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Chain Link Fencing - Introduction and Benefits of Using Chain Link Fencing

Chain-Link fencing requires no maintenance at all, as it is made up of galvanised chain-link wire, giving you the benefit of no maintenance trouble free fencing so you may sleep easy at night knowing this fencing is giving you not only value to your property but peace of mind. It can be coated in plastic, usually green in colour, or just have a plain galvanised finish. Chain-Link fencing is particularly good as a boundary where there is foliage or small animals as it requires virtually no maintenance once installed.

How is it installed?

Chain-Link fencing is mainly installed using galvanised posts which are concreted securely into the ground once concreted you can just forget them, they will be there many years with no maintenance required, depending upon the length of the fencing, end posts and strainer posts may be used. These posts should be concreted into the ground and once concreted a strainer wire is attached. Once the strainer wire has been tensioned then the chain link is attached, creating the finished fence.

What maintenance is required?

Once a chain-link fence has been installed no maintenance is required at all. The only thing to be aware of is that foliage and suchlike can attach and grow up the chain-link. This isn't a problem unless large amounts of foliage attaches itself, as this will cause a lot of strain on the fencing and could lead to collapse later down the line. Although chain-link is particularly strong, it is recommended that any foliage be encouraged not to grow up the fence. If well maintained and kept clear of foliage and other material, Chain-Link fencing can last in excess of 40 years, saving you money and the hassle of replacing your fence every 10 years.

Summary

Chain-Link fencing has a clean and subtle look, if installed in the right environment. It is not recommended for use in recreational or children's play areas because, for example, repeated kicking of a ball into the fence will cause the chain-link to weaken and start to sag over time. If this were to happen the fencing can be adjusted by tightening strainer wires to restore the fence's strength.

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