Chain Link vs Vinyl: The Best Privacy Fence for Your Home

Many factors come into play when choosing the best privacy fence for your property. The most vital of these are cost, maintenance, and durability. These three will often dictate the type of privacy fence you erect around your compound. Presently, vinyl panels and privacy chain link are the most popular privacy fences in the High Desert region. When discussing chain link vs. vinyl fences, some differences become apparent. It is essential to note how these stack up against each other and against the needs your privacy fence must address. 

Chain Link Privacy Fence

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This style of fencing uses heavy-duty steel poles and a steel mesh for strength. It adds vinyl slats woven through the mesh for coverage. It’s easy to install, is durable, and has high damage resistance. If you want privacy on a budget, this is a good bet.

Vinyl Privacy Fence

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Vinyl privacy fence uses pre-constructed panels anchored to vinyl posts to give you a solid privacy option. It is becoming a popular alternative to traditional stone or wood privacy fences. So, which is the best privacy fence?

Chain Link vs Vinyl Fence

Durability

Privacy Vinyl is a great fencing choice. It incorporates the slats in our privacy chain link fence and the material in our popular ranch style vinyl fence. A privacy fence is exposed to weather elements such as wind, hail, and harmful UV radiation. Under extreme temperatures - such as those in the desert - vinyl can become brittle. Brittle vinyl and strong winds or the impact of hailstones don’t mix well.

Chain Link withstands harsh weather, and coated mesh and posts resist rusting. You might only need to repair a chain link fence if a section absorbs significant impact from something like a crash. 

Cost

When choosing a fence, your budget is a key concern. A chain link privacy fence is often more affordable. Its materials cost less, and it’s usually faster to install than privacy vinyl. That means savings on both material and labor. 

Maintenance

Chain link and vinyl are two of the best privacy fences because they require little upkeep. They can be sprayed clean as needed with a garden hose, or scrubbed gently if necessary. Both only need periodic inspection to ensure they’re still in good condition. With vinyl, damaged slats can easily be replaced at low costs. However, if an entire fence is damaged, the repair or replacement costs are usually high. Galvanized chain link mesh and posts rarely need to be replaced. So, when considering chain link vs. vinyl fence, a chain link privacy fence is less costly overall to maintain than vinyl.

Bottom Line

For many California residents, privacy chain link provides the better price and protection blend of the two. To get a quote for your yard, fill out our contact form online or call us. One of our representatives will then schedule a visit to discuss your fencing needs. Following the visit, they’ll design a custom fence that accentuates your property and preserves your privacy. They’ll also generate a free estimate for you. Contact All American Fence Erectors and start your privacy fence install in one to two weeks.