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Chain link fence tension band spacing.
Use 1 for each terminal post.
Chain link tension bands are also available in brown green and black.
Tension bands attach chain link fabric to end posts and generally projects require one band less than the height in feet of the fence being installed.
Use 1 per tension bar holds rail end in place rail ends.
Lay the chain link mesh on the ground outside the fence.
For aesthetic reasons space posts evenly but do not exceed ten feet between posts.
Follow the fence manufacturer s instructions for spacing which typically ranges from 4 10 apart spacing should not exceed 10 on center.
In general use one less tension band than the height of fence you are installing i e.
Then mark your lines on the batter boards with a pencil and untie them to dig the holes.
Use 4 per tension bar or 1 per foot of fence height.
If you plan on installing privacy slats or another type of material that will increase wind load consider using 8 or 6 post spacing.
Use 1 per tension bar.
Chain link fence posts are typically spaced a maximum of ten feet apart.
Use flat bands for residential fence applications and beveled bands for commercial or industrial fence applications.
1 for each rail end band 1 for each tension band 1 for every 24 of top rail and 1 for every 12 of line posts 1 for each single swing gate 2 for single swing gate 4 for double swing gate 2 for single swing gate 4 for double swing gate for each end post use 3 for.
As chain link fence posts are smaller and sturdier than many other types the holes should be smaller and can be farther apart.
A 5 high fence uses 4 tension bands per hook up.
Run a tension bar through the links at the end of the mesh.
Fence tie hook ties.
Check the manufacturer s directions for post spacing.
Chain link fabric or mesh is usually sold in rolls 4 5 or 6 feet high.
Tension bands should be spaced approximately 10 12 apart.
Use 4 each for 5 and use 5 each for 6.
Do not spread or distort bands.
Same for gate posts.
Typical spacing is between 6 and 10 feet on center.
All bolt heads for bands are on the outside of fence and the threaded ends are on the inside.
Fence tension bands should be spaced approximately 12 18 apart.
1 for every 12 of line posts and 1 for every 24 of top rail.
Carriage bolts 5 16 x 1 1 4 use 1 per tension or brace band.
Tension bar the bar used with tension bands or other post connectors to secure the fabric to a terminal post see fig.
1 the good thing is that you can dig all the post holes at once.
Tension wire a wire with or without a marcelled pattern see marcelling typically used along the top of a chain link fence in place of a top rail and along the bottom of a chain link fence for additional security.
Mark the posts and spacing with stakes.
