Chain link is what we built the business on. The Link Store stocks chain link fence supplies for projects across Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, and the wider South Florida tri-county area — fabric, posts, gates, framework, hardware, and the corrosion-resistant finishes that hold up in coastal salt air. Walk-ins are welcome, contractor pricing applies to everyone, and there are no minimum orders whether you’re picking up a single roll of mesh or staging a commercial perimeter.
What we stock — chain link fence supplies for every project
Backyard pet enclosures, pool barriers, residential perimeters, commercial yards, sports fields — chain link is the workhorse of every category. Bring your measurements and use case; we’ll match gauge, mesh, height, and finish to the job.
Chain link fabric
Galvanized, vinyl-coated, and the occasional aluminum mesh in the gauge and mesh-size combinations residential and commercial jobs actually call for:
- 11 and 11.5 gauge — the residential workhorse
- 9 gauge — heavier commercial and security work
- 12.5 gauge — light-duty for kennels and temporary lines
- Mesh sizes from 1⅜” up to 2¼” — 2″ is the residential default
- Vinyl-coated rolls in standard black, green, and brown
- Privacy slats by the roll if you want to convert open mesh to a visual barrier
Posts
Galvanized and vinyl-coated steel posts in the diameters and weights chain link runs need:
- Terminal posts (corner, end, gate) — heavier wall thickness for tension load
- Line posts — lighter wall, used in the runs between terminals
- Gate posts — heaviest wall, sized to gate weight and span
- Standard heights for 4-, 5-, 6-, 8-, and 10-foot fence runs
Framework, rails & fittings
The skeleton that holds everything taut:
- Top rails in standard lengths with sleeves to splice on long runs
- Brace bands and tension bands for terminal and gate posts
- Tension wire and bottom tension wire
- Eye tops, line-post loop caps, and post caps
- Truss rods for reinforced gate frames
Hardware
What actually holds the mesh to the framework and the gates to the posts:
- Aluminum and stainless-steel fence ties and clips
- Tension bars to thread through the mesh at terminal posts
- Gate hinges and latches — single-axis, fork latches, drop-rod sets
- Self-closing/self-latching gate hardware required for pool enclosures
- Gate stops and ground stops
Gates
Single-swing residential gates, double-swing driveway gates, sliding gates, and custom-fab gates built to your opening. Gate frame kits if you’d rather assemble on site, plus the full hardware set — heavy-duty hinges, latches, drop-rods, and self-closing options where pool code applies.
Protective coatings & finishes
What separates a fence that lasts five years from one that lasts twenty in our climate:
- Galvanized base coat — the standard, fine for inland projects
- PVC/vinyl coating extruded over a galvanized core, in standard black, green, and brown
- Powder-coat options on gates and ornamental work
- Aluminized coatings for higher-end commercial jobs
Tools
Manual post-hole diggers and two-person augers, post drivers, levels, fence-tie tools, bolt cutters, lineman’s pliers, wrenches, hammers, and the safety gear you should already be wearing.
Site essentials
Concrete mix for setting posts, gravel for drainage at the base of the post hole, weed barrier for under decorative gravel runs, fence tensioners and stretchers for pulling the mesh tight, replacement parts for what storms loosened, and privacy slats and windscreens if you want to turn open mesh into a visual barrier.
Dura-Fence (Metal Board)
Metal-board fence panels for privacy and security where open chain link won’t do — a solid galvanized-steel alternative stocked alongside our chain link lines. Ask us for current sizes and finishes.
Temporary fence panels & stands
Free-standing temporary chain link panels and bases for job sites, events, and construction perimeters — stocked for pickup or delivery across Broward County.
Choosing the right chain link for South Florida
Chain link looks simple from the road, but the spec sheet has more knobs than most homeowners realize. Pick the gauge, mesh, finish, and height that match the conditions on your specific lot — and the job the fence has to do.
Galvanized vs vinyl-coated
Galvanized chain link is the inland standard — the zinc coating fights rust and the price is hard to beat. Within a couple of miles of the coast — Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, the barrier islands — vinyl-coated fabric pulls ahead: the PVC layer wraps the wire and shrugs off the salt-air corrosion that pits bare galvanized over time. Cost difference over the life of the fence is modest, and most residential installs go vinyl-coated regardless of distance from the coast — black or green reads better than raw silver against the landscape.
Gauge and mesh size — what to ask for
Gauge is the wire thickness; smaller number means thicker wire. 11 or 11.5 gauge is the residential default — strong, easy to handle, plenty of life in our climate. 9 gauge is heavier commercial and security work where deterrence matters. 12.5 gauge is light-duty for kennels and temporary lines. Mesh size of 2 inches is the residential standard; smaller mesh (1¾” or 1⅜”) makes the fence harder to climb and harder to cut, which matters around pools, equipment yards, and security perimeters.
Height and Florida pool code
For a residential pool barrier, Florida Statute 515.29 sets a 48-inch minimum height with no horizontal members on the outside that a child could use as toeholds, and self-closing/self-latching gate hardware is required. Most residential property perimeters go 60–72 inches; security and commercial runs go 8–10 feet or higher. The pool-fence rules are written up in detail in our Florida pool fence law — Statute 515.29 guide, and the city-specific permit specifics live in our complete guide to fence permits in Broward County.
Privacy slats — when they help, when they hurt
Slats slot vertically into the mesh and turn an open chain-link run into a visual privacy fence in standard colors. They work, and they’re popular — but they catch wind. In hurricane gusts, a slatted run carries dramatically more load than open mesh, and that load gets transferred to every post and footing on the line. Plan for it: deeper post setting, heavier gauge fabric, sometimes oversized gate posts where the gate is solid. Open mesh chain link, counter-intuitively, is one of the most hurricane-tolerant fence designs precisely because the wind passes through it.
Permits and Florida fence rules — what Broward County wants
Most fence installs in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade need a permit, and the rules vary by city — height limits, setback distances, corner-lot visibility triangles, HOA overlays, and pool-barrier requirements that override everything else if your fence is part of a pool enclosure. Don’t skip this step; the consequences of an unpermitted fence range from fines to having to tear it out. Start with the relevant guide:
- Complete guide to fence permits in Broward County
- Complete guide to fence permits in Miami-Dade County
- Complete guide to fence permits in Palm Beach County
- Florida pool fence law — Statute 515.29 guide
- Self-closing gate requirements for Florida pool fences
- What happens if you build a fence without a permit in Florida
Common questions about chain link fence supplies
What gauge of chain link fabric should I buy?
Gauge is the wire thickness, and smaller numbers mean thicker wire. For most residential perimeters in South Florida, 11 or 11.5 gauge is the right answer — strong enough to last on properly set posts, light enough to install without specialized equipment. Step up to 9 gauge for security perimeters, commercial yards, and anywhere the fence needs to deter cutting. 12.5 gauge is for light-duty work — kennels, dog runs, temporary site fencing. We stock all three; bring your project description and we’ll match a gauge to it.
Galvanized or vinyl-coated chain link — which one for South Florida?
Vinyl-coated wins near the coast. Within roughly two miles of the ocean — most of Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and the barrier islands — bare galvanized fabric will start showing pitting and rust streaks within a few years as salt air works on the zinc coating. Vinyl-coated chain link wraps the wire in a PVC layer that shrugs off salt and looks better against the landscape. Inland projects on hot-dipped galvanized are usually fine. Cost difference over the life of the fence is modest, and the cosmetic upside (black or green vs raw silver) is a big part of why most residential installs go vinyl-coated regardless of distance from the coast.
Can I use chain link as a pool fence in Florida?
Yes, with caveats. Florida Statute 515.29 sets the rules for residential pool barriers: 48-inch minimum height, no horizontal members on the outside that a child could use as toeholds, and self-closing/self-latching gate hardware. Standard 2-inch-mesh chain link with vertical line posts and a self-closing gate kit meets the requirement. Smaller mesh (1¾” or 1⅜”) makes climbing harder if you want extra peace of mind. We’ve written the full rules up in our Florida pool fence law — Statute 515.29 guide; check it before you spec the project.
Do I need a permit for a chain link fence in Broward County?
In almost all cases, yes — and the same is true across Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. Each city has its own height limits, corner-lot rules, HOA overlays, and pool-barrier requirements on top of the county code. Our complete guide to fence permits in Broward County walks through what you need before breaking ground.
How tall should my chain link fence be?
Depends on what the fence is for. 48 inches is the minimum residential pool barrier per Florida Statute 515.29. 60–72 inches (5–6 foot) is the residential perimeter standard for property lines, dog runs, and back yards. 8–10 feet or taller goes on commercial yards, equipment storage, athletic fields, and any perimeter where deterrence is the point. For sizing the day-to-day residential question — 5-foot or 6-foot — see our guide on choosing between a 5- and 6-foot fence.
Do privacy slats hold up to hurricane winds?
They add wind load — that’s the trade-off. A slatted chain link run catches wind the way open mesh does not, which means more force on every post and footing in a storm. It’s not a deal-breaker, but it has to be planned for: deeper post setting, heavier gauge fabric, sometimes upsized gate posts, and tighter post spacing. The counter-intuitive answer is that open mesh chain link is one of the most hurricane-tolerant fence designs precisely because the wind passes through it. If privacy is a hard requirement, plan the structure to take the load.
Do you sell to homeowners, or just contractors?
Both. There’s no minimum order, no membership card, and no “trade only” gate. Contractor pricing applies to everyone, whether you’re picking up a single roll of fabric for a weekend repair or staging materials for a commercial perimeter.
Do you offer delivery in Broward County?
Call us at (954) 306-6968 with your project address and material list and we’ll talk through delivery options for your job.
Why builders and homeowners across South Florida choose The Link Store
- Quality chain link selected for South Florida conditions — humidity, salt air, hurricane wind loads, and UV all factored into what we put on the racks
- Open to homeowners and contractors — no minimum orders, contractor pricing for everyone
- Knowledgeable staff who’ll help you spec the right materials and quantities the first time
- Conveniently located in Oakland Park, serving the tri-county area from a real working yard
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“The Link Store made my chain link fence installation a breeze. Their selection of supplies is extensive, and the quality is top-notch. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, guiding me through the entire process. My new fence looks great and is built to last. I highly recommend The Link Store to anyone in Broward County!”
Where we deliver and supply — Broward County and beyond
We supply chain link materials to projects across South Florida from our Oakland Park location. Pickup is welcome any time we’re open; ask about delivery for your specific address.
- Broward County
- Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Davie, Sunrise, Weston, Deerfield Beach, Coconut Creek, Tamarac, Margate, Lauderhill, Oakland Park, Parkland, Cooper City
- South Palm Beach County
- Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach
- North Miami-Dade County
- Aventura, Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach
If your project is outside these areas but still in South Florida, give us a call — we may still be able to help.
Other supply categories
If you’re scoping a job that mixes materials, we stock the other major fence systems too:
Visit The Link Store or get a quote
Stop by the yard in Oakland Park to see materials in person, or call ahead with your measurements and we’ll have your order ready when you arrive. Quotes by phone are welcome — bring or send a photo of the run if you have one.
The Link Store 5059 NE 13th Ave, Oakland Park, FL 33334 (954) 306-6968 Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM • Sat 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM • Closed Sunday