Chain link fences are a popular way to enclose yard space due to low-cost and the ease of installation. However, the exposed twist (or barb) on top is potentially harmful to people and pets. Luckily, it’s easy to minimize hazards and weather damage with a chain link fence topper.

Chain Link Fence Concerns

Often times, the exposed barb of your chain link fence isn’t something to worry about. However, if children and/or animals play nearby then potential safety hazards arise, such as:

• Cuts
• Clothing snags/tears
• Falls from climbs
• Stuck child (clothing entangled)
• Stuck pet (collar entangled)

While many of these injuries are minor in nature, it is easy to minimize risks and worries simply by installing a chain link fence topper.

Chain Link Fence Topper Benefits

Visibility

Chain link fence toppers come in a variety of styles and colors, such as:

• Coil (yellow/black)
• Teardrop Shape (yellow, white, blue, red, orange, green)
• Top Cap Trim (yellow, white, blue, red, green, brown, black)
• SafeFoam Padding (yellow, red, green, royal blue, black, gray, purple, sky blue)
• PlastiCap (yellow, red, orange, green, black)

In order to ensure visibility of your enclosure, you may opt for a bright color such as yellow or red. Baseball fields, parks, and other recreational facilities typically use yellow toppers so that fences are always visible. This helps minimize the risk of run-ins by children, players, and anyone else nearby. Furthermore, add style and create a welcoming environment by choosing a style and color that highlights your space.

Protect Children/Pets

Scrapes, cut, and snags occur due to the exposed knuckles or twisted barbs on the top of the chain link fence.

Boost Longevity

If you hang towels, rugs, or other damp items on your fence, then the threat of rust is always on standby. However, fence toppers help protect against direct water contact from these items. Specifically, if your chain link encloses your pool area, towels are often thrown over the fence. Even if you don’t have pool worries, a chain link fence topper adds another layer of protection against rain, snow, and wind. Simply add a topper to keep while preserving the appearance and integrity of your enclosure.

Easy One-Person Installation

Frequently, toppers are pre-slit and sold with matching ties for a quick, one-person installation. Alternatively, toppers such as the Safety Top Cap simply snap onto the fence and lock in place with steel hog rings inserted in pre-slit holes.

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