This post is used for a 4 ft.
Chain link fence terminal post height.
Here a 6 high fence is being installed.
Line posts are the standard type of chain link fence post and support your fencing material when spaced evenly throughout the length of the fence.
Place line posts a maximum of ten feet apart to give full support to the chain link fabric.
2 above the height of the fence.
Common mesh gauges are 6 9 and 11.
Dig all post holes.
Ask your chain link dealer for specific terminal post depths.
3 below the height of the fence.
Mark that measurement on the post.
Add 2 to allow for attachment of the rail band and cap.
Vinyl coated chain link fabric is more elastic than galvanized mesh and can shrink slightly when stretched.
Line posts are marked at 5 9.
Terminal posts with barbwire 14 above the height of the fence.
16 gauge silver galvanized steel chain link fence terminal post.
Extend an arm barbed wire barbwire arm extensions for chain link fence set of 9 1 3 8.
Measure the height of the chain link fabric.
Calculate the height of the terminal posts to be installed.
This measurement is where the ground will line up with the post.
Item 578415 model 12381.
If your fabric is to rest on top of grade this is the industry standard for setting chain link fence posts.
Terminal posts should be 24 in.
2 above the height of the fence.
Chain link fence is relatively low cost and easy to install.
Cantilever gate posts 12 minimum above height of fence.
High chain link fence.
Common chain link fence heights include 3 42 4 5 6 7 8 10 and 12 though almost any height is possible.
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.
Next with crayon or chalk mark the ground line on the posts.
Due to the open weave chain link fence offers little privacy.
These posts can be used at the end of a line of fence at a fence corner or for gate posts.
If your fabric is to rest on top of grade this is the industry standard for setting chain link fence posts.
3 below the height of the fence.