If you are more interested in installing a chain link fence rather than Welded Wire or Vinyl or even Wood, that is ok too. Chain Link has been the goto yard fence for many generations now and it is still a useful. It is still seen as one of the most practical styles of fence and everyone at one point has probably had one.
Chain Link is commonly galvanized which is what gives the silver color. However, there are places which carry different colored chain link fencing if you are interested in that. You can get different levels of Chain Link Fence for whatever you need. If just simple small lawn boundary, go for light residential. If some serious protection you can go with heavy commercial for some serious protection. Even throw some barbed wire at the top to keep the neighbor kids out (just kidding! Sort of). Installing yourself isn’t too hard if you have the right plan, materials, tools, and some know-how.
One thing people tend to over look is the Chain Link Gates. We all know the simple swing gate with the latch, but some don’t know that there are more styles than that for you to choose from.
Chain Link Swing Gate
Of course, the practical and simple swing gate, still just as good as it always has been. Typical for small openings rather than large.
Chain Link Barrier Gates
This is great for giving you a bit more protection and security. Not specific to a style but more of its security.
Chain Link Rolling Gates
A simple slide gate that is supported on the leading edge of the gate by a wheel sliding along a simple track, many sizes are available for small walkway to a big driveway.
Chain Link Cantilever Gates
This is exactly what it sounds like, it’s a fence that cantilevers itself to open and close while being supported only on one end.
Chain Link Overhead Gates
Not typically in a residential setting. These are overhead sliding gates that are hung from an i-beam on a gate trolley and tracks.
There are many interesting things you can do. It doesn’t have to be a simple little swing gate. However, it sometimes comes down to what you need rather than want. A big opening will obviously benefit better from some style of slide gate rather than a massive swinging gate.