1 for every 12 of line posts and 1 for every 24 of top rail.
Chain link fence tension band spacing.
Use 1 per tension bar holds rail end in place rail ends.
Use 4 per tension bar or 1 per foot of fence height.
Use 1 per tension bar.
The bar makes the end of the fence rigid and provides something to attach to the posts.
A 5 high fence uses 4 tension bands per hook up.
Use 4 each for 5 and use 5 each for 6.
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.
Fence tension bands should be spaced approximately 12 18 apart.
Chain link fabric or mesh is usually sold in rolls 4 5 or 6 feet high.
Then mark your lines on the batter boards with a pencil and untie them to dig the holes.
Chain link fence posts are typically spaced a maximum of ten feet apart.
Typical spacing is between 6 and 10 feet on center.
Carriage bolts 5 16 x 1 1 4 use 1 per tension or brace band.
Follow the fence manufacturer s instructions for spacing which typically ranges from 4 10 apart spacing should not exceed 10 on center.
Check the manufacturer s directions for post spacing.
Tension bands should be spaced approximately 10 12 apart.
Use 1 for each terminal post.
Tension bar the bar used with tension bands or other post connectors to secure the fabric to a terminal post see fig.
Chain link tension bands are also available in brown green and black.
Do not spread or distort bands.
Lay the chain link mesh on the ground outside the fence.
As chain link fence posts are smaller and sturdier than many other types the holes should be smaller and can be farther apart.
For aesthetic reasons space posts evenly but do not exceed ten feet between posts.
In general use one less tension band than the height of fence you are installing i e.
Fence tie hook ties.
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.
Use flat bands for residential fence applications and beveled bands for commercial or industrial fence applications.
Run a tension bar through the links at the end of the mesh.
Mark the holes about half the width of the post away from the layout lines.
Same for gate posts.
All bolt heads for bands are on the outside of fence and the threaded ends are on the inside.
If you plan on installing privacy slats or another type of material that will increase wind load consider using 8 or 6 post spacing.
Mark the posts and spacing with stakes.
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.
