How to Install Chain Link Fence on a Slope

Below is a step by step guide on how to install chain link fence on a slope using two different methods.

• Experience Required: Medium-High
• Tools Required: Protective gloves, Level, Tape measure, String line, Post hole digger, Shovel, Fence stretcher tool, Bolt cutter (for bias cuts)
• Materials Required: Chain link fence, Fence posts, Tension bars, Tension bands, Top rails and caps, Fence ties, Bolts and nuts, Concrete

Introduction

• For steep slopes, a stepped installation might be more effective.
• Pro: It’s simpler and easier to plan and construct.
• Con: The gaps beneath the mesh could permit animals or debris to pass through.

Step 1) Preparation

• Use string and stakes or spray paint to outline the location where the fence will be set up.
• Clear the space by removing obstacles such as rocks and debris.
• Use a shovel to level minor inclines or uneven areas.

Step 2) Set Posts

• Mark the post locations, spacing them 2.5-3 meters apart, and adjust the spacing as needed for the slope.

• Dig post holes using a post hole digger, making them deeper on the downslope side for added stability.
• Use concrete to secure the posts, ensuring they are vertically straight and horizontally level.

Step 3) Add Tension Bands

• Add tension bands to all posts ensuring the flat side faces outward.
• Adjust the number of bands as needed based on the barrier’s height: taller posts will require more bands.

Step 4) Secure Caps and Top Rail

• Attach the caps on all posts: use caps with loops for intermediate posts and without loops for end posts.
• Tighten all nuts and bolts, leaving some slack for later adjustments.
• Finally, attach the top rail.

Step 5) Attach Chain Link

• Stretch the mesh roll tightly along the line, working section by section (post to post).
• Start at one end, securing the fabric with tension bars and bands. and unrolling it along the posts.

• Weave the tension bar through the mesh, use a stretcher to tighten if needed.
• Then, attach it with tension bands and secure the mesh to the top rail with ties.
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• To remove excess mesh, unravel a strand of wire.

Step 6) Optional: Thread Tension Wire

• Weave tension wire through the bottom of the mesh along the barrier’s length to prevent animals from getting under it.

Step 7) Repeat with Every Section

• In the process of how to install chain link fence on a slope, repeat these steps for each section.

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Overview

• For a slight incline or slope, a contoured installation might be a better option.
• Pro: Provides a neat, visually appealing appearance without gaps.
• Con: Requires additional effort and precision, including careful cutting and alignment (for bias cut).

Step 1) Getting Ready

• Mark the barrier line using a string and stakes or spray paint.
• Prepare the ground: clear the line by removing rocks, shrubs, and debris.
• Level minor inclines or uneven areas using a shovel.

Step 2) Install Posts

• Determine the placement of the posts, spacing them 2.5–3 meters apart, and adjust the distance to accommodate variations in the incline.

• Dig the post holes, ensuring they are deeper on the downslope side to provide extra support.
• After placing the posts into the holes, secure them with concrete, ensuring they are perfectly upright and aligned horizontally for stability and uniformity.

Step 3) Attach Tension Bands

• Secure tension bands on each post, making sure the flat side is pointing to the outside of the enclosure.
• Increase the number of bands based on the post height; taller posts will need additional bands.

Step 4) Attach Caps and Top Rail

• Place the caps on all posts: use caps with loops for intermediate posts and those without loops for end posts.
• Begin tightening all nuts and bolts, but leave some slack for future adjustments.
• Next, attach the top rail.