Chain Link Fence

Wire thickness is measured in gauges, the lower the gauge number, the thicker and stronger the wire:

• 1.7mm Core / 2.5mm PVC (12 Gauge Light): Ideal for standard garden borders, domestic property lines, allotments and light boundary marking.
• 2.0mm Core / 3.15mm PVC or 2.5mm+ Heavy Galv (10 Gauge Heavy Duty): Our commercial-grade wire. Recommended for dog runs, public parks, and high-impact boundaries where animals might lean against the mesh.

Both finishes deliver outstanding rust resistance, but suit different visual preferences and environments:

• Green PVC Coated: Features a galvanised steel inner core wrapped in a weatherproof PVC jacket. The green finish blends naturally into hedges and garden borders, making it less intrusive. It also provides extra protection in coastal or high-salt areas.
• Hot-Dip Galvanised: Features a zinc coating to BS EN standards for a traditional, industrial metal look suited to security and commercial applications.

Standard chain link mesh can flex or “belly” at the ground line if a strong dog tries to dig or push under it. To keep the bottom edge rigid, run thick 2.5mm+ tension wire along the bottom and fasten the mesh to it every 30cm using Hog Rings or cable ties.

Alternatively, follow our guide to stop dogs digging or visit our Dog Fencing page for more info.

To install a standard 25m roll correctly and prevent sagging, you will need:

• 1x 25m Roll of chain link mesh.
• 2x Strainer / End Posts (plus strut supports) for the start and finish of your run.
• 8x to 10x Intermediate Line Posts (placed every 2.5m to 3m).
• 3x Runs of Straining Line Wire (top, middle, and bottom for fences 1.5m and taller).
• 3x Radisseurs (Wire Tensioners) to pull each line wire drum-tight.
• 1x Pack of Cable Ties / Hog Rings to attach the mesh to the strained line wire.

You don’t need overlapping clips or bulky joins. Simply unpick a single vertical wire strand from the end of one roll, overlap the end diamonds of both rolls, and twist (“corkscrew”) the single strand back down through both mesh edges. This creates an invisible, continuous 50m seam with no weak points.

Yes, you can install on most existing posts

• For wooden posts, strain your horizontal line wires using eye-bolts or radisseurs and fix the mesh with galvanised staples.
• For concrete posts, strain your horizontal line wires using eye-bolts or radisseurs and fix the mesh with hog rings or tension wire.

As a rule of thumb, post holes should be dug to 1/3 of the total post height (e.g., a 6ft post needs 2ft set into the ground). Allowance should be made for roughly 1 to 1.5 bags of Postcrete (approx. 225mm) per post hole to ensure the posts are strong enough to hold the strain of the fence.

Corner, end, and gate strainer posts must always be set in concrete because they bear the full horizontal pull when tensioning the mesh. Intermediate line posts can be driven directly into firm, compact soil.

Yes, but you can stop foxes by selecting a fence height of 1.8m (6ft) with the top 30cm bending inwards, which will stop them from being able to pull themselves over.

See our Fox Fencing page or watch the video below