the features, including pros and cons, of chain link fences. Our mission is to provide high quality materials and chain link fence installation services to home and business owners in Milton, Ontario and surrounding areas, for yard enclosures, pool fencing and more.
So let’s dive in. What are the pros? One of the most highly quoted reasons for selecting chain link fencing is its price point. At an average of $10-$20 per linear foot, you’re looking at one of the most affordable fence options available on the market today. Of course, the price will range depending on how you customize it. If you’re looking for a low gauge (thicker) wire mesh, you need a higher than standard fence height, you want to add specialized coatings in addition to galvanization such as vinyl coating or powder coating, and/or you want to add privacy slats or panels, the price goes up. But even with these additions, the final ticket price of materials and labour will still be noticeably more affordable than other fence options like wood fencing, vinyl, composite and other metals like wrought iron or steel. |
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What are the cons?
One of the most highly quoted disadvantages of chain link fencing is its appearance. Generally, a customer who’s working with a limited budget and/or simply needs a secure, durable and reliable fencing system is more than happy to work with wire mesh fences. Even with available colour customization in vinyl coating, for example, where you have a choice of black, green, white or brown, many people would say that’s not enough to jazz up the appearance, that it just makes it look more “acceptable”. So chain link fencing won’t necessarily be winning beauty contests anytime soon, but they don’t necessarily have to be relegated to the “ugly” category.
If appearance is still of concern but your budget can’t budge, there are ways to beautify your space with the diamond mesh fence. Think of it as a canvas where you can complement it with greenery. Trees and shrubs work well with it and can potentially add a level of privacy depending on the height of the greenery. You can also add decorative and functional privacy vertical slats to minimize the industrial look.
Another obvious feature of wire netting is the fact there are open spaces. Whether this is perceived as a pro or con depends on the consumer’s needs. If privacy is not a major priority, chain link fencing is the perfect type of fence as it allows plenty of air flow and can therefore withstand high wind conditions. On the flip side, because of the large openings, a chain link fence is not the most obvious choice for privacy fencing because not many people know about the option to add privacy slats or a privacy screen.
No matter what you ultimately decide, know that your chain link fence installation will be done properly by our highly skilled chain link fence contractors. Milton Fence will ensure that you’ll have a lovely chain link fence that will last years, even in our sometimes harsh Canadian climate. Call us today for a free estimate.
One of the most highly quoted disadvantages of chain link fencing is its appearance. Generally, a customer who’s working with a limited budget and/or simply needs a secure, durable and reliable fencing system is more than happy to work with wire mesh fences. Even with available colour customization in vinyl coating, for example, where you have a choice of black, green, white or brown, many people would say that’s not enough to jazz up the appearance, that it just makes it look more “acceptable”. So chain link fencing won’t necessarily be winning beauty contests anytime soon, but they don’t necessarily have to be relegated to the “ugly” category.
If appearance is still of concern but your budget can’t budge, there are ways to beautify your space with the diamond mesh fence. Think of it as a canvas where you can complement it with greenery. Trees and shrubs work well with it and can potentially add a level of privacy depending on the height of the greenery. You can also add decorative and functional privacy vertical slats to minimize the industrial look.
Another obvious feature of wire netting is the fact there are open spaces. Whether this is perceived as a pro or con depends on the consumer’s needs. If privacy is not a major priority, chain link fencing is the perfect type of fence as it allows plenty of air flow and can therefore withstand high wind conditions. On the flip side, because of the large openings, a chain link fence is not the most obvious choice for privacy fencing because not many people know about the option to add privacy slats or a privacy screen.
No matter what you ultimately decide, know that your chain link fence installation will be done properly by our highly skilled chain link fence contractors. Milton Fence will ensure that you’ll have a lovely chain link fence that will last years, even in our sometimes harsh Canadian climate. Call us today for a free estimate.
