How to change the look of chain link fence?

Sep 14th, 2016 5:17 pm

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valuemortgage [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 1, 2015; 1967 posts; 919 upvotes; Etobicoke, ON

Sep 14th, 2016 5:17 pm

How to change the look of chain link fence?

So, Im looking for ideas about how to revive/refresh the look of my backyard fence. 2 sides (right and back) are chain link, 4 feet high, while the left side has a wood fence (that will need some repairs anyways).. so, speaking with a friend he showed me pictures of a chain link fence that had lattice panels attached to it, to save costs and improve the look. I never thought or heard of that before.
Any suggestions?

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Sep 14th, 2016 5:48 pm

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notfromqc: Deal Addict; Feb 18, 2016; 1808 posts; 527 upvotes

Sep 14th, 2016 5:48 pm

You can get plastic strips, called slats, that you weave into the chain link to provide privacy.

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Sep 14th, 2016 6:02 pm

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valuemortgage [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 1, 2015; 1967 posts; 919 upvotes; Etobicoke, ON

Sep 14th, 2016 6:02 pm

Interesting.. never seen this before. A quick google search showed some interesting style, including one that imitates a hedge...

Only problem with this is the fact the fence is kind of low, at 4 feet high only... These slats would not add any height, but would help i,prove the look anyways.

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Sep 15th, 2016 6:48 am

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rcmpvet: Deal Addict; Oct 13, 2014; 2210 posts; 1438 upvotes; Just Moved To Somewh…

Sep 15th, 2016 6:48 am

Do you like grapes or kiwi fruit? My suggestion is to grow either or both of the fruit species. Within a couple of years the vines would cover the fence itself and you will have a bonus fruit crop. As for Kiwi you have to grow the 'Arctic" variety and have at least one male plant for every 4 female plants, incidentally the Kiwi is very aromatic when in bloom.

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Sep 15th, 2016 8:17 am

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wronguy: Member; Jan 21, 2008; 389 posts; 244 upvotes

Sep 15th, 2016 8:17 am

Plant a cedar hedge, they can grow 20ft plus

Sep 15th, 2016 8:21 am

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notfromqc: Deal Addict; Feb 18, 2016; 1808 posts; 527 upvotes

Sep 15th, 2016 8:21 am

True, being 4 ft it wouldn't really be private, with screening or not. It would hide whatever some of what might be placed near the fences.

This particular outfit is in Ottawa but it looks as though the height can be extended. They only show 1' extension here but check with a local fence supplier, maybe they can provide 2' if you're interested in that. I would think DIY would be pretty straightforward.

http://www.fenceall.com/chain-link-fenc ... -existing/

Sep 15th, 2016 8:47 am

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valuemortgage [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 1, 2015; 1967 posts; 919 upvotes; Etobicoke, ON

Sep 15th, 2016 8:47 am

Thanks folks. Growing fruits/etc will not work as we are busy people and dont really have the time to trim/cut/etc those things. The height of the fence does not bother me really, it is the look that bothers me, since it looks old and "cheap".
Im trying to find a local dealer that sells those slats, but so far.. nothing.

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Sep 15th, 2016 6:02 pm

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Operatime: Sr. Member; Apr 14, 2015; 580 posts; 174 upvotes; Tsuu T'Ina, AB

Sep 15th, 2016 6:02 pm

Those slats will change the look of your fence, but I'm not sure they will improve it. Depends what you like, of course.

Sep 16th, 2016 7:43 am

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gophia: Member; Apr 4, 2012; 262 posts; 140 upvotes; Laval, Que

Sep 16th, 2016 7:43 am

Rona in your area has it

http://www.rona.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/se ... &langId=-1

valuemortgage wrote: ↑ Thanks folks. Growing fruits/etc will not work as we are busy people and dont really have the time to trim/cut/etc those things. The height of the fence does not bother me really, it is the look that bothers me, since it looks old and "cheap".
Im trying to find a local dealer that sells those slats, but so far.. nothing.

Sep 16th, 2016 10:34 am

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blackn54: Member; Sep 19, 2014; 457 posts; 234 upvotes; Markham, ON

Sep 16th, 2016 10:34 am

OT but I hate neighbors who insist they want chain link fence because it is cheaper.
Makes the place look like a prison or some ghetto.

Sep 17th, 2016 8:38 am

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fdl: Deal Fanatic; Dec 5, 2009; 5686 posts; 3434 upvotes

Sep 17th, 2016 8:38 am

blackn54 wrote: ↑ OT but I hate neighbors who insist they want chain link fence because it is cheaper.
Makes the place look like a prison or some ghetto.

Not when done nicely with plants, shrubs and trees. Wood can look equally as bad or worse.

Sep 17th, 2016 10:19 am

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rdx: Deal Fanatic; Jun 7, 2005; 8938 posts; 719 upvotes

Sep 17th, 2016 10:19 am

wronguy wrote: ↑ Plant a cedar hedge, they can grow 20ft plus

Agree. When the cedars grow and dense enough , you won't see the metal fences much.

Sep 17th, 2016 10:22 am

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rdx: Deal Fanatic; Jun 7, 2005; 8938 posts; 719 upvotes

Sep 17th, 2016 10:22 am

blackn54 wrote: ↑ OT but I hate neighbors who insist they want chain link fence because it is cheaper.
Makes the place look like a prison or some ghetto.

The worst case I have seen is that a home owner put wrought iron on the entrance of their front porch and every single window. The home looks like a heavily guard prison lol

Apr 19th, 2017 5:09 am

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Ashlylallen: Banned; Apr 18, 2017; 9 posts; 1 upvote

Apr 19th, 2017 5:09 am

Yes, lattice panel would definitely help to improve the look of your fence. You can also paint your chain-link fencing, which is a quick and affordable method to enhance its appearance.