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When you order privacy fence slats or factory-inserted fencing from PrivacyLink, most of those products leave a facility in Smithfield, Utah. Not a warehouse that receives overseas containers and ships them out. A manufacturing operation that has been designing and...
Commercial vs. Residential Chain Link Fencing: Key Differences Dealers Should Know
Chain link fencing gets treated as a single product category more often than it should. A contractor quoting a commercial parking lot enclosure and a contractor quoting a suburban backyard fence are working with the same basic material, but the specifications,...
Storing and Handling Slat Rolls Before Installation
A roll of fence slats represents real inventory dollars sitting in a yard, and how that roll is stored between delivery and installation has more effect on the finished product than most dealers think about day to day. A slat that gets kinked during transport, faded...
EZ Slats vs. Ultimate Slats vs. Bottom Locking Slats: Choosing the Right Fit System
Not every customer asking for chain link privacy slats is asking for the same thing. Some want the most affordable option that still improves the look of a fence. Others want the highest privacy level a chain link fence can offer. And some fall somewhere in between,...
Why Early Summer Is the Best Time to Schedule a Privacy Fence Installation
Early summer is one of the better times of year to schedule a privacy fence installation, and getting on a contractor's calendar now can mean the difference between enjoying your backyard all season or watching half of it pass by while you wait. As the weather warms...
How Chain Link Fences Hold Up in Utah’s Freeze-Thaw Cycle
Most homeowners and contractors think about winter fence damage in terms of snow load or ice. The freeze-thaw cycle is actually a more persistent and less visible threat. It does not announce itself with a dramatic storm. It works slowly, expanding and contracting...
What Contractors and Specifiers Need to Know Before Bidding a School or Municipal Fencing Project
Chain link fence slats for school and municipal projects carry a different set of requirements than residential or standard commercial work. Before you submit a bid on a government or institutional fencing project, understanding what specifiers and procurement...
The Real Cost of Hand-Stuffing Slats vs. Factory-Inserted Slats Across a Full Season of Jobs
Factory-inserted chain link fence slats save contractors more than time. Across a full season of jobs, the difference between hand-stuffing and using a factory-inserted system like Noodle Link adds up in ways that affect your margin, your crew, and your ability to...
Transforming Residential or Commercial Spaces with Faux Rock Pillars
At PrivacyLink, we specialize in turning functional barriers into beautiful design features. One of the most effective ways to do this is by integrating Faux Rock Pillars into your layout. These pillars bridge the gap between industrial utility and high-end masonry,...
How to Talk to Your Customers About Upgrading from Basic Chain Link to Privacy Slats
Most customers who call asking for a chain link fence have a specific budget in mind and a specific problem they are trying to solve. What they do not always have is full visibility into what their options actually are. That is where a good contractor makes all the...
