Galvanised Chain Link Fence

Our galvanised chain link fencing comes in plenty of sizes to cover a range of projects. The galvanised steel wiring provides a secure, rust resistant barrier to cover a variety of fencing solutions.

Galvanised chain link fencing is delivered in 25m rolls, ensuring easy use for you. Due to the flexibility of this fencing, it can be applied to many different jobs, varying from animal pens, plant security, boundary fencing, and more.

The 50mm diamond mesh makes sure you get the right blend of security & visibility. We offer three different options, depending on the height and gauge you require, making sure you can choose what’s right for you.

HEIGHT X LENGTH X GAUGE
900mm x 25m x 3mm
1200mm x 25m x 2.5mm
1800mm x 25m x 3mm

FAQ

What is a chain link fence?

A chain link fence is a type of fence made from metal wires woven together in a criss-cross pattern to form a grid or “diamond” shape. It’s usually:

– Made of metal wire (often galvanised steel to prevent rust).
– See-through because of the open spaces in the grid.
– Sturdy and flexible, used for many purposes like keeping animals in, marking boundaries, or adding security.

You’ve probably seen chain-link fences around gardens, sports fields, or construction sites. It’s that basic metal fence that looks like a giant fishnet.

How much does chain link fence cost?

It entirely depends on the height/length of the fence that you need. For an accurate pricing, email us at Sales@easymerchant.co.uk, or phone us on 01371 850 120.

Where to buy chain link fence?

Right here! We sell 3 different height options in 25m rolls, all galvanised for extra resistance and weather durability. You can either place an order on this page, or call us on 01371 850 120

How to install chain link fence

1. Plan your fence
   Before you get started, you’ll need to work out how much fencing you need, as well as making note of any corners, gates, etc. that you’d like to add. You can use stakes and string to outline your desired fence. Once you’ve marked this out, it will make it much easier to calculate how much fencing you need to order.
2. Install your posts
   Once you have decided where your end, corner & gate posts are going to be, dig a hole for each one, roughly 3x the size of the post. Your post should be ¼ submerged. Once the holes are dug you can either:
   A) put 4 inches of gravel at the bottom, fill with wet concrete and then add your post in.B) Put the post in the middle of the hole then fill with large stones until tight and compact. It’s important to use a spirit level to make sure your post is straight before setting it. You will also need to install intermediate posts for longer fence lines, we recommend no more than 3m intervals to avoid the fence from sagging. Make the intermediate posts 50mm higher than your chain link fence height to ensure a gap at the bottom.

    

   

3. Tension bands & post capsAdd tension bands to all end, corner and gate posts, ensuring the flat side is on the ‘outside’ of the fence posts.
   The amount of tension bands required depends on the height of the fence. You need 1 tension band less than the total feet of the fence. I.e. a 6ft high fence needs 5 tension bands, a 5ft high fence needs 4.

   

   Corner posts will need twice as many tension bands and rail ends. Then add your post caps to the correct posts. Once these are all in place we recommend slightly tightening all nuts and bolts to add some extra resistance for the next step.

    

4. Top railsYou can now add the top rails. Start by putting a top rail through the intermediate post cap loop, then simply add on more as you work around your perimeter. Top rails can be connected by pushing opposite ends together. It may be necessary for you to use a hacksaw when the top rails are too long. When you reach an end/corner post, place the top rail in the rail end, and tighten all nuts and bolts.

    

5. Adding the Chain link fencing
   
   Choose one of your end posts to start at, then roll your mesh along the length of one side. Weave the tension bar through the end of your mesh roll, then put the bottom of the tension bar into the lowest tension band. Make sure to adjust the tension bands so that the fencing is at least 50mm off the ground.Now you can roll the mesh down the remaining length of the side of the fence, try to get rid of as much slack as you can, you can add a few wire fence ties to attach the mesh to the top rail.

   Now, weave a temporary tension bar about 3feet from the end post, and attach your stretcher bar, you can now attach a fence puller to the stretcher bar and use this to remove all remaining slack from the mesh. Once you’ve reached the end post, you can unravel a wire strand to remove any excess, then add a tension bar to the ‘new end’ of wire and use that to attach it to the end post. Once the end post and tension bar are fully tightened together, you can remove the temporary tension bar used with the stretcher bar.

   Once this is all in place, we recommend adding extra fence ties along the rails and intermediate posts, roughly 24 inches apart along the top, and 12 inches apart along the posts. You can also add a tension wire across the bottom, which is useful for preventing animals from getting under your fence.

How to cut Chain Link Fence

If you’re looking to make a chain link fence shorter, you may be able to just unwire the top and bottom of a single wire strand, and un-weave it to remove any excess. Otherwise, you can use bolt cutters for standard chain link fencing, and an angle grinder for anything over roughly 3.5mm thick.

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