Why Do Chain Link Fences Make for the Best Security Fencing?
Readers sometimes ask me what the best security fencing is. I tell them that I recommend chain-link fences. Let's take a look here at why I issue that recommendation, as well as why I append a caveat to the advice. Why Chain Link Is Good for Security Fencing First of all, chain-link fences are not alone in being good for security fencing. Wrought iron, for example, is also a fine choice. But in considering cost as well as effectiveness, the fact is that chain-link fences provide homeowners with strong security, but at a cost below that of wrought iron, which is a traditional favorite of the wealthy. But let's get into the specifics now. When using chain link for security fencing: Strive for a height of 6 feet or greater. Make sure that the thickness of the wire is at least 9-gauge. What is it that makes both wrought iron and chain-link fences so effective in securing a property? Well, both are strong but see-through. You should avoid solid barriers when erect...