Most homeowners are not going to even consider chain link fencing for their yard. However, commercial property managers often opt for chain link because of its low upfront cost. Chain link is strictly utilitarian, but that comes with some major drawbacks which will eventually hit your bottom line.
First Impressions Matter
Ask yourself, “What does the outside of my property communicate?” Chain link fences might fit for purely industrial zones. But what about offices? Mixed-use spaces? Hospitality industries? Apartment complexes?
The type of fencing you choose affects your property’s curb appeal. Chain link fencing can make any space feel like a prison. However, aluminum fencing comes in various styles to fit any space. They can make spaces feel secure but comfortable. Fencing set the tone for your tenant’s experience.
Chain link reads like a temporary, utilitarian barrier. Like a construction company forgetting to take down their fence. But Aluminum fencing reads as an intentional, architectural choice. In some cases, intentional design choices can justify higher rent.
Function Over Form
Even if you don’t care about curb appeal, aluminum fences offer greater security. Chain links can be easily cut with common, everyday tools. And they are pretty easy to climb as any teenager will tell you.
Aluminum fencing is much harder to cut or bend. Additionally, aluminum systems can be integrated with access control and electronic security.
Savings in the Long Run
Chain link fences will eventually rust over time. Even galvanized steel only delays rusting. Thus you need to regularly clean and maintain your fence. The average chain link fence lasts around 15 to 20 years. The best case scenario is 30 years thanks to galvanized steel and proper maintenance.
Compare that to aluminum which does not rust or corrode. It will not fade, chip, peel, nor flake. Thus they can last around 30 to 50 years and even longer. Aluminum fencing is low maintenance, it just needs the occasional cleaning.
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