Chain Link Fence Line Post Height

Measure the height of the chain link fabric.

Chain link fence line post height.

Set the terminal posts first. They ll be the height of the chain link fabric plus two inches. 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. Calculate the height of the line post s to be installed.

Subtract 2 from the height to allow for the top rail. Our yardgard 2 19 50 in. Vinyl coated chain link fabric is more elastic than galvanized mesh and can shrink slightly when stretched. These posts can be used at the end of a line of fence at a fence corner or for gate posts.

Here a 6 high fence is being installed. Line posts are marked at 5 9. As chain link fence posts are smaller and sturdier than many other types the holes should be smaller and can be farther apart. You must attach new tension bands to the corner and end posts.

16 gauge galvanized steel terminal post is part of the fence framework and helps support the chain link fabric. The line posts will be the height of the fabric minus two inches. The fabric is stretched between terminal posts. To set your posts at the correct height it s helpful to mark the ground line on them before setting them in the holes.

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. X our yardgard 2 19 50 in.