Chain link fence as known as wire netting, wire-mesh fence, chain-wire fence, is a type of woven fence mostly made from galvanized or PVC coated steel wire. Chain link fence is one of the most popular choices of fence for both light residential to heavy commercial fence applications.  It is one of the most practical styles of fence, relatively easy to install, and very cost effective.

Chain link fence is most commonly available galvanized which is silver in color. Also it can be coated to green or black or other colors.

The installation of chain-link fence involves setting posts into the ground and attaching the fence to them. The posts may be steel tubing, timber or concrete and may be driven into the ground or set in concrete. The installer attaches the fence at one end, stretches it, and attaches at the other, easily removing the excess by "unscrewing" a wire. Finally, the installer ties the fence to the line posts with aluminum wire. In many cases, the installer stretches a bottom tension wire, sometimes referred to as "coil wire", between terminal posts to help minimize the in and out movement that occurs at the bottom of the chain-link mesh between posts. Top horizontal rails are used on most chain-link fences, although not necessary. Bottom rails may be added in lieu of bottom tension wires, and for taller fences, 10 feet or more, intermediate horizontal rails are often added.