FRP & chain link fences pros & con

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FRP Fencing or Chain Link?
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• Whether you need to make sure your dog won't run
  away or just want some privacy from the
  neighbors, you're wondering which type of fence
  is right for you. FRP and chain link fences both
  have their pros and cons.

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Privacy and Appearance

• Obviously, FRP fencing is the big winner here.
  Chain-link fences offer practically no visual
  shield from the outside world, and even the
  smallest FRP planks provide more coverage.
  However, if you are looking for a fence that you
  can easily see through (to catch burglars, or
  other unwanted invaders), chain link is the way
  to go. FRP fences tend to have a classier, more
  refined appearance, but there are ways to spruce
  up a chain link fence too. Polymer coatings for
  the stainless steel come in several different
  colors, though they do add to the cost of the
  fence.

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Cost

• One of the biggest factors in the FRP/chain-link
  debate for most homeowners is the price. Chain
  link fences, made out of stainless steel, cost
  about seven dollars per square foot. Thats 3500
  for an average height, 500-foot long fence. FRP
  is considerably more expensive. The FRP alone
  costs around seventeen dollars per square foot,
  and that doesnt count any paint or finish. The
  same 500-foot fence here, accounting for
  finishing costs, will be around 9000. And thats
  just the materials cost, not counting labor.

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Installation and Eco-Friendliness

• If cost is a factor, you may want to consider
  installing the fence yourself. Both jobs are
  relatively easy for the average do it yourself
  homeowner, but chain link is less bulky and more
  manageable. A FRP fence, if the FRP has been
  sustainable harvested, is a renewable resource.
  Surprisingly, a chain link fence is also
  considered to be a green option. Scrap metal
  dealers will often agree to take and sometimes
  even pay for a discarded chain link fence.

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Maintenance and Durability

• Chain link fences require little to no
  maintenance once installed. However, in the event
  of severe weather, that lack of bulk, which was
  an asset in the installation category, is now a
  downside. In a storm, chain link will fall long
  before FRP will. FRP fencing does require a small
  amount of maintenance, which can be minimized by
  treating the lumber beforehand or using
  pressure-treated FRP. It should be rinsed off
  about twice a year, and re-painted or re-finished
  every three or four years. If termites are an
  issue in your area, a FRP fence may be less
  durable in the long term than a chain link one.

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Conclusion

• In conclusion, the fence for you will depend on
  your situation. Consider how much of a role each
  of these factors should play in your decision,
  and go from there. On a tight budget? Go with a
  chain link fence. Worried about the neighbors
  peeking in? A FRP fencing is going to be your
  best bet. There may be rules in your neighborhood
  about which fences, if any, are acceptable- check
  with these before proceeding.

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