Chain Link Fencing

Chain link fencing is the most common way of fencing off commercial and industrial properties for both security and visibility purposes. Barbed wire and sometimes razor ribbon is added as an extra deterrent. Residential chain link fencing is also popular, especially in areas where it’s more likely to flood (since water can easily flow through the diamonds of the chain link fabric). Chain link is most commonly a silver color because it is galvanized metal. Chain link can also be in a black or green color. The pipe is usually powder coated and the fabric is dipped in a vinyl coating. Chain link fencing lasts a really long time and a great bang for your buck. We often replace chain link fences that have been in place for over 30 to 50 years! 

Chain link fencing doesn’t have to be non-private. You can always add vinyl privacy slats later on.  However, it’s important to build the fence correctly in order for it to take on the extra wind load it will have once you add the privacy slats. If you are in an area with regular high winds and/or flooding, privacy slats are not necessarily recommended. When it comes to any kind of fencing project, including chain link fencing, it’s very important to use experienced fence companies in your area who can point to examples of their work and who stand behind it after the fact. Rocket Fence honors a 1 year workmanship warranty for any chain link fence we install. This covers any defect that is a direct result of the installation process itself (material defects are not included in this – manufacturers/distributors of the materials are responsible for this aspect).  Rocket Fence are local chain link fence installers in Cypress and surrounding north Houston areas. 

Chain link fencing is great for schools, churches, commercial businesses, and residences alike. Just like with anything else, there are different grades of material. This is just as true with chain link. You can get a residential grade, light commercial grade, and full commercial grade. The difference is diameter and thickness of the pipe (posts and rails) and the thickness of the chain link fabric itself. Residential chain link pipe is usually pretty thin [.065] with a 11-1/2 gauge fabric. Light commercial chain link pipe is a schedule 20 (or BF-20) with either 11 or 9 gauge fabric. Full commercial grade chain link pipe is schedule 40 with 9 gauge fabric. Even in residential installations, we always recommend light commercial grade materials. It is a little more costly but will last much longer without the need of repairs. The residential chain link is pretty lightweight and will not withstand much external force. 

We buy our chain link only from certified fence suppliers such as Binford Supply, Eagle Fence Distribution, & Merchants Metals. We never buy it from suppliers who do not specialize in fencing. Home Depot and Lowe’s usually only carry residential and cheaper grade chain link. 

Chain link gates are also the most affordable when you need a larger entry or access gate as compared to wrought iron or wood. They can be built to swing, roll on a v-track on the ground, or slide on nylon rollers suspended off the ground (cantilever style). 

As a top rated Houston fence company, Rocket Fence can take care of all your chain link fencing needs. We provide free estimates and also offer financing options as well so you don’t have to save up in full to get started on your project. In fact, as steel prices continue to increase, you may end up paying the same total amount with today’s pricing with some interest compared to cash pricing down the road. Call us today or request a fencing quote online to get started. We may be able to provide pricing over the phone.  If not, schedule an appointment with one of our fence estimators. We’d love to hear from you!  We are the best chain link fence installers in Houston.