Fence Materials
Chain Link vs. Wood Fence: Which Fits Your Yard?
Two very different fences for two very different goals.
These two rarely compete on looks. They compete on cost and purpose.
Cost
Chain link generally costs less per foot, which matters a lot on long runs and large yards.
Privacy
Wood gives it, chain link doesn't. Slats help but change the look.
Terrain
Chain link follows uneven ground better than almost anything. On a rolling Maine lot, that's a genuine advantage.
Maintenance
Chain link is close to zero. Wood needs staining if you want it to stay looking new.
The usual answer
Big yard, dogs, budget-conscious: chain link, ideally black. Privacy, curb appeal, traditional home: wood.
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