How deep do you set chain link fence posts?

Dig the line post holes – 6 inches diameter and 18 to 24 inches deep with sloping sides (bottom wider than top). The height of line posts, above level ground equals the height of the fabric minus 2 inches. Repeat the terminal post installation steps for each line post.

How do you set a chain link post?

Most chain link posts can be installed by actually pouring the cement in the hole first and then ‘sticking’ the post in the wet cement. Simply push the post into the cement mix in the center of the hole. Set terminal posts as tight to the string as possible without touching the string.

How far apart should terminal posts be?

Line posts should not be spaced more than 10 feet apart. For example, if the length between two terminal posts is 30 feet, then line posts would be spaced 10 feet apart (see chart below).

Do chain link fence posts need to be cemented?

You can install a chain link fence without using concrete, but it is not recommended. Anchoring each fence post in concrete is the best way to ensure your fence will stand straight and tall for many years.

Do you need top rail on chain link fence?

Without rails, your fence wouldn’t last very long! Fence rails are the long, metal parts of your link fence that run horizontally at the top. Though some fences, like wooden fences, have two rails (one on the bottom and one on the top), most chain link fences will just have one rail at the top.

Can you use T posts for chain link fence?

Chain link fencing can be installed with T-posts. The chain link goes over them and is attached to the posts. Chain link can also be installed with T-posts. These posts are typically used to install smaller chicken wire and garden fencing, but can be used to install chain link.

Does chain link fence need tension wire?

Install tension wire on the bottom of the fence line. This wire reinforces the bottom of a chain link fence and helps prevent the bottom from ‘pulling’ up if an animal tries to push the fabric out and away from the fence line.

Should chain link fence touch the ground?

Generally, it is not recommended for a chain-link fence to touch the ground. Ground contact makes the bottom of the fence more vulnerable to corrosion. It can also make yard maintenance more difficult. The fence touching the ground can prevent rodents and other small animals from getting inside for garden areas.

How do I keep my dog from going under the chain link fence?

What is the difference between T post and u post?

Steel T-posts and U-posts are used exclusively with wire fencing. T-posts are shaped like the letter T, and U-posts are shaped like the letter U. You can get away with a little more distance between posts if using barbed wire.

How to install chain link fence?

– Lay the chain link mesh on the ground outside the fence. – Weave the tension bar through the links at the end of the mesh. – The bar makes the end of the fence rigid and provides something to attach to the posts.

What are fence line posts?

There are two main types of fence posts: terminal and line. Terminal posts are either corner posts, end posts or gate posts. They mark the beginning or end of a stretch of fence. Terminal posts are larger and stronger than line posts, since they have to handle more of the forces that act against the fence.

How to chain link fencing?

1 Prep the Project. Installing a chain link fence requires planning and preparation.

2 Gather Materials. Part of knowing how to build a chain link fence is understanding which parts you will need.

5 Set Posts. Setting the end,corner and gate posts in concrete is the key to a strong and sturdy chain link fence system.

7 Install Caps&Rails.

How far apart are chain link posts?

For chain link fence line posts normally set every 6’ to 10’ apart depending on the distance between terminal posts. While building a custom made or decorative fence actual sizes of fence materials will determine how far apart to place the posts, but typically most post for residential fences set every 6 – 8 feet.