I used to think chain link was just for cheap jobs until a project in Cincinnati changed my mind

We put up a vinyl fence for a client's backyard last year, and it looked great for about six months. Then a big storm came through and a tree branch smashed three whole sections flat. The same client called us back this spring and insisted on a 6-foot black vinyl-coated chain link instead. It cost them about 15% less, and honestly, after that storm, I get it. Has anyone else had a client switch materials on you after seeing how something holds up?

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the_kai15d ago

Had a customer swap out a whole cedar deck for composite after one season of constant staining. They got tired of the upkeep and just wanted something they could ignore. It's a pain to redo the work, but you can't argue with real world results.

jana_price15d ago

Ever think about how much the local climate gets left out of these choices? We get so focused on looks and price, but a wet winter or a windy season can totally change what "holds up" means. It's like the weather is the real client sometimes lol.