The Pros and Cons of Slats and Windscreening for Chain Link Fencing

If you have ever desired some wind protection or privacy from your chain link fence, you should think about installing slats or a windscreen. Both options provide extra coverage to your chain link fence that can improve aesthetics, block the wind and reduce visibility. This can be useful for a variety of fences, from small scale fences up to major baseball stadium fencing.

Advantages of Slats

Slats are installed in the weave of a chain link fence. This means they are a more permanent fixture and take longer to install. Slats can be made of plastic, wood or metal and are available in many colors that can be installed in alternating patterns.

Disadvantages of Slats

While slats provide a more permanent and in-depth installation and look nicer, slats also can’t provide the same customization options as windscreens and generally cost a little more than windscreens.

Advantages of Windscreens

A windscreen is mesh fabric you can attach to your chain link fence. They are particularly great for stadiums and sporting venues due to the fact that they come in a wide variety of colors and can be special ordered with logos, text, or pictures. Windscreening can be semi-translucent to opaque, providing you with the right amount of privacy for you.

Disadvantages of Windscreens

Windscreens are easier to install than slats, but they are also more temporary. They do not always make ideal permanent solutions and are best in the short-term.

 

In the end, deciding whether you should choose slats or a windscreen depends on how permanent you would like the fixture to be and what particular qualities you want. Slats have better aesthetics and are more permanent, but also offer fewer decorative options and are more time consuming to install. Windscreens offer more customization and are easier to install, but are best used as temporary fixtures.

Visit American Fence Rental today to get a free quote on our slats and windscreens today.