Chain Link Fence Terminal Post Spacing

Chain link fence post holes which are several feet deep are no exception so make sure that you aren t breaking any laws beforehand.

Chain link fence terminal post spacing.

Line posts should not be spaced more than 10 feet apart. They ll be the height of the chain link fabric plus two inches. While exact post depth will be determined by local weather and soil conditions holes for terminal posts are generally dug 8 wide and 18 30 deep with vertical sides the hole should not slope but be perfectly straight top to bottom. Dig all post holes.

Contact the utility company to mark of sewer and power lines. To set your posts at the correct height it s helpful to mark the ground line on them before setting them in the holes. Dig line post holes 6 wide and 18 to 24 deep with sloping sides fig. Fence fabric is sufficiently tight remove the excess fabric as shown in figure 11 and connect the tension bar to the post with tension bands.

Add 6 inches of concrete to the corner gate and end post holes only. Dig post holes three times wider than the post diameter. The line posts will be the height of the fabric minus two inches. The string should be 4 below the top of the terminal posts.

Line post spacing chart. 1 the good thing is that you can dig all the post holes at once. Chain link fence posts are typically spaced a maximum of ten feet apart. Follow the fence manufacturer s instructions for spacing which typically ranges from 4 10 apart spacing should not exceed 10 on center.

Make sure the posts are plumb aligned with the centers of terminal posts and set at the correct height. Center the line posts in the holes. Fill all the holes with 4 inches of gravel and tamp. Set the terminal posts first.

Ask your chain link dealer for specific terminal post depths. As chain link fence posts are smaller and sturdier than many other types the holes should be smaller and can be farther apart. 6 to 8 inches for end and corner posts 4 to 6 inches for line posts and 1 3 of the length of the pole plus 4 inches for gravel. For aesthetic reasons space posts evenly but do not exceed ten feet between posts.

Also fasten the fabric to the top rail and line posts with tie wires spaced approximately 18 apart. If you plan on installing privacy slats or another type of material that will increase wind load consider using 8 or 6 post spacing. By mastering this lesson you will be able to set chain link fence posts so that the fence is both pleasing to the eye and functional.