Proper fencing can augment many different types of businesses, from a daycare to construction headquarters. Essentially, any business that needs security and privacy can benefit from chain-link fencing. Below are some of the prime reasons that chain-link fencing can be a benefit to your commercial property.

Ease of Installation

The panels of chain-link fencing aren't the same for other materials such as iron or wood. In fact, chain link is a weave of galvanized metal wires. The chain-link fabric arrives in giant rolls.

During installation, the fencing contractors install the posts and rails. They then roll out the chain-link fabric, attaching it to the poles and frames as they go. This process is much faster and easier than constructing the fence from scratch.

Little Maintenance

Besides cost, one of the biggest benefits of chain-link fencing is how durable it is. Even the plainest fence is galvanized steel, which has great properties for resisting corrosion. Add vinyl or powder coating, and you get an even more durable surface.

You, therefore, have to do little to maintain the fence, which is a big boon if you have a long fence line around your business. Repairs are few, and they are simple to execute. However, you should examine your fence periodically. You might notice some sagging, which is easy to fix by tightening the chain-link fabric and re-fastening it.

Adaptability of Chain-Link Weave

The weave of chain link is surprisingly adaptable. You can choose both gauge size and hole size.

Gauging for the wire ranges between 6 and 13. The lower the number, the thicker the wire — and the stronger the fence. The 6-gauge wire is the strongest and is most suitable for heavy industrial businesses. A 9-gauge fence is suitable for most other commercial properties.

The mesh holes range in size from 3/8-inch to 2 3/8-inch. Again, the smaller the number, the stronger the fence.

Ability to Extend Up

One of the biggest benefits of chain-link fencing for business is its adaptability of form. With most fences, you can build higher if you need specialized security. However, with chain-link fences, you can customize the top design with extender arms. These arms affix to the posts and can angle in or out.

You can choose the material that goes between the extender arms. You often see the arms extending in to keep inhabitants inside the property. While a prison may come to mind first, such a construction is useful for pet care or child daycare too. In that case, you'll probably have more chain link between the arms.

If your main purpose is to keep intruders out, you'll extend the arms out. Here is where you might see barbed or razor wire. Again, a prison might come to mind, but you also see such extensions around construction headquarters or other businesses with valuable property inside.

Possibility for Privacy

With your business, you might find it helpful to keep the sightline clear between your property and the outside world. If you do need privacy in certain areas, you can customize your chain-link fence. The two main ways for adding privacy are with slats woven through the links or fabric covering the panels. Either method is useful to hide sensitive areas of your property.

Enjoy the benefits of chain-link fencing to augment your commercial property. Let Duke Fence Co., Inc., provide chain-link fencing for your business.