| Chain link fences are perhaps one of the most | | | | a chain link fence include: |
| popular styles of fences used by homeowners | | | | - Pliers |
| today. Offering extreme durability, security, as | | | | - Pipe cutter |
| well as low maintenance, chain link fences are | | | | - Level |
| excellent for keeping pets and children safe and | | | | - Tape measure |
| contained while keeping the view open. | | | | - Mallet |
| Tips for Shopping for a Chain Link Fence | | | | - String |
| Before shopping, youll want to decide on the | | | | - Shovel |
| height of fence that you need ahead of time as | | | | - Concrete |
| there are a variety of sizes to consider. Chain link | | | | - Hole digger or auger |
| fences are generally anywhere from 36 to 72 | | | | - Wooden stakes and blocks |
| inches, and some areas restrict the height of | | | | - Fence mesh and hardware |
| residential fences, so if in doubt, its best to check | | | | Installation Tips |
| with your neighborhoods local zoning laws. | | | | - Before installing your chain link fence, be sure to |
| The posts, top rails, and of course the wire fabric | | | | know exactly where your property line is and |
| of chain link fences can be found in varying | | | | allow room for the fence poles when digging. Youll |
| thicknesses. The thickness of the fabric of a high | | | | also want to be certain you arent digging into any |
| quality chain link fence is generally around 11.5 or | | | | type of utility or sewage lines. |
| 11 gauge with the most common gauges | | | | - The majority of residential chain link fences will |
| between 13 and 6. The smaller the gauge number, | | | | require holes for the posts that are about 6 to 8 |
| the more steel that is used and the sturdier the | | | | inches in diameter and about two feet deep. |
| fence will be. | | | | Posts are usually placed anywhere from 7 to 10 |
| Chain link fences can now be coated with vinyl | | | | feet apart. |
| and may come in colors such as black, brown, | | | | - Concrete should be used to set the poles, and |
| and deep green, which is useful for blending with | | | | when dry, should be slightly rounded with the |
| the landscaping. Vinyl coatings are not only useful | | | | highest point near the pole, so that water flows |
| for increasing the life of the fence but for | | | | off of the concrete and doesnt gather around the |
| covering sharp edges along the bottom keeping | | | | pole. |
| kids and pets safe from injury. | | | | - Terminal posts are important to use when |
| There are also privacy slats that come in a | | | | installing a chain link fence, especially if the ground |
| number of colors, and as their name implies, they | | | | is uneven or sloped. |
| add privacy by blocking visibility and can be | | | | Note that having a friend help with installation is |
| inserted into the fence mesh either vertically or | | | | particularly useful when it comes time to |
| diagonally. | | | | stretching the fence to fit onto the poles and |
| Installation Tools | | | | fittings. |
| Some of the tools and supplies youll need to install | | | | |