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_kai2mo 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_price2mo 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.

flores.emma3d ago

Oh man, totally! I just read somewhere that people in places with heavy rain are starting to use those composite decking boards with like hidden drainage channels underneath. It makes so much sense because who wants to deal with that constant wet rot smell or the moss that grows on regular wood? And here in my area we get these random hail storms out of nowhere, so I always remember that one guy on a forum who said his metal roof sounded like a drum solo for an hour. You're right, the weather is basically the main contractor nobody hires but everyone answers to.