What could be more ubiquitous in our modern urban (and suburban) environments than chain link fences? They are so omnipresent in our environment that we tend to forget how they came about. Chain link fences are distinguished by their zigzagging steel wires—when clicked into place, these wires form the typical “diamond” patterned metallic fence we all know and love.
There is a reason why chain link fences can be found in so many places around the world. Probably the most important is its low price-tag—for being so incredibly effective, they are probably the cheapest fencing solution around. The second reason for the popularity of chain link fences is their ease-of-installation. Besides the installation of the posts, chain link fences can remain quite shallow in the ground—effortless in general.
There are many uses for chain link fences, and all of them are crucial to our functioning as a society. Chain link fences are used to contain sporting zones—baseball diamonds and outdoor tennis and basketball courts are all usually surrounded by chain link fences—these prevent the escape of basketballs, tennis balls, and baseballs that tend to wander through neighbors’ windows.
Chain link fences are also often used in schools, prisons, parking lots, etc—they are the ultimate answer to sectioning off parts of our environment. One of the main reasons for its popularity in these realms is its ability to halt human beings without blocking their view of what is on the other side.
No matter how easy it is, it is not recommended that uninformed beginners attempt to install chain link fences alone. Professional guidance (or at least some education on the matter) will help you install it properly the first time around. Once you are happy with its setup, enjoy the many uses your chain link fence will provide.