How To Install Chain Link Fence Posts

Installing a chain link fence? The strength and durability of your fence start with correctly installed posts. In this step-by-step guide, we walk you through the proper method for laying out and installing chain link fence posts, covering intermediate, end, corner, and two-way posts, with clear guidance on post spacing, layout tips, and all the necessary components included in each kit. Perfect for both professional installers and DIY users, this video ensures your installation is safe, secure, and compliant with industry best practices. 🔩 Video Breakdown & Timestamps 0:00 – Post Distances & Layout Planning Before you begin, it’s important to plan your fence line accurately. We show you how to lay out post positions using standard 3 metre centres, which ensures uniformity and optimal support across your fence line. 0:13 – Intermediate Posts Installation Intermediate posts are installed at regular intervals to support the chain link mesh between terminal posts. These posts are simpler than other types, with a single upright chain link post placed at 3m centres. ➡️ Note: Intermediate posts are supplied as a single post only – no extra components. 0:29 – End Post Installation End posts form the termination points of your fence run and carry the tension of the chain link mesh. 0:54 – Corner Post Installation Where your fence line changes direction, corner posts provide the structural support and mesh anchoring needed for a corner turn. These robust posts are spaced every 3 metres and supplied with additional components for extra stability and tension management. 1:14 – Two-Way Post Installation Two-way posts (also known as junction posts) are used when two fence lines meet in a straight line from opposite directions. Like other posts, they’re installed at 3m intervals. 📦 1:33 – What’s Included in a Chain Link Post Kit? Your post kit contents may vary depending on the type of post, but typically include: Chain Link Post Anchor Plate (for stability in the concrete foundation) Support Brace (for added structural support) Cross Brace (used with two-way and corner posts) Winder Assembly (for tensioning chain link mesh) Stretcher Bar (used to fix the chain link mesh) 🔍 Remember: Intermediate posts only include the post itself. 🔧 1:52 – Chain Link Winder Assembly Installation Instructions The winder assembly is key to creating a tight, secure fence. Here’s how to install it: Step 1: Insert the winder assembly and M8 x 20mm bolt through the pre-drilled hole in the chain link post. Step 2: Secure the bolt using the M8 nut on the attack face (the external-facing side) of the post. Step 3: Attach the stretcher bar into the winder assembly and tighten it into place using the remaining M8 fixings provided. This bar will be used to hold and tension the chain link mesh once straining begins. 🧱 Why Proper Post Installation Matters Properly installed posts are the foundation of a durable and long-lasting chain link fence. They: ✔️ Maintain correct mesh tension ✔️ Prevent sagging or bowing over time ✔️ Ensure the fence withstands environmental factors like wind and ground movement ✔️ Provide secure fixing points for gates, tension wires, and mesh panels 🛠️ Looking to Start Your Chain Link Fence Project? At First Fence, we supply everything you need – from posts and mesh to tensioning kits and tools – to get the job done right the first time. Our chain link fencing systems are ideal for: Residential gardens Sports grounds Industrial perimeters Temporary or permanent boundary control 📩 Need Help or Have Questions? Our sales and support teams are here to help with technical advice, layout planning, and product recommendations. 📧 Email us: sales@firstfence.co.uk 📞 Call us: 01283 512111 🌐 Shop online: https://firstfence.co.uk 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert fencing guides and installation tips! #chainlinkfencing #fenceinstallation #firstfence #chainlinkfenceinstallation #chainlinkfence #chainlinkfencingservice #fencepost #securityfencing