Chain Link Fence Line Post Spacing Chart

Help installing chain link fence on a slope.

Chain link fence line post spacing chart.

A chain link fence is a type of woven fence usually made from galvanized steel wire. Depending on the wind and soil conditions you may want to use 8 centers or even a more narrow spacing for line posts. Footing size c depending on soil conditions minimum footing depth 24 for 4 ft height add 3 depth to every additional 1 ft height over 4 ft. Whether made from wood chain plastic or wire fences all need posts spaced at given intervals.

The amount of space recommended between each post will vary by fence type. Post depth can be determined by local weather and soil conditions terminal posts are normally dug 10 wide and 18 to 30 deep. The chain link fence wire runs vertically and are bent into a zigzag pattern so that each zig hooks with the wire immediately on one side and each zag with the wire immediately on the other. Fences are supported by a series of posts buried in the ground which provide stability as well as hold up the barrier slats or links.

Style and size of fabric the style and size of fabric determines the net surface area of the solid. Minimum diameter 4 times the largest cross section of post. The fence height times the line post spacing sets the total force acting on a solid panel of the fence which is transferred to the line posts and then into the footing. Between terminal posts and check line post spacing chart figure 3 below for exact distance to allow between line posts.