Chain Link Installation Traditional

The below guide explains how to erect chainlink fencing using existing wooden, concrete or angle iron posts.

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Guide for wooden, concrete, angle iron posts:

1. First clear away all obstructions and ensure a reasonable level before pegging out the line of the chain link fence with string.
2. Mark the position of the end straining posts and dig the holes for their foundations. In normal soil allow for the following foundations:
   1. Posts up to 1.20 m. The holes should be approx. 150mm square.
   2. Posts over 1.20 m. The holes should be approx. 200 mm square.
   3. Holes for straining post stays should be approx. 200mm square.

   

   

3. Plant the end straining post making sure that the earth is well rammed around the post or preferably embedded in large rubble or old bricks, but firm ramming is essential. For the best results the posts should be embedded in concrete.
4. Fix a line taut between the straining posts and set the intermediate standards along this line at 3.0 metre intervals. If the line of the fence curves, it is advantageous to fix backstays to every standard. Usually it is sufficient to ram the backstay straight into the ground, but when using concrete, Pylon or plastic-coated steel posts, the posts should be fixed in concrete.