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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.

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.
  • 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.

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