Chain Link Fence Bottom Tension Wire

Of use while the galvanized wire prevents rust from forming.

Chain link fence bottom tension wire.

Once stretched a bottom wire should be secured to the line posts and the chain link mesh hog ringed to the tension wire 2 on center. The wire stretches to 170 ft. It secures the bottom and top of your chain link fence to ensure the chain links remain tight to the posts and rails. It is stretched on the outside of the fence enclosure.

When tightened properly the tension wire has very little give and stays snug against the line posts. Chain link fabric is then stretched afterwards. The wire holds the chain link in place low to the ground very tightly so that it cannot bend at the bottom. The wire is positioned between the mesh and the poles.

Chain link tension wire installation tension wire is an important part of chain link fencing. It will not prevent an animal from digging underneath a fence however may help discourage this behavior. Tension wire generally is installed after the poles are set for a new chain link fence and before the fence installation. The yardgard 9 gauge galvanized tension wire is the perfect way to secure the bottom of your chain link fence project.

Wire can be attached to fabric using hog rings or wire can be weaved through bottom of chain link fabric. We have created this how to guide to teach you the properly install tension wire for fences. Includes 170 feet of tension wire. It comes in the same colors as the fence it self.

Ideal for construction or fence related applications. When retrofitting an existing chain link fence with bottom tension wire. Tension wire is stretched from terminal post to terminal post and is held secure by brace bands. Tension wire is a 9 gauge wire that goes along the bottom of a chain link fence.

It is commonly used as a bottom tension wire on chain link fences and serves both structural and aesthetic purposes. The durable 9 gauge wire secures the bottom of your fence and prevents animals from pushing their way underneath a fence. Bottom wire helps prevent animals and people from pushing their way underneath a fence. Bottom rails may be added in lieu of bottom tension wires and for taller fences 10 feet or more intermediate horizontal rails are often added.