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 T Post Fence – A guide showing you how to install T pole.

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This blog was created by Timi Sz with the help of Szilard, Erno, Orsi, and Timi S, who installed the fence. Take a look at some behind-the-scenes images below.