How to Connect Chain Link Fence

Below you will find a step-by-step guide on how to connect chain link fence.

• Experience Required: Low
• Tools Required: Protective gloves, Pliers
• Materials Required: Chain link fence

Step 1) Lay Flat on the Ground

• Start by laying the two chain link rolls flat on the ground, ensuring the edges you intend to connect are aligned and positioned close to each other.
• You can also join them together while in an upright position.

 

Step 2) Untwist a Wire

• To connect the two sections, you will need a single loose wire.
• You can remove one wire from one of the rolls by gently untwisting it from the mesh.

Step 3) Prepare the Loose End

• Prepare the loose end that you untwisted in the previous step.

Step 4) Align the Fence Diamonds

• Before starting the weaving process, carefully inspect the diamonds (the pattern) at the edges of both sections.
• Ensure that the patterns align perfectly so the loose wire can weave through them evenly.

 

Step 5) Start Spinning the Loose Wire

• In the process of how to connect chain link fence, take the loose wire and begin weaving it into the first full diamond of one section and the corresponding diamond of the other.

Step 6) Continue Spinning Through Each Diamond

• Spin the wire, ensuring it locks into place with each full diamond it passes through.

Step 7) Secure the Ends

• Once the loose wire has been fully woven through, secure the ends of the wire at both the top and bottom of the fence.
• Twist the ends tightly or re-knuckle them by bending the wire back into the chain-link pattern using a plier.

Step 8) Final Check & Inspection

• After securing the ends, carefully inspect the entire length of the connection.
• Ensure that the diamonds align perfectly and that there are no loose wires or gaps.

Tips and Tricks

• The process of how to connect chain link fence is simply the opposite of cutting.
• Laying the rolls flat on the ground makes weaving them together more manageable, though upright weaving is also possible.
• For a smoother workflow, avoid over-tightening the chain link – leave a bit of slack.
• If you notice an alignment issue, check for a missed diamond, unweave or try again.
• Watch for rolls from different manufacturers or those with varying mesh sizes. Verify that the number and size of the full diamonds in each roll match before proceeding.

FURTHER READING

• How to Cut a Chain Link Fence – A guide showing you how to cut the mesh.
• Chain Link Fence Installation – Step by step instructions on how to install a chain link fence.
• How to Unroll Chain Link Fence – Learn how unroll mesh using different methods.
• How to Tighten Chain Link Fence – A guide showing you how to tighten the fence.
• How to Install a Chain Link Fence (Traditional) – Step by step instructions on how to install chain link the traditional way.

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