How to Install Chain Link Fence with T Posts
Below you will find a step by step guide on how to install chain link fence with T posts.

- Experience Required: Medium
- Tools Required: Bolts with Nuts and Washers, Hogring tool, Wire cutters, Pliers, Tape measure, Level, Wrench, Ratchet strap, Post hole digger, Protective gloves
- Materials Required: Chain link fence, T posts, Struts, Radisseurs, Tensioning wire, Stretcher bars, Cable ties, Hogrings, Concrete
Step 1) Measure Post Distance
- Measure and mark the pole locations, spacing them 2 to 3 meters apart.
Step 2) Dig a Hole
- Dig a hole for the first end pole using a hole digger.
Step 3) Position Into Hole
- Place the T pole in the hole and make sure it’s standing straight.
Step 4) Set in Concrete
- Use concrete to secure the pole for added stability.
Step 5) Check for Straightness
- Check with a spirit level to ensure the pole is straight before the concrete sets.
Step 6) Reinforcement Strut
- Position the reinforcement strut, aligning its hole with the second hole down on the pole.
Step 7) Position the Radisseur
- Position the radisseur on the opposite side of the pole, aligning it with the same hole as the strut.
Step 8) Secure with Bolts
- Secure the strut and radisseur with bolts, nuts, and washers.
- Use two wrenches: one to hold the bolt and the other to tighten the nut.
Step 9) End Post with Strut
- The first end support is now in place, supported by one reinforcement strut at the end point of the fence.
Optional: Corner Posts
- You can turn your end pole into a corner pole by adding two struts at a 90-degree angle, providing extra stability at corners.
Step 10) Radisseur at the Bottom
- Install a second radisseur at the bottom of the pole using nuts and bolts like before.
Step 11) Intermediate Posts
- Install the intermediate support, which are not reinforced by struts, placing them at equal intervals between the end poles to keep the fence aligned.
Optional: Intermediate Reinforcement Posts
- Turn them into intermediate reinforcement poles by adding two struts for extra support in high-stress areas of the fence.
Step 12) Install the Second End Pole
- Install the end pole and strut, repeating the same process as described for the first one.
Step 13) Thread Wire Through the Holes
- Feed the tensioning wire through the holes located in the middle of the radisseur.
Step 14) Tighten the Wire
- Use pliers to twist the pin on the radisseur clockwise in order to tension the wire.
Step 15) Thread Tension Wire
- Feed the tensioning wire through the aligned hole in the intermediate pole(s).
Step 16) Repeat Tightening the Wire
- Repeat Step 13-14 to tighten the wire at the opposite end pole.
Step 17) Second Line of Tensioning Wire
- Add a second line of tensioning wire along the bottom of the run.
Step 18) Unroll the Chain Link
- In the process of how to install chain link fence with T posts, start unrolling the mesh along the ground.
- Be careful not to snag the wires as you go!
Step 19) Insert Stretcher Bar
- Position the chain link near the end support, then weave the stretcher bar through the mesh holes and the radisseurs.
Step 20) Continue Weaving
- Continue weaving in the stretcher bar until you reach the bottom.
Step 21) Tighten the Fence
- At the other end, use a ratchet strap and an extra stretcher bar (or a rebar) to tighten the mesh.
- Gradually pull the mesh taut until it’s properly tensioned.
Step 22) Secure to Intermediate Poles
- Secure the chain link to the intermediate poles using cable ties at each hole.
Step 23) Cut Off the Cable Tie Ends
- Cut off the ends of the cable ties using wire cutters or scissors.
Step 24) Securing Mesh
- Then, insert a stretcher bar as described in steps 18–19 to secure the mesh to the end pole.
- Once it is is fully secured, remove the ratchet strap.
Step 25) Remove the Excess Mesh
- Remove the excess mesh by gently untwisting one wire strand from where the cut is needed.
Step 26) Attach with Hogrings
- Secure the tensioning wire to the chain link using hogrings.
Step 27) Continue Securing
- Continue securing the tensioning wire along the entire length of the fence.
Step 28) Check & Adjust

- Your chain link fence with t post should now be complete.
- Check for any weak spots and adjust tension where necessary.
Tips and Tricks
- Avoid overstretching the mesh, as this could deform the run.
- Use a spirit level to regularly check that the supports stay straight while the concrete sets. Make any needed adjustments before it fully hardens.
- Maintain a consistent spacing of 2–3 meters between poles using a measuring tape. Uneven spacing can affect both stability and appearance.
- Double-check all ties and wires to ensure they are tightly secured. Loose connections may cause the fence to weaken over time.
- Install tension wires at the top and bottom to help keep the mesh aligned and stable.
FURTHER READING
- How to Cut Chain Link Fence – A guide on how to cut chain link properly.
- How to Unroll Chain Link Fence – Learn how to unroll mesh correctly.
- How to Connect Chain Link Fence – Learn how to connect mesh.
- How to Install a Chain Link Fence – Step by step instructions for installing chain link using the traditional method.
- How to Install T Post Fence – A guide showing you how to install T pole.