Chain link fencing will add beauty, value, and
security to your property and comes in many different
heights and sizes. The most popular heights are
the 4’, 5’ and 6’ and fabric
weight of 11 gauge and 11 ½ gauge. Chain
link fabric is also available in other heights
and sizes such as 8’, 10’ and 12’
along with 12 ½ gauge and 9 gauge. Other
special order sizes are available and Fence Supply
can meet your specific needs for all your chain
link projects. Most residential applications will
use the 11 ½ gauge fabric while most commercial
applications use either the 11 gauge or the 9
gauge fabric.
To ensure a strong fencing solution, Fence Supply
recommends setting posts for your chain link application
at a depth of 18” to 24” and at a
distance not greater than 10’ OC (on center).
Most residential applications will set posts at
the 18” depth while commercial application
may use either the 18” or 24” depth.
Residential chain link posts are 2 3/8”
diameter for the “Terminal Posts”
and 1 5/8” diameter for the “Line
Posts”. These posts are usually either a
.055 gauge or .065 gauge.
Commercial applications usually use a 2 7/8”
“Terminal Post” and 2 3/8” “Line
Post”. These posts are usually heavier and
are .080 gauge or .095 (SS20) gauge. NOTE: The
gauge of a post refers to the wall thickness.
The higher the number, the thicker the post wall
and the stronger and heavier the post will be.
Residential and commercial chain link have a lot
of similarities but there are a few important
differences. Most residential chain link materials
will be lighter weight than commercial applications.
Commercial chain link installations may also include
Barbed Wire and/or Razor Wire for added security
not normally seen on residential applications.
Residential chain link in 4’ and 5’
heights will have fabric in a knuckle/knuckle
configuration while 6’ and taller will have
a knuckle/twist configuration. Other differences
in residential vs. commercial chain link include
the fittings needed for each type of application.
These fittings include the attachment hardware
which consist of Single Tension Bands(STB), Single
Brace Bands(SBB), One Way Caps, Two Way Caps,
RT Caps, Dome Caps, Rail Ends(RE), Loop Tops,
Tension Bars, Top Rail(TR), Tie Wire, Tension
Wire, and Pig Rings. While most residential applications
use the basic set-up with One Way and Two Way
Caps, commercial applications will use the SBB,
RE, and Dome Caps to accomplish this part of the
installation process. Most residential installations
will use a lighter, smaller top-rail as well,
usually a 1 3/8” top-rail while commercial
applications will use a 1 5/8” or 1 7/8”
top-rail.
While personal preference may be the biggest reason
for choosing a fence height, there may be other
considerations as well. City codes or zoning laws
may dictate the minimum and maximum height of
a fence. Safety and security may be other considerations
as well as knowing that the proper height and
placement of your chain link fence will add beauty
and value to your home.
Barbed Wire and Razor Wire are excellent ways
to add additional security to your chain link
fence. These products are mainly used in commercial
applications but can be used on any chain link
application where an added measure of security
is required. These types of applications will
require the terminal posts to be 17” higher
then the top of the chain link fence and Barb
Arms to be affixed to the line posts to attach
the barb wire/razor wire. Most barb wire applications
use a 3-strand set up but 2-strand is also used.
When installing razor wire, the center strand
of barb wire is omitted and the razor wire is
attached to the top and bottom strands of barb
wire using hog rings.
While bracing and trussing are more commonly used
on commercial or heavy duty chain link applications,
they can be used on any chain link installation
where extra support is needed. A brace rod, usually
1 5/8” tubing is used in conjunction with
the appropriate Rail-End(2-hole RE), truss rod,
and truss rod tightener. This system gives additional
support in areas that may need it such as corners
or gate posts.
Chain link is available in several colors called
vinyl coated chain link. The most common colors
are black and green. The standard color chain
link is 9 gauge after coating and can add an additional
level of beauty to your home. The color chain
link tends to “blend in” with the
surrounding making it less noticeable especially
at a distance.
There are many tools available to make your chain
link installation easier. Fence Supply has these
tools available for sale or for rent. Our “Little
Beaver” augers make digging your post holes
a breeze. Our “Post Popper” allows
easy extraction of old posts. Use our “Come-along”
in combination with our “Finger and Stretching
Bar” to making stretching your fence an
easy task. We also have “Pipe Cutters”
available for any pipe cutting needs you may have.
Please see our “Tool Rental” section
for a complete list of tools available.
There are many excellent choices for gates for
a chain link fence. The most common is either
the single or double “swing” gate.
This gate attaches with bolt on “pin hinges”
and “gate clamps” and uses a bolt
on “fork latch” assembly for latching
and locking the gate. Double swing gates can use
a “drop bar” assembly to lock one
panel to the ground while the other panel latches
and locks to the first panel with the normal fork
latch assembly. Commercial double drive swing
gates can use an “Industrial Drop Bar”
(IDB) for additional security. Another great choice
for chain link gates is the Safety Roller Gate.
This gate uses a track assembly that attaches
to the fence posts via “Pipe Track Brackets”.
Roller assemblies attach to the rear of the gate
and it glides on the pipe track while the front
of the gate is supported by a “Front Wheel”
that rolls along the ground. A stable surface
such as concrete, asphalt, or hard pack is needed
for this type of gate for smooth operation. Cantilever
gates are also a good choice for chain link gates
but are more commonly used in heavy duty or commercial
applications. A cantilever gate is fully suspended
on the fence via cantilever rollers which attach
to the fence posts via a “U-clamp”.
A cantilever gate must be 1.5 times longer than
the actual gate opening to provide for the cantilever
action. Cantilever gates virtually eliminate the
need for a smooth surface since they “roll”
on the fence itself. Both the cantilever and safety
roller gates can use the cantilever latch assembly
for latching and locking the gate. V-track slide
gates are also and excellent gate solution. This
type of gate requires a hard, flat, straight surface
such as concrete or asphalt for mounting the V-track.
The gate then slides on the V-track via 4”
or 6” rollers mounted in boxes attached
to the bottom of the gate frame. The top of the
gate uses guide rollers attached to the fence
posts to stabilize the top of the gate. Many types
and sizes of Electric Gate Operators can be used
on any of the gates above and are available at
Fence Supply for your every gate installation
need.
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