Frequently Asked Questions

Speaking of how to build a chain link fence, we outlines some of the major steps below, but for a thorough checklist, please refer to following.

1. Determine the location of the fence.

2. Determine the length of the fence and purchase correct amount of materials.

3. Dig post holes, making sure they are no more than 10 feet apart from each other.

4. Center posts and make sure you don’t go too far into the ground. Ensure posts are plumb.

5. Add concrete to holes and wait to try.

6. Add all necessary fitting to all posts including tension bands, bolts, cups and wires.

7. Install the top rail across the entire fence. Add post caps.

8. Unroll the chain link fabric and slide a tension bar through the first row of the chain link diamonds.

9. Fasten evenly spaced tension bands (already on the post) to the tension bar fabric combination using carriage bolts.

10. Insert a tension bar on the fence.

11. Slowly unwrap the chain link fence and attach to each pole.

12. The tension bar should keep it tight enough to stand up.

13. Add the gates and you are done!