As chain link fence posts are smaller and sturdier than many other types the holes should be smaller and can be farther apart.
Chain link fence line post height.
They ll be the height of the chain link fabric plus two inches.
These posts can be used at the end of a line of fence at a fence corner or for gate posts.
16 gauge galvanized steel terminal post is part of the fence framework and helps support the chain link fabric.
Follow the fence manufacturer s.
You must attach new tension bands to the corner and end posts.
For chain link fences line posts intermediate posts should be marked with a grade mark at 3 less than the height of fence being installed.
To set your posts at the correct height it s helpful to mark the ground line on them before setting them in the holes.
Here a 6 high fence is being installed.
The line posts will be the height of the fabric minus two inches.
The fabric is stretched between terminal posts.
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Vinyl coated chain link fabric is more elastic than galvanized mesh and can shrink slightly when stretched.
Subtract 2 from the height to allow for the top rail.
Attach new chain link fence fabric to the new posts and top rails using a fence with a width that is equal to the new fence height.
Measure the height of the chain link fabric.
Calculate the height of the line post s to be installed.
Line posts are marked at 5 9.