Step One: Remove the damaged fabricįind two points of fabric on either side of the damaged area. Whether someone cut it to gain access, the weather took its toll, or a family of critters bent it up over the years, you’ll need to fix it.Ĭhain link fences are simply pieces of woven wire hooked together at the top and bottom, and removing damaged sections is as easy as removing a few pieces of wire.
On occasion, the chain link fence fabric (the metal mesh that stretches from post to post) can be the issue. Place the tension bars through the mesh and pull the mesh tightly to the new post, securing it in place with tension bands.įinally, secure the wire ties permanently, use the reciprocating saw to cut the new post to the appropriate height, and cap it off with a post cap. Start with the rails and rail end brackets, and then loosely hang the fence from the rails with wire ties. With the concrete dry, begin reattaching the fence components. Add water according to the concrete manufacturer’s directions and let it set until it hardens completely. Place the new post into the hole and use the level to check for plumb.įill the remainder of the hole with concrete mix. Pour a few inches of gravel into the hole to promote drainage. If possible, dig the hole so it’s bell-shaped wider at the bottom, and tapering to the top. Use the post hole digger to dig a hole roughly 10 inches wide and two to three feet deep, depending on the frost line (you’ll be digging a deeper hole than the original one, though in the same location). Step Two: Start diggingĭig out the old post with a shovel. Loosen and remove the rails, leaving the post disconnected from the fence. Then, use an adjustable wrench to remove the tension bands holding the tension bars (the metal bars running vertically through the ends of the fencing fabric sections). Tools and Materialsįirst, use linesman’s pliers to untwist the wire ties holding the fencing to the top rails on either side of the post.
CHAIN LINKED FENCE HOW TO
Here’s how to fix a chain link fence post. How To Fix a Chain Link Fence: Replace a PostĬold weather can heave a metal post from the ground just as easily as it can a wood post-and metal posts can sustain damage or degrade over time. Use wire ties to reattach the chain link fence to the repaired rail, twisting the ties in place with linesman’s pliers. Slide the two together, lift the rail end, and tighten it back in place. Loosen a rail end (the cup-like fitting that holds the rail to the post) with an adjustable wrench and lower it until there’s enough room to align the old rail with the sleeve. Next, slide the rail coupling over the other end of the replacement rail. Slide the tapered end of the replacement rail back into the existing rail. Mark the new pipe where it meets the other end of the top rail, remove it, and cut it to length with the reciprocating saw. Slide that tapered end into the freshly cut pipe as far as possible. One end of the replacement rail will have a taper. Step Three: Measure and cut the replacement pipe Use the reciprocating saw fitted with a metal blade to cut on either side of the bend. Survey the pipe and locate where the bend starts on either end. There will be several ties, so make sure you remove them all. Simply find the wire wrapped around the top rail and use linesman’s pliers to untwist it.
The first step in repairing a bent top rail is disconnecting the chain link fence fabric from the rail. Fortunately, chain link fence repairs are fairly straightforward. Related How to Build a Custom Fence Gate How To Repair a Chain Link Fence: Bent RailĬhain link fences are sturdy but fallen tree limbs or fence-hopping teenagers can bend a top rail.
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