Attaching Chain Link Fence to Posts and Different Materials
Below is a step-by-step guide on attaching chain link fence to posts and different materials.

TRADITIONAL METAL
- Experience Required: Medium
- Tools Required: Protective gloves, Wrench, Pliers
- Materials Required: Chain link fence, Tension bar, Tension bands, Fence ties, Bolts and nuts
End Support

- When attaching chain link fence to posts, place tension bands on each post with the flat side facing outward.
- Taller fences require more tension bands.
- Insert the tension bar through the end of the mesh roll nearest to the end support.
- Connect the tension bar to the tension band to hold the mesh in place.
Top Rail
- Use a few wire fence ties to secure the mesh to the top rail with pliers.
Intermediate Support
- Secure the mesh to the intermediate supports using the same method with fence ties.
CONCRETE
- Experience Required: Medium
- Tools Required: Protective gloves, Wrench, Pliers, Hammer drill (if needed)
- Materials Required: Chain link fence, Tension bar, Eye bolts, Washer or nut, Snap hook or carabiner, Wire ties or cable ties
End Pole
- Insert an eye bolt into the pre-drilled holes or drill new ones with a hammer drill. Secure with a washer and nut, tightening with a wrench.
- Attach a snap hook or carabiner to the eye bolt.
- Slide a tension bar into the fabric and hook it to secure it to the pole.
Middle Pole
- Use wire ties or cable ties to secure the mesh to the middle poles.
WOOD
- Experience Required: Medium
- Tools Required: Protective gloves, Wrench, Hammer, Drill
- Materials Required: Chain link fence, Tension bar, Eye bolts, Washer or nut, Snap hook or carabiner, Staples
End Support
- Drill a hole through the post for an eye bolt. Secure it with a washer and nut, tightening with a wrench.
- Attach a snap hook or carabiner to the eye bolt, then slide a tension bar into the chain link fabric and hook it to secure it to the support.
Mid Support
- Secure the mesh to the wooden support by hammering staples into the desired position.
- This method can also be used as an alternative to attach the mesh to the end poles without using a tension bar.
METAL T POST
- Experience Required: Medium
- Tools Required: Protective gloves
- Materials Required: Chain link fence, T posts, Cable ties
End Pole
- In the process of how to attach chain link fence, connect the mesh to the end post using cable ties.
- Thread the ties through the pre-drilled holes and secure them tightly.
Intermediate Pole
- Continue using cable ties to fasten the mesh to the middle poles, ensuring it’s securely attached.
SOIL
- Experience Required: Low
- Tools Required: Protective gloves, Hammer, Shovel
- Materials Required: Chain link fence, Pegs, Soil or dirt
Method 1) Pegs
- Secure the mesh to the ground by hammering pegs every 60cm along the length of the line.
Method 2) Bury Mesh
- Bury the bottom of the mesh by digging a shallow trench along the line and placing the bottom of the chain link fabric into the trench.
EXISTING MESH
- Experience Required: Low
- Tools Required: Protective gloves, Pliers
- Materials Required: Chain link fence, One loose end
Step 1) Align and Weave the Wire
- Make sure the patterns align properly so the loose wire can weave through them evenly.
- Take the loose wire and start weaving it into the first full diamond of one section and the matching diamond of the other section.
Step 2) Spin the Wire
- Spin the wire to ensure it locks into place as it passes through each full diamond.
- Once the loose wire is fully woven, secure the ends at both the top and bottom using pliers.
Tips & Tricks
- Choose durable hardware: Choose strong, rust-resistant hardware to ensure your enclosure lasts longer, especially in wet areas.
- Prevent Sagging: In the process of attaching chain link fence to posts, stretch the chain link tightly to avoid sagging, using a fence stretcher.
- Maintain alignment: Attach tension wires at the top and bottom to keep the mesh aligned and stable.
- Prioritize Safety: Always wear safety gear like gloves and eye protection when working.
- Distribute tension Evenly: Use tension bars and bands to evenly distribute force and prevent damage.
- Avoid over-tightening: Tighten hardware securely, but avoid over-tightening to prevent weakening posts or bending the chain link.
FURTHER READING
- How to Install a Chain Link Fence (Traditional) – Step by step instructions on how to install a chain link fence using the traditional method.
- How to Cut a Chain Link Fence – Learn how to cut mesh.
- How to Unroll Chain Link Fence – A guide showing you unroll correctly a mesh.
- How to Connect Chain Link Fence – Learn how to connect chain link mesh.