Hartsell Brothers Fence Company
If you own or manage an apartment community and need to put up some fencing, you may feel paralyzed by the vast array of fencing materials from which you can choose. But while vinyl, cedar, and pine fencing all have their places, there is one material that really stands out as a smart choice for apartment communities: chain link fencing. Here are five reasons why chain link fencing works so well for apartment complexes and housing developments
CHAIN LINK FENCING IS AFFORDABLE
If you do not have a lot of capital to put into fencing, chain link is a great choice because it comes at a lower price point than vinyl, cedar, and most other materials. This allows you to get a fence put up sooner, which makes your apartment community more appealing to residents.
Chain link fencing also requires less maintenance than other fencing types so that you will save money year after year on equipment and labor. All you need to do is hose the fence off a few times per year, and check it periodically for rips and loose fence posts.
CHAIN LINK FENCING IS SAFE FOR KIDS AND PETS
You would hate to have a child or pet injured on your property. Not only would this be unfortunate for the injury victim, but it may also mean increased insurance rates and time spent in court. Chain link fencing is a very safe choice for kids and pets. There are no splinters like there would be on a wooden fence, and since you can see through the fence, parents will be able to keep an eye on kids if they happen to be on the other side.
CHAIN LINK FENCING CAN BE MADE PRIVATE IN CERTAIN AREAS
The fact that you can see right through a chain link fence is often cited as a downfall. However, you can make a chain link fence private in areas where you need it to be.
Just slip privacy slats, which are long pieces of vinyl or plastic, between the chain links. This allows you to have the best of both worlds. Leave the fence plain where you want residents to be able to see through it and add slats right behind homes where you think residents may want to feel more isolated.
CHAIN LINK FENCING IS QUICK TO INSTALL
Carrying on construction projects can be tough in an apartment community. Residents need to get in and out to drive to work, and they don’t want the eyesore of a construction site in their yards. Chain link fencing is quick and easy to install, so your residents don’t have to put up with the construction for very long. This is especially helpful if you have prospective tenants come to look at apartments and want the community to look appealing.
CHAIN LINK FENCING DOES NOT ATTRACT PESTS
A termite or carpenter ant invasion can be a real nightmare in an apartment community. These pests may start off with a fence and then work their way into the buildings themselves. Getting inside individual apartments to exterminate can be a hassle, and tenants won’t appreciate the presence of pests. Thankfully, chain link fencing does not attract these pests the way a wood fence might. You don’t have to apply chemical insecticides, either.
If you’re in need of a new fence for your apartment community, get in touch with Hartsell Brothers Fence Company to learn more about our chain link fences. We offer custom fencing, gates, controlled entry features, and other features to meet your specific needs. You and your residents will be happy with the results
