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