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Chain link fence line post depth.
For commercial purposes 9ga wire is common on chain link fence although when security is an issue some prefer 6ga because it is harder to cut.
This post is used for a 4 ft.
Despite what some people believe making a long lasting fence is not always as simple as sinking a post in the ground and moving on to the next post.
5 minutes fence post depth size and anchoring systems can make or break your fence line.
If your fabric is to rest on top of grade this is the industry standard for setting chain link fence posts.
Select a line post size its spacing and footing for a 12 high chain link fence that will consist of a 9 gage 1 3 4 mesh fabric.
Add gravel to the bottom of the post hole for drainage.
Correct post hole shape.
Consider using top rail.
Set the line post in place against the layout line adjust it for plumb and temporarily support it in place with braces.
For a site location with a high wind condition and the design selection of an appropriate footing size and depth.
Now dig the line post holes and set the line posts.
High chain link fence.
For example if the length between two terminal posts is 30 feet then line posts would be spaced 10 feet apart see chart below.
11 gauge wire is usually only used for temporary construction fence.
Chain link fabric height 2 depth of post in ground total post height.
In general for residential chain link fences dig holes 6 in diameter by 30 deep or below frost line in your area.
This means the outside faces of the line posts will be about 1 4 inside of the line stretched between ihe outside of the terminal posts.
2 above the height of the fence.
Line posts should not be spaced more than 10 feet apart.
The line post holes should be lined up so that when they are set in the center of their holes their centers will line up with the terniinal post cbnters.
Terminal posts should be 24 in.
Step 1 depending on the geographical location fence height and fencing materials used post hole size may vary.
Make sure the mark you made earlier is at ground level.
Line post spacing chart.
These posts can be used at the end of a line of fence at a fence corner or for gate posts.
3 below the height of the fence.
