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You'll be able to see everything that is going on inside and outside your yard when you have a chain link fence installed.
A chain link fence is a type of woven fence usually made from galvanized or LLDPE-coated steel wire.
The wires run vertically and are bent into a zig-zag pattern so that each "zig" hooks with the wire immediately on one side and each "zag" with the wire immediately on the other. This forms the characteristic diamond pattern seen in this type of fence.
While all types of chain link fences don't look the same, they all feature a standard woven framework. Wire mesh is fixed to strained wires set between angle iron stakes, making a standard chain link fence extremely secure and, at 6 feet tall, extremely difficult to climb.
Of course, this type of fence does not offer much privacy, regardless of the style. Available in a few different varieties, a chain link fence isn't particularly beautiful when compared to picket, post-and-rail or board fences.
A few different design styles, however, can turn that stark metal fence into an attractive landscape addition.
Coating
The different styles or types of chain link fencing revolve around the differences in the wire. Available in stainless steel, galvanized steel, and PVC coating, the wire chain-links are most often coated with zinc to prevent oxidation of the metals, leading to rust.
Chain link with polyester and PVC or polyvinyl chloride finishes – generally more appropriate for a residential setting, will be more expensive. This rubberized coating is bonded to the steel, providing a softer, smoother finish and adding a second layer of rust prevention.
Color
These rubberized PVC coatings are added over the zinc finish. The more natural and organic colors tend to blend into the surroundings, making it well-suited for backyards. Heavier coatings last the longest and can range from 10 to 14 mils thick. Fences coated with a polyester product to a depth of 3 mils are generally less durable than PVC and less expensive. Standard colors include black, brown and green.