Chain link is the workhorse: dog runs, side-yard enclosures, canal-side lots, rental properties, storage yards, contractor yards and school fields. It gives you a secure boundary without blocking breeze or light, and it survives storms because wind passes straight through the mesh.
The difference between a chain link fence that lasts 30 years and one that leans in five is entirely in the framework. We use schedule-40 galvanized pipe for terminal posts, 11-gauge or 9-gauge fabric (not 13-gauge), top rail on every run, tension bars and bands at every terminal, and concrete footings at every post — not just the corners.
Black vinyl-coated chain link is a popular upgrade in residential settings. It visually disappears against landscaping, resists salt film, and is often the version an HOA will approve where bare galvanized would be rejected.
Materials we install
- Galvanized
- Standard silver mesh in 4, 5 and 6 foot heights. 11-gauge residential and 9-gauge commercial fabric.
- Black or green vinyl-coated
- Polymer-coated over galvanized core. Better looking, longer lasting near salt air, HOA-friendly.
- Framework
- Schedule-40 galvanized pipe, top rail on all runs, mid- and bottom-rail options for commercial security.
- Upgrades
- Privacy slats (vertical or bottom-lock), windscreen for tennis and padel courts, barbed arms for commercial and industrial sites.
How the job runs
- 1Measure and layoutPost spacing planned at 8 to 10 feet on center based on height, gauge and gate locations.
- 2PermitFiled with Miami-Dade County or your municipality; commercial jobs include wind-load documentation when required.
- 3FrameworkTerminal and line posts set in concrete, top rail run and swedged, tension bands installed.
- 4Fabric and tensionMesh stretched with a come-along, tension bars banded, tie wires at 12 to 24-inch intervals.
- 5Gates and cleanupGates hung plumb with industrial hinges and fork latches; site swept and debris hauled.
Chain Link Fence questions
How long does chain link last in South Florida?
Galvanized chain link on schedule-40 framework lasts 20–30 years in Kendall. Vinyl-coated mesh lasts longer near salt air because the polymer keeps moisture off the galvanized core.
Can chain link be made private?
Yes. Vertical privacy slats give roughly 75–90% opacity, and windscreen fabric gives near-total coverage on court and commercial fencing. Slats also stiffen the fence, so we verify post spacing before adding them.
Is chain link allowed in Kendall HOA communities?
It varies by community. Many Kendall HOAs prohibit galvanized chain link in front yards but allow black vinyl-coated mesh in rear yards, especially on lake and canal lots. We confirm your specific covenants before quoting.