Practical, Reliable Chain Link Fencing in Sandy
This wire mesh material has been a staple of Sandy properties for decades, and for good reason. It is the most cost-effective way to enclose a yard, secure a commercial lot, or contain pets and children without breaking the budget. What many homeowners do not realize is that modern chain link has evolved well beyond the basic galvanized mesh of decades past. Today's chain link comes in vinyl-coated color options, varying gauges for different strength requirements, and can be paired with privacy slats, windscreens, and decorative top rails that significantly improve its appearance and functionality.
Sandy Fence Company installs this durable fencing for residential and commercial customers throughout Sandy, Midvale, Murray, West Jordan, Taylorsville, and the surrounding south valley communities. Whether you need a simple 4-foot boundary fence for your front yard, a 6-foot enclosure for the backyard, a heavy-duty perimeter around a commercial property on State Street, or a tall backstop for a sports court, our team builds it right the first time with materials and techniques suited to the south valley's conditions.
Chain Link Options We Install
This material is more versatile than it gets credit for. Here are the primary options we offer to Sandy-area customers:
- Galvanized Chain Link -- The standard silver-finish wire mesh that most people picture. Hot-dipped galvanized wire resists rust and corrosion effectively in Sandy's dry mountain climate, providing reliable performance at the lowest cost per linear foot of any fence type.
- Vinyl-Coated -- The same galvanized core wire with a colored PVC coating bonded to the outside. Available in black, green, brown, and white, this coated option blends more naturally into landscaping and presents a more polished appearance. The coating adds an extra layer of corrosion protection as well.
- Privacy Slat Option -- Vertical or diagonal slats woven through the mesh add wind screening and visual privacy to any wire enclosure. Popular for Sandy homes where full solid panels are not in the budget but some screening from neighbors or street traffic is desired.
- Commercial and Industrial Grade -- Heavier gauge wire, thicker posts, and taller heights for businesses, construction sites, equipment yards, and other commercial applications that need serious security and durability.
Why Chain Link Works Well in Sandy's Climate
One of the biggest advantages of this material in the south Salt Lake Valley is its wind resistance. Unlike solid panel fences that act as sails in canyon winds, the open mesh allows air to flow freely through. For properties near the mouths of Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood Canyons, where wind events can be severe, the woven wire endures gusts that would stress or damage solid fence panels. This open-mesh design also does not trap snow against its surface, reducing the load and stress on posts and rails during heavy winter accumulation.
Sandy's soil conditions, which range from loose sand and gravel to rocky glacial deposits, are handled with the same care we bring to every fence type. We set terminal, corner, and gate posts in concrete footings below the frost line, and we tension the wire fabric to manufacturer specifications so it hangs properly without sagging or billowing. Line posts are driven or set in concrete depending on soil conditions, with spacing adjusted to account for terrain and wind exposure specific to your property's location in the south valley.
Residential and Commercial Applications
For Sandy homeowners, this wire option is an excellent choice for pet enclosures, backyard boundaries, and easy-to-repair perimeters, side-yard separations, and sports areas. It provides secure containment at a fraction of the cost of vinyl or wood, and it can be installed faster due to fewer components and simpler assembly. If privacy is a concern, adding slats or windscreen fabric provides screening at a lower cost than solid panels.
On the commercial side, woven wire is the standard for property perimeters, parking lot enclosures, construction site security, and equipment storage yards throughout the south valley. We install commercial-grade wire mesh with top rail, bottom tension wire, and optional barbed wire or razor coil along the State Street corridor, Midvale's industrial areas, and throughout West Jordan and Taylorsville's commercial zones. Swing gates, sliding gates, and cantilever gates are all available to complete your commercial perimeter installation.