Further Chain Link Fencing Information

A well-erected chain fence is an ideal cost effective measure to secure a commercial or industrial boundary.

Chain Link fencing can be erected on various types of posts, but apart from the need to use different fixings the basic requirements are the same. These call for strong supports, firmly and evenly erected; preferably in concrete and with supporting wires strained as tight as possible. If these requirements are met, the erected chain link fence will provide long and trouble free service.

Chain link fencing posts are normally precast concrete, timber or metal.

Precast concrete are available in standard heights and, although more expensive, are more long lasting than the other two options. Chain link fencing posts have a number of holes to take the straining wire. A number of special posts are available for use as end (straining) posts, these have the inserts required for the stays cast into them – deferent posts incorporate inserts to suit end posts, intermediate straining and right angle corners. Precast Straining stays are available to suit.
When constructing chain link fencing, timber posts are normally just square timber, although unmachined, round timber can be used. Holes can be drilled to take the straining wire or it can be stapled to the face taking the fence. Most fence posts are treated at the factory to prevent rot and insect attack and will not require any preservatives for the first year or two. However, if the posts are cut/drilled or to increase protection where the post is to go below ground level, treats the areas with appropriate preservative.

With chain link fencing metal posts are usually galvanised angle or box section.

Post configurations when constructing chain link fencing: There are basically 3 configurations of posts:
End straining (also used by the side of gateways and other openings), these take the straining wire from one side only, they need a straining post stay on one side in line with the run of the fence.

The intermediate straining/change of plan direction take the force in two directions along the line of the fence on each side. Two straining post stays are required, one on either side in line with the run of the fence.

Standard uprights which takes no sideways strain and so requires no side support.

Chain link fencing can be erected so that the bottom of the fence is just clear of ground level. Alternatively, the bottom of the fence can be buried at least 150 cm (6 inches) into the ground to prevent animals from getting under it.