What is a Chain Link Fence?
A chain link fence is a fence “woven” from galvanized steel wire into a mesh or net-type configuration that forms a series of interlocking squares. This woven mesh is referred as the “fabric” of the fence. It is secured to steel posts embedded in the ground, often used to enclose schoolyards, parking lots, industrial property, tennis courts, baseball fields, and even residential yards. It can also be used to create dog runs, kennels, and animal pens, and is regularly used as a temporary fence to safeguard construction sites. The wire of a chain link fence can come in various gauges or thicknesses. The lower the gauge number, the thicker the wire and the more expensive the fence will be. Typical sizes are 11 gauge (thin), 10 gauge (thicker) and 9 gauge (thicker still). Another specification of a chain link fence is the diameter of the mesh. This is the diagonal inside measurement of one of the “squares” taken in both directions. The most common mesh size is 2-inch (5 cm), normally used
