How to Make Your Chain link Fence Look Less Industrial

Chain link fencing has a poor rep. It might appear overly industrial or too transient. Some homeowners organizations prohibit it, while others require a timber fence without permitting vinyl or wrought iron alternatives. However, if you have your heart set on chain link fencing, you know you made the right decision. The material is durable, low-maintenance, and reasonably priced. It's also simple to fix. If you're not sure how chain link fencing looks, here are several methods to increase its curb appeal:

1. Choose the Right Design

Consider a chain link fence that you recall seeing as a child. It was a simple metal fence with a few posts to secure it. The metal in the twists of the chain links was corroding somewhat. Perhaps one of the panels sagged a little.

However, it is no longer your only alternative. Chain link fences for residential properties are available in a variety of styles. To keep the fencing straight and robust, they have thinner panels with more support posts. Vinyl covers are available for each metal line. Not only does this protect the metal from UV radiation, moisture, and physical efforts to cut through the fence, but it also allows you to pick the colour of the fence.

A black chain link fence with vinyl protection is a popular home type. The panels are rimmed with thicker black metal, and the design makes your property seem sharp, clean, and elegant without the bad connotation associated with metallic chain links. There are also decorative panels with motifs woven into the links and wooden supports that give the fence a rustic appearance. Another typical home design is to employ more extensive fence posts that protrude over the panels. Birdhouses, lamps, and other lawn ornaments can be hung from these pillars.

Even if you stay with a basic chain link fence design, there are many ways to customize it to match your house and backyard even before installing it.

2. Spruce It Up With the Right Plants

Plants surround your home and make it feel as if it's not just a structure but a home. They can do the same for a chain link fence. Not only will you add a visual element of colour and life, but you can also add a dash of functionality to an otherwise lifeless fence. Plant bushes and trees around your fence and the fence will become part of the garden you cultivate on your property.

Plants that you can use include:

• Vines such as morning or evening glories, wisteria, and grapevines

• Shrubs such as boxwood and yew

• Small trees such as camphor or cherry

Most chain link fences can handle some light pruning, but you should keep in mind that trees and shrubs will eventually grow so big that they will block your view or block light coming into your yard.

3. Add Other Accents to Your Fence

If you have a fence with a lot of space between the links, consider adding some personal touches to make the fence work for you. Some of the things you can do are add signs, hang flags, or paint the fence. You can also add other accents such as fountains, bird feeders, or birdbaths.

Conclusion

While chain link fencing may not be the first choice for many homeowners, it's an economical choice that can look beautiful. All you need to do to give it a great look is to choose the right design and build it in the right part of your yard, so it complements the surrounding landscape. You can also add elements to accentuate the beautiful structure and eliminate the negative connotations of growing up around it.

At Atlantic Fence, we have been the top choice for fence building, repair, installation, removal, and relocation. We provide industrial, residential, and commercial fencing solutions and gate operator installations. We only use premium-grade chain link fence material. Call us today for a free quote on your chain link fence installation in Edmonton!