Ratings & Reviews for Merchants Metals 10-ft H x 1-3/8-in W 17 -Gauge Black Galvanized steel Chain Link Fence Rail
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the solid construction, lightweight design, and elegant black finish. Most highlight exceptional durability and seamless compatibility with existing hardware, noting perfect fit and quick installation. Many appreciate the pre-finished coating that resists weather and eliminates repainting. Reviewers also mention versatile uses beyond fencing, such as supporting garden structures. A few report minor concerns about cost or occasional shipping damage, but these are isolated. Overall, customers consider this a reliable, well-built product that delivers excellent value and performance.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.A lot of twisted links that were bad
Would Not RecommendI should have returned but I was in the middle of a project and didn't want to take the time. I wanted the more expensive vinyl roll but they were out. I know Lowes's would have exchanged but I didn't take the time.
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CAREFUL!
Would Not RecommendPoles arrived all scratched up. Terrible packaging (1 plastic, no foam). Worst of all no one else has in stock so I have no choice but to keep them.
Black top rail
Would RecommendGood luck finding one without any scratches. Other than that it does what it is supposed to.
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Replacement for storm damaged fence
Would RecommendWe had a large branch fall on our fence and destroy two sections of top rail. We had painted the originals with black spray paint. These new ones were already black. They ft perfectly with the all of the original hardware and pipe. One comment: Lowe’s fence material is lighter duty than some commercially installed cyclone fencing. Big box store products are often lighter duty (homeowner grade) than commercially or professionally built products. This also helps keep the costs down. We had someone...
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Fence repair
Would RecommendPre painted, flared end, good paint job, great product
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Vinyl coated top rail
Would RecommendGood product and looks good. You have to pick through to ensure you don’t get any with cuts in the vinyl though. Overall great product
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Nice coating
Would RecommendCoating is nice . Will scratch but can be touched up with black spray paint
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Good pipe for the job
Would RecommendBought this to provide support in a garden wall. Cut it to 24" lengths and it worked fine.
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Used it for a pole to put bird feeders on. Works great!
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Great product
Would RecommendRight piece for the job. Great quality.
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Top rail
I used thi top rail post for a shade cover support post. So far so good.
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