Chain link fences were first developed in England in the mid-1800’s. They have been used in the U.S. for over 100 years, due to their longevity and low-cost, which still remains true today. The most popular chain link fences selected for residential use are still zinc-coated (galvanized) steel or now vinyl coated steel. Vinyl coated chain link fabric comes in a variety of colors including black, brown, white, green, and red. Chain link fence framework is the structure of the fence, made up of posts and rails, and can be ordered to match whichever color chain link fabric is selected.