Line posts are marked at 5 9.
Chain link fence line post height.
X our yardgard 2 19 50 in.
16 gauge galvanized steel terminal post is part of the fence framework and helps support the chain link fabric.
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.
Set the terminal posts first.
You must attach new tension bands to the corner and end posts.
Our yardgard 2 19 50 in.
Subtract 2 from the height to allow for the top rail.
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As chain link fence posts are smaller and sturdier than many other types the holes should be smaller and can be farther apart.
Here a 6 high fence is 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.
They ll be the height of the chain link fabric plus two inches.
Measure the height of the chain link fabric.
The fabric is stretched between terminal posts.
Calculate the height of the line post s to be installed.
Vinyl coated chain link fabric is more elastic than galvanized mesh and can shrink slightly when stretched.
The line posts will be the height of the fabric minus two inches.
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.