Chain link fence is simply a woven steel wire fence coated with zinc to prevent rust, commonly referred to as galvanized fence.

There are two kinds of galvanized chain-link, GBW or GAW: galvanized before weaving (GBW) or galvanizeSome chain link fence products use an aluminized coating to cover the steel in place of the zinc that creates a highly reflective finish. Regardless of the finish, all chain-link products offer a durable, economical fence system.d after weaving (GAW). The vast majority on the market today is galvanized after weaving.