About Us Literature Specifications Dealer Locator Our Locations Home Architect Login	Home Products Access Control Chain Link Gates Ornamental PVC Temporary Wood Resources Literature Warranties Specifications Spectechs How To Buy a Fence Space Post Install A Fence Contact Contact US Contact Dealer  CHAIN LINK FABRIC Fence Slats Fence Slats offer added privacy and beauty to a new or existing chain link fence. The slats are available in numerous colors, with the choice of a top or bottom locking channel and offer a range of approximately 70% to 95% privacy coverage. Merchants Metals distributes slats from a variety of manufacturers and the standard colors are black, brown, green, tan, redwood, white, gray, and blue. Special colors are available upon request. Priva-Max® is a combination of 3 1/2" x 5" chain link mesh that is made of galvanized before weaving (GBW), 9 gauge wire and specially designed PVC extruded fence slats. Each strand of wire contains a zinc coating weight of 1.2 oz per sq. ft minimum and a 1290 lb break strength minimum. PVC slats are extruded in a shape that, when inserted into the fabric, creates a 95% privacy screen. 95% privacy WIRE - The standard wire used in Priva-Max® is galvanized before weaving (GBW). Vinyl coated or aluminized wire is also available. The chain link fabric is woven with wire coated in conformance with ASTM A817. DURABILITY  OF PVC fence products are resistant to severe weather conditions, salt water, sand, road dirt, most acids, alcohol, alkaline, ammonia, petroleum distillates, and common environmental pollutants. VIRTUALLY MAINTENANCE FREE - The only maintenance is pressure cleaning of the surface contaminants with plain water. TIME SAVING INSTALLATION - Because Priva-Max® slats are factory installed during the weaving process, you will save time and money. NO STAPLES OR CLIPS - Priva-Max® slats are inserted during the weaving process and a standard knuckle is formed at the top and bottom of the fabric that locks the slat in place. No staples or clips are required. COLORS - Priva-Max® slats are available in brown, redwood, green, white, gray or beige. Custom colors are available upon request and minimum orders are required. LONG LASTING COLOR - Priva-Max® slats are extruded from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), color pigments and ultra violet (UV) inhibitors, specifically designed to retard the harmful effects of the sun and lengthen the life of the product.