Please help - I am in need of opinions and/or suggestions. I have an older chain link fence that I should do something with. It's solid enough, but it's got an old peeling paint job (that doesn't even match anything else) and no shortage of rust. It's about 70' long and runs along my driveway between it and the neighbor's house - a standard 2" mesh and 5' tall. My budget is minimal, but I'm willing to put in some time and energy. I should also mention that I'm not a big fan of chain link to begin with. Also, I strongly desire to increase the privacy in the back yard (more to avoid looking at the results of an absentee landlord than privacy for myself). Finally, the other two sides of the back have a treated wood panel fence. I figure that I have two options aside from doing nothing or simply removing it.
1. paint it and add privacy slats
2. replace it with something similar to the dog ear cedar already back there
The pricing that I've done so far indicates little difference
2007-09-13 14:08:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It should be galvanized and if rusted must either be OLD or subject to extreme elements.
If it was mine, and to include privacy, and depending on where you are, I'd plant Vining plants along the fence.
I'd avoid SLATS entirely. They look TACKY for one thing.
Obviously you can replace the chain link with the Stockade. Not knowing your budget I suspect any options are in question.
2007-09-13 14:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being that you were planning on spaying her, I would go through with it now. What your vet says is right. And yes I've seen dogs mate through chain link...i've also seen a male CLIMB the chain link and get into the kennel with the female. I've also seen a male's face torn to shreds after trying to CHEW his way through a chain link fence. Mating is all males think about when a female is in heat and will stop at NOTHING to get to her...they'll even starve themselves. I would recommend having her spayed to ease your mind and put a stop to all this worrying and the worrying that will take place as her pregnancy progresses.
2016-03-18 05:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rusty solid chain link fence
2016-02-02 09:41:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIY Doc has a good answer - - vines. Cheap ones would be like gourds, cucumbers, etc... but will have to be planted every year.
If fence is rusty, rust will eventually show thru paint. I, also, think 'slats' are tacky looking.
Replace fence with what you like is next option. The old fencing can be used as 'rebar' for flat cement projects.
2007-09-13 16:51:15 · answer #4 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They have a products called SherCryl and ProCryl at Sherwin williams. One is a primer and the other is finish paint we use them on metal roofs. use a paint glove to apply. Then plant you vines if you want.
2007-09-14 19:21:30 · answer #5 · answered by gwen0674 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋