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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/galvanized-chain-link-tension-wire-7-gauge-marcelled-1000-roll/" target="_blank">Tension wire</a> is often used in place of bottom rail. Depending on the total linear footage of the fence, using tension wire can be a less expensive alternative than rails<br />
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Tension wire is also sometimes used in place of top rail in security applications because it makes the fence more difficult to climb. When using tension wire in place of top rail, a brace and truss setup is typically installed to keep the terminal posts from pulling over.<br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/9-gauge-galvanized-utility-wire-for-chain-link-fencing-1000-roll/" target="_blank">Smooth tension wire / utility wire</a> has a wide number of uses, including residential fencing. It is typically available in 9, 11, 12, and 12.5 gauges. The most common use is in place of bottom rail on chain link fences.<br />
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Marcelled tension wire, which is usually 7 gauge, is used in commercial and industrial fencing applications. Due to the heavy gauge, Marcelled tension wire has crimps, or kinks, in it to facilitate stretching; without the crimps, stretching the 7 gauge wire over the length of the fence would be very difficult.<br />
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Line Fittings</h4>
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Loop Caps</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/pressed-steel-chain-link-loop-caps-galvanized/" target="_blank">Loop caps</a> fit on your line posts and secure the top rail of the fence. They are designed so that the top rail passes through them in a continuous line. Loop caps have 2 important dimensions, the post cap dimension (i.e. 2” for a 2” Post), and the top rail loop dimension (i.e. 1 3/8” for a 1 3/8” top rail)<br />
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Barb Arms </b><br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/fences/chain-link-fencing/chain-link-fittings/barb-arms/" target="_blank">Barb arms</a>, like loop caps fit over the top of your line posts and have a hole in them to allow the top rail to pass through. Barb arms are available in 2 types, 3-wire and 6-wire. 3-Wire arms have 3 “Z” cuts or notches in them to hold 3 strands of barbwire. 6-wire arms have a V shape with 3 “Z” cuts on each side.<br />
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Line Rail Clamps </b><br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/chain-link-line-rail-boulevard-clamps-galvanized/" target="_blank">Line Rail Clamps</a> are used to secure mid-brace rails and bottom rails to your line posts. They are sold in 2 pieces, and are assembled around the post and attached using a carriage bolt & nut.<br />
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Terminal Fittings</h4>
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Tension Bands</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/fences/chain-link-fencing/chain-link-fittings/bands/" target="_blank">Tension bands</a> are used in combination with tension bars to secure the stretched chain link fabric to a terminal post. The bands are placed around the terminal post, and hold the tension bar in place with a carriage bolt. There are two types of tension bands, flat and beveled. Flat bands are lighter, have flat edges, and are typically used for residential fencing applications. Beveled bands, on the other hand, are typically heavier with a thicker zinc coating, have a beveled edge, and are used in commercial projects. <br />
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Tension Bars</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/galvanized-chain-link-tension-bars/" target="_blank">Tension bars</a> are flat steel extrusions, usually 5/8” or ¾” thick, which are used to hold the stretched wire fabric in place at the terminal post. The tension bar is held in place by tension bands spaced every 12” apart on the terminal post.<br />
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Brace Bands</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/fences/chain-link-fencing/chain-link-fittings/bands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brace bands</a> are used to connect other fittings like rail ends, tension wire, and barbwire to your terminal posts. Like tension bands, brace bands come in flat and beveled varieties.<br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/fences/chain-link-fencing/chain-link-fittings/rail-ends/" target="_blank">Rail ends</a> secure top, mid, and bottom rails to your terminal posts. They are held on to the terminal post with a brace band and 1 ¼” x 5/16” carriage bolt. Rail ends are typically available in aluminum (residential grade) and pressed steel (commercial grade). Commercial grade rail ends are often combo rail ends, which have a hole in them to insert a bent truss rod in a brace and truss setup.<br />
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Post Caps</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/fences/chain-link-fencing/chain-link-fittings/post-caps/" target="_blank">Post caps</a> fit over the top of your chain link posts to keep water and insects out. They fit over the outside of your post, so a 2" cap will fit on the outside of a 2" (1 7/8" O.D.) post. In most situations, you will only use post caps on your terminal posts because loop caps will be used on your line posts to hold your top rail. Post caps are generally available in aluminum and pressed steel, in 2 different styles, acorn and dome.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-78084564458447861352014-12-13T08:44:00.000-08:002019-07-26T20:09:08.999-07:00Chain Link Fencing Basics - Part 2: Framework<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Framework is the tubular steel pipe that makes up the posts and rails of a chain link fence; it is available in a wide array of diameters and wall thicknesses. <br />
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When talking about the diameter of a fence post, there are a few important things to know. First , similar to dimensional wood products, steel posts and fittings are usually labeled in nominal sizes; so, for example, a fence post listed as 2” is actually 1 7/8” O.D., and a fitting listed as 2" is meant to fit a 1 7/8" O.D. pipe. Second, fence pipe is measured in outside diameter (O.D.); so, if you see that a post is 1 7/8”, it means that the diameter of the outer wall of the post is 1 7/8”, unless stated otherwise.<br />
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The strength of a tubular steel fence post is primarily a function of its wall thickness. There are a wide number of residential, commercial, and industrial grade pipe choices available. Different manufacturers have different brand designations for their pipe. For example, Allied Tube & Conduit designates its fence pipe as follows:<br />
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SS15 – Residential, Light Commercial – Wall Thickness on a 1 7/8” Pipe = .072”<br />
SS20 – Commercial – Wall Thickness on a 1 7/8” Pipe = .090”<br />
SS40 – Commercial/Industrial – Wall Thickness on a 1 7/8” Pipe = .120”<br />
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Also common in industrial fence applications is Schedule 40, also known as Standard Weight, pipe, which is a national standard size and has a wall thickness of .145”<br />
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The size of the fence post that you use will be determined by a number of factors, including: the height of the fence, the gauge of the fabric, and the primary use of the fence. For example, a 4’ or 5’ residential fence with 11 gauge wire can usually be installed with <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/residential-grade-galvanized-chain-link-posts-framework-065-wall-round-tubing/" target="_blank">1 5/8” diameter line posts</a> and 2” terminals. On the other hand, an 8’ commercial grade fence with 9 gauge wire will require line posts that are at least 2 ½” in diameter and terminal posts that are at least 3”. A general rule of thumb is that your terminal posts should be at least 1 size larger than your line posts.<br />
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Another factor to consider in choosing your posts is whether you will be using some type of privacy screening on the fence, either now or in the future. Privacy screening, slats, and fence weave products all add surface area to the fence, thereby increasing the wind load on the fence. You will typically have to increase your post sizes when using such products. So, on the 8’ commercial fence in the example above, you may need to switch to <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/sf-20-commercial-grade-galvanized-chain-link-posts-framework/" target="_blank">3” line posts and 4” terminal posts</a>. Depending on the estimated wind load on your fence, you may also have to adjust your posts wall thickness, spacing, and footer size/depth. A thorough discussion of wind load is beyond the scope of this introductory article. For more comprehensive information, view the <a href="http://www.chainlinkinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/CLFMI-WindLoadGuide-Revised-2014.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chain Link Fence Manufacturer’s Institute’s Wind Load Guide</a>.<br />
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Almost all permanent chain link fences have a top rail to support the weight of the chain link fabric and keep it from sagging over time. The fabric is tied to the rail using wire ties, which keeps the fence tight and prevents the fabric from being pushed down for easy ingress onto the property – either by an animal or trespasser.<br />
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Top rails are typically sold in 21’ sections (though they may be cut shorter for transportation purposes), and are either swedged* end or are sold with sleeves that can be used to splice the rails into one continuous rail. The top rail attaches to the terminal (end or corner) posts via rail ends, and runs through loop caps on the line posts.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">*A swedged rail is tapered at one end so that it fits into the unswedged end of another rail, enabling you to create one long continuous rail.</span><br />
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A bottom rail serves the same purpose as the top rail – preventing the fabric from being pushed inward, thereby allowing easy access. Unlike top rail, however, bottom rail does not run in a continuous line; it must be cut down to fit between each section of fence. It attaches to the terminal post with an end cap, and line posts with line rail clamps. Many homeowners / fence installers choose to forgo the bottom rail in favor of bottom tension wire, which serves the same purpose, but is a less expensive alternative.<br />
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Often, chain link fences taller than 6’ also have a mid-brace rail, at least on each section between a terminal post and line post. The mid-brace rail provides support for the terminal post against the tension of the stretched wire fabric. In other words, it helps to keep the terminal post from being pulled over due to the high tension needed to keep the stretched fabric taut.<br />
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The typical diameters for top rail are 1 3/8” O.D. for residential installations and 1 5/8” O.D. for commercial installations, and most fittings are available for both sizes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-71600070430680813372014-11-30T18:47:00.001-08:002019-07-26T20:19:40.913-07:00Chain Link Fencing Basics - Part 1: Wire Fabric<br />
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Fabric is what puts the “chain link” in chain link fence; it is created by a machine that weaves together 2 strands of metal wire into a mesh. A typical chain link mesh will have a diamond size (measured on the diagonals) of 2” or 2 ¼”, although smaller diamond sizes of 1 ¾” and 1 ¼” are also common. In fact, most chain link pool fences are constructed of 1 ¼” mesh to meet ICC pool codes because the smaller diamond size makes the fence more difficult to climb (Note: regulations do vary by municipality, so check with your local building department before buying your materials). <br />
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If you want to see how chain link is created, from the strand to the roll, check out this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIaif7IBeZA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">video on YouTube</a><br />
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The diameter of the wire strand is what determines the gauge of the chain link. It is a little counter-intuitive, but the higher the gauge, the thinner the wire; so, for example, <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/9ga-x-2-galvanized-gbw-chain-link-fence-fabric/" target="_blank">9 gauge galvanized chain link fabric</a> is made from wire strand that is .148” in diameter, while 12 gauge galvanized chain link fabric is made from wire strand that is only .106” in diameter.<br />
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Most galvanized residential chain link fences use wire <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/11ga-gbw-chain-link-fence-fabric/" target="_blank">fabric that is 11</a> or 11 1/2 gauge, whereas most commercial fences use 9 gauge wire fabric. 6 gauge fabric can also be used, however it is very heavy and hard to stretch, so it is usually reserved for only heavy industrial and high security applications. On the flip side, 12 gauge and 12 ½ gauge wires are very thin, and are typically used for temporary fencing applications.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-77344192831653053582013-01-30T07:36:00.000-08:002014-11-30T06:51:09.710-08:00Here Kitty Kitty. A Recent Study Suggests Cats Kill Up to 18 Billion Small Creatures Per Year! Can Putting Up A Fence Keep Them In (Or Out Of) Your Yard?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A <a href="http://www.npr.org/2013/01/29/170588511/killer-kitties-cats-kill-billions-every-year" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recent study from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute</a> suggests that cats kill up to 3.7 billion birds and 15 billion small mammals per year. For some people, that may come as welcome news, as their thinking is that the cats are killing common pests like mice and rats. Not true. According to Pete Marra, an animal ecologist and a member of the team that conducted the study, the majority of the mammals that are killed are native woodland creatures like voles and chipmunks. And while pet cats do play a role, feral cats bear most of the responsibility.<br />
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Often cat owners will let their cats come and go from the house as they please, knowing that the cat will return. Aside from the danger of getting hurt by larger animals or other feral cats, letting your cat roam can increase the likelihood that they are off hunting. If the last thing that you want to see is Snowball returning home with a dead bluejay or chipmunk, then you need some way to contain it to your yard and keep other animals out. But is there any kind of fence can keep a cat in? Can't they just climb, dig, or jump whatever obstacle you put in their way? After all, cats have a strong natural instinct to hunt, and will go to just about any lengths to fulfill that desire.<br />
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The truth is, after much debate and discussion, the general consensus in our office is that no fence can 100% keep a cat in and that best way to ensure that your cat doesn't leave the yard is to keep them in the house. But, we'll stay on the case and keep researching until we find the best method. In the meantime, we would love to hear what our readers think. If any of you have successfully contained your cat in your yard, leave us a comment to let us know how you did it. <br />
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As part of a new pilot program, when you see the logo above on an item in our store, that item qualifies for free standard shipping on any order over $250. <br />
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Almost all of the new <a href="http://www.signetfence.com/tools-s/4830.htm" target="_blank">tools</a>, <a href="http://www.signetfence.com/paints-coatings-s/4934.htm" target="_blank">paints</a>, and <a href="http://www.signetfence.com/category-s/2110.htm" target="_blank">solar lighting supplies</a> in the store qualify. As do most of our ornamental gate hinges and latches. And the really big news is that <b><a href="http://www.signetfence.com/westbury-aluminum-railing-s/1913.htm" target="_blank">Westbury Railing</a> qualifies for free shipping</b>, in some cases with the order of just one section. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-87411019917708562572013-01-28T12:20:00.002-08:002019-07-26T20:31:51.819-07:00Fence Tools Now Available<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whether you're a weekend warrior or a professional contractor, installing a fence requires the right tools for the job. That's why over the past few weeks we've been adding a large variety of professional quality fencing tools; everything from fencer's pliers to string. Take a look at just a small sample of the items below. When you click on the link, it will take you directly to the section of the site where the tools are. <br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/hardware-tools/measuring-tools/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Measuring Tools</a> - Tapes, Rollers, Levels, & More.<br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/hardware-tools/cutting-tools/" target="_blank">Cutting Tools</a><a href="http://www.signetfence.com/cutting-tools-s/4834.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>- Hacksaws, Bolt Cutters<br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/hardware-tools/stretching-pulling-tools/" target="_blank">Stretching Tools</a> - Wire Grips, Come-A-Longs, Ratchets<br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/hardware-tools/digging-tools/" rel="" target="_blank">Digging Tools</a><a href="https://www.signetfence.com/hardware-tools/digging-tools/" target="_blank"> </a>- Post Hole Diggers, Augur Bits<br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/hardware-tools/specialty-fencing-tools/" target="_blank">Specialty Fence Tools</a> - Hog Ring Pliers, Gate Clip Bending Tools, Barricade Tape<br />
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<a href="https://www.signetfence.com/hardware-tools/paints-coatings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paints & Coatings</a> - Cold Galvanizing Spray, Touch Up PaintsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-51262904089825613822013-01-25T05:58:00.002-08:002019-07-26T20:39:10.780-07:00Tension Wire & Barbed Wire Now Available<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We forgot to mention yesterday that our new chain link wire category<span id="goog_1158491148"></span><span id="goog_1158491149"></span> also includes <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/fences/barbed-wire-razor-wire/" target="_blank">galvanized barb wire</a>, razor wire, tension wire, and utility wire. We also sell all of those items in vinyl coated varieties, which will be coming soon to the store. All of the above types of wire are eligible for the same quantity discounts as our chain link fabric.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-23265090718573297192013-01-24T12:10:00.000-08:002014-11-30T21:22:25.308-08:00Galvanized & Vinyl Coated Chain Link Wire Now Available<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxrcqKOwXCkTot20s9Lnn5vbEhVeka4orHdUGGH5EUyZ7qyQzFsKDMSPS19CXd8pkgETcrj-dUFqWOK8tWR3l3iscfFFVtR9dxTTiRbkqfCDGc44Ho8c3dsH4xH7KIq21NkK5u4VWgqc/s1600/galvanized-chain-link.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxrcqKOwXCkTot20s9Lnn5vbEhVeka4orHdUGGH5EUyZ7qyQzFsKDMSPS19CXd8pkgETcrj-dUFqWOK8tWR3l3iscfFFVtR9dxTTiRbkqfCDGc44Ho8c3dsH4xH7KIq21NkK5u4VWgqc/s1600/galvanized-chain-link.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Great news for our professional and DIY customers. In addition to our large selection of chain link fittings, slats, and accessories, we now offer galvanized chain link fabric from 11-1/2 to 6 ga. and vinyl coated chain link fabric in 9 ga. extruded and 8 ga. fused & bonded.<br />
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All of our galvanized wire is galvanized before weave (GBW). That means is that the wire is galvanized when it is still a single strand, and not after it has been woven into a chain link mesh. GBW wire is typically smoother than Galvanized After Weave (GAW) because when GAW wire is dipped in the zinc galvanizing solution, it tends to not drain evenly and the drips harden to form little zinc "icycles" (See images below). These icycles can be sharp enough to scratch and cut your hands during and after installation. They also make the wire harder to stretch because the knuckles get frozen in the excess zinc.<br />
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<b> </b>Our vinyl coated chain link wire comes in 2 varieties, 9 ga. extruded and 8 ga. fused and bonded. The 9 ga. is great for residential projects, while the heavier core 8 ga. is ideal for commercial and industrial work. <br />
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We are also offering the following quantity discounts on all wire. The more you buy, the more you save. The discounts are applied automatically when you check out, so there are no hoops to jump through to get them.<br />
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<b>3-6 Rolls - Save 5% </b><br />
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<i>As always, if you have any questions <a href="mailto:info@signetfence.com">email us</a> and our fence and railing expert support staff will be happy to help you.</i><b> </b><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-60168597357230342682013-01-23T11:47:00.002-08:002019-07-26T20:41:57.628-07:00What is a ... Fence Slat?A Fence Slat (Privacy Slat) is a metal or plastic insert that turns a chain link fence into a privacy fence. Most slats are made from either aluminum or some type of plastic. <br />
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Slats can be used for more than just privacy. They can be combined in different colors to make designs or for corporate branding.<br />
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Below is a list of different <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/fences/chain-link-fencing/chain-link-privacy-slats/" target="_blank">types of PDS Fence Slats</a> which are manufactured by Pexco. They are all made from extruded High Density Polyethylene, a plastic that is resistant to UV and chemical exposure, with the exception of the hedge slats which is made with galvanized wire and PVC. They range in style, privacy factor, ease of installation, and cost.<br />
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Typically a bag of slats will cover approximately 10 linear feet of chain link fencing. <br />
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Flat, tubular plastic inserts that have an elliptical shaped hole routed at the top. They are installed through the mesh, and then a flat polyethylene channel is inserted through all of the slats to lock them into place. They offer approximately 75% privacy. The main benefit to top locking slats is that they all lock at exactly the same place, so the line of slats stays uniform at the top.<br />
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Flat tubular plastic inserts that slide through the chain link mesh and lock into a plastic bottom channel. PDS Bottom Lock Slats have reinforced legs through the inside of the slats to help them maintain their shape. They offer approximately 75% privacy. Bottom Lock Slats are easier to install than Top Lock Slats, but they don't align as well at the top of the fence.<br />
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Reinforced inserts that have additional, serrated plastic wings on the sides. They are self locking, in that the serrations grip the chain link knuckles to hold the slats in place. The wings also offer near full (90%) privacy. Winged slats take more time to install because the serrations catch on the chain link. <br />
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A flat, plastic extrusion that is sold in long (250') rolls. Fence weave is woven through the chain link mesh and cut at the ends. It is then fastened with brass fasteners. The process takes longer than installing slats because of the effort involved to weave through all of the diamonds. The weave offers 70% privacy. <b> </b><br />
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Constructed of 16 gauge galvanized, braided wire core and 3-mil PVC needles, HedgeLink slats mimic real hedges and do a great job of providing privacy while giving chain link fence a more natural look.<b> </b><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-48940187706249051002013-01-03T13:11:00.000-08:002013-01-03T13:14:04.374-08:00What'll They Think of Next? Pot Shot Over Border Fence With Cannon <a href="http://www.wylio.com/credits/flickr/6065400603" title="license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ - click to view more info about 'International border fence' or find free 'border fence' pictures via Wylio"><img alt="'International border fence' photo (c) 2011, Bill Morrow - license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/" height="411" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jZXqx-YU07M/UOXw-Tj1T2I/AAAAAAAAAXk/Tom_qeXAhu8/Flickr-6065400603.jpg" style="margin: 0 10px;" width="617" /></a><br />
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According to <a href="http://www.officer.com/news/10841396/border-patrol-pot-shot-over-fence-with-cannon" target="_blank">this story on Officer.com</a> the latest gambit by smugglers to get their drugs over the border fence involves making homemade cannons and shooting them across. Apparently, the smugglers were able to shoot canisters full of marijuana over 500 ft. across a canal, but were foiled when a concerned U.S. citizen saw the canisters and called the border patrol.<br />
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Be wary of any "Ballistics Engineering" job opening's in Mexico.<br />
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There's been a lot of talk about fiscal cliffs and budgeting lately; at least on a national level. So to get into the spirit, we thought we would provide a few helpful numbers to help you budget for your fence project. <br />
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<b><i>The estimates below are based on an average 200 linear foot residential fence - </i></b><b><i><b><i>6' tall</i></b> with 2 pedestrian gates. </i></b> <br />
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<tr> <th style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border: solid 1px #CCC;"></th> <th style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border: solid 1px #CCC;">Treated Pine (Privacy)</th> <th style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border: solid 1px #CCC;">Vinyl (Privacy)</th> <th style="background-color: #f3f3f3; border: solid 1px #CCC;">Aluminum (Ornamental)</th> </tr>
<tr> <td>Fence Materials</td> <td>$2500</td> <td>$3500</td> <td>$4000</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Concrete</td> <td>$150</td> <td>$150</td> <td>$150</td> </tr>
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As you can see from the table, the type of fence you choose makes a big difference in the overall cost, with aluminum coming in at roughly 60% more than wood (long term maintenance costs not withstanding) and vinyl in the middle. <br />
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The second cost factor to consider is whether to build the fence yourself or hire a fence contractor. If you have the time and are moderately handy, you can save a significant amount of money by going the DIY route, particularly if you already have the tools. At a minimum you'll need either an augur (which can be rented) or a post hole digger, circular saw, hammer, drill, level, measuring tape, string, and wheelbarrow.<br />
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On the other hand, if you decide to hire a fence contractor or handyman keep in mind that labor rates vary greatly from depending on which part of the country you live, the terrain and soil type, and the skill level of the installation crew. So, the estimate below may not reflect what you would actually pay for your fence installation. <br />
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<tr> <td>DIY Equipment</td> <td>$100-$500</td> </tr>
<tr> <td>Labor</td> <td>$1000-$2000</td> </tr>
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Also note that, just like any other home improvement project, there can be additional costs if/when the unexpected happens. For example, if you thought that your soil was smooth and sandy, and then you hit a large boulder when you go to dig your post holes. Or, as happened to one customer, your utilities provider mis-marks your line and you end up hitting it with the augur, cutting out phone service for half the neighborhood. The point is, you never know what could happen, so budget a little more (10-20%) than you think necessary. If you don't end up using it, then you can always put it toward a nice vacation.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-73095103945032269622012-12-21T06:46:00.000-08:002012-12-21T06:46:55.046-08:00Signet Fence Holiday Schedule<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-22431520485864230462012-12-07T10:13:00.001-08:002019-07-26T20:56:12.397-07:00What is a .... Bulldog Hinge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/bulldog-hinge-pressed-steel-commercial-galvanized/" target="_blank">Bulldog Hinge</a> is an easy to install and operate gate hinge that is typically used for commercial and industrial chain link gate installations. One end of a bulldog hinge is an adjustable pressed steel collar that fits around a 1 5/8 or 2" gate frame. The other end is a U-Bolt that goes around the post. The hinge must be installed so that one of the gate frame rails rests on the Bulldog Hinge collar so the the gate won't move vertically.<br />
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A Bulldog Hinges is 90 degree hinges in that it will only allow the gate to open 90 degrees in either direction. However, it can be fitted with a <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/180-degree-chain-link-gate-hinge-adapter/" target="_blank">hinge adapter</a> which provides a full 180 degree range of motion for the gate.<br />
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Useful tip: To prevent the bulldog hinge from scratching or cutting into the underside of your gate frame (which can lead to rust) you can use a <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/chain-link-gate-hinge-bearing-washer/" target="_blank">bearing washer</a> on top of the hinge to spread the weight of the gate.<br />
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<a href="http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/11/09/good-neighbors-talk-before-building-fences/" target="_blank">Foxnews.com has an article on how to avoid conflict with your neighbors when designing and building a fence.</a> Despite the fact that they too quote Robert Frost in the very first line of the article (it must be obligatory to mention the Mending Wall poem every time a mainstream writer talks about fencing), some of the tips that they give are really useful. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-9628758975678481012012-11-15T07:29:00.000-08:002012-11-16T06:14:26.909-08:00Featured Projects: A Stair-Stepped Fence with Metal Posts and Oz-Brackets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our featured customer project this month comes from Russ in North Carolina who used <a href="http://www.signetfence.com/oz-brackets-s/1995.htm" target="_blank">Large Oz-Brackets</a> to build this beautiful wood fence on sloping ground. You'll notice that Russ chose to stair-step the fence panels, meaning that each successive panel is a little higher than the next. The result is that the fence follows the angle of the ground, but the top of each panel is perfectly level.<br />
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Looking at photo above would lead one to believe that the entire fence is constructed of wood, but that isn't true. Russ actually used 2 3/8" metal posts to anchor the fence in the ground. Metal posts have a much longer life in the ground than wood because their not susceptible to rot or insect damage. To accomplish the natural look of all wood, Russ built a wood facade around the metal posts using OZ-Brackets and wood boards. From the neighbor side of the fence, its nearly impossible to tell that he didn't use wood posts.<br />
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To the left is a closeup of one of the wood facade columns that
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You can also see the large OZ-Brackets on the top and bottom rails. The large brackets have extra long tabs and enough wood screws to fasten the sides of the facade walls and also the horizontal rails. When the fence is finished, the brackets are covered by the wood boards, so nobody knows they are there.<br />
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Below is a picture of the fence halfway through construction. You can clearly see that while the top of the fence is perfectly level, the bottom of the fence follows the slope of the terrain. Building the fence this way ensures that there are no large gaps at the bottom of the fence that animals can crawl under.<br />
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Kudos to Russ for a job well done, and many thanks to him for sharing the photos with us and our readers.<br />
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If you are a customer of Signet Fence that has a great fence or railing project that you'd like to share on our blog, drop us a line at info (at) signetfence.com. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-32668328035872710992012-11-06T07:06:00.001-08:002012-11-06T07:06:42.856-08:00Now That's a Strong Fence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A+ for creativity and effort, F for execution.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-58267887754655487662012-11-02T11:37:00.000-07:002019-08-02T08:10:38.129-07:00Building a Wood Fence with Metal Posts? Do you know which part of your wood fence is most susceptible to rot and insect damage? If you said the posts, congratulations, you're right.<br />
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That's why one of the hot trends in fencing today is attaching steel posts to wood fencing instead of the traditional 4x4's or 6x6's. 2 3/8" galvanized steel posts are much stronger and more durable than treated wood. Plus they won't rot, get insect damage or get damaged by the weed trimmer. <br />
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<h3>Put up a Facade to Achieve an "All Wood" Look</h3><br />
One of the only drawbacks to using <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/fences/chain-link-fencing/chain-link-posts-and-framework/">steel posts</a> is that it takes away from the natural look of an all wood fence. But, that is easily remedied by building a wood "facade" around the steel post with 2x4's. In fact, the large Oz Post Brackets* are designed with extra long tabs which allow you to do exactly that. And since none of your wood facade is below ground, the chances of it rotting are greatly diminished.<br />
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* Oz Post Brackets have been discontinued. Check out the replacement WAP-OZ brackets below, or view our entire selection of wood to steel post adapters <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/fences/fence-brackets-post-adapters/">here</a>. <br />
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Don't let your fence end up like the one on the left. The vast majority of storm fence damage we see comes from tree limbs falling on the fence and crushing one or more sections. In most cases this is easily prevented by removing overhanging limbs. If the fence is yours, but the tree is on a neighbors property, ask them if you can have the overhanging limbs removed. In most cases they will agree. And remember, it's not only hurricanes and/or high winds that can cause tree limbs to fall; many customers over the years have had limbs fall because of heavy snow storms.<br />
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A stiff wind can make that garden gnome fly as far as Travelocity. Anything that can get picked up in high winds is a potential threat to your fence, your cars, and your home. When you know a storm with high winds is coming put patio furniture, trash containers, grills, flowerpots, etc. in the garage or other enclosed area. <br />
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<b> </b>Loose or damaged fence posts and sections are the most susceptible to high winds since their stability is already comprimised. Remove and rebury any posts that have started to lift out of the ground due to frost or prior wind damage. Fix any loose or damaged boards on wood or vinyl fences as they can break off and create a ballistic hazard.<br />
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<h4>Use Reinforcements for Vinyl, Composite, and Aluminum Fences</h4><br />
If you live in an area of frequent storms or high winds you should consider reinforcing your posts and rails with wood, metal, or concrete. If your fence manufacturer offers steel or aluminum reinforcement channels for your posts, adding them at installation will up the cost of the fence, but will reduce the likelihood of wind damage in the future. <br />
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If you don't have a good lock on your gate, use a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00898AEBK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00898AEBK&linkCode=as2&tag=signfenc-20&linkId=0b42cad46eb3eb6b91ca56c7f832dc42" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">padlock </a>or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WAJS3RG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00WAJS3RG&linkCode=as2&tag=signfenc-20&linkId=baa9c349326eb2bd5f525b2f536c0261" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chain </a>to secure it. The last thing you want in high winds is for your gate to start slamming against the fence, or worse, the side of your house. If the gate is easy to take off the hinges, even better; take it off and store it in the garage until the storm passes.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.signetfence.com/LLABRND-p/llabrnd.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LokkLatch Round Post Model</a> offers all of the same features as the Series 2, but is made to fit round posts with diameters from 1 7/8" x 2 7/8" and gate frameworks of 1 3/8" and 1 5/8" diameters. A great self latching gate latch for residential chain link security and pool fences. <br />
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The <a href="http://www.signetfence.com/LLP1S-K-p/llp1s-k.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LokkLatch PRO-SL</a> is D&D's high end security lock which combines all of the features of the LokkLatch Series 2 with automatic locking capability and dual re-keyable 6-pin locks. The PRO-SL is perfect for both privacy and security gates, particularly at commercial properties like condos, apartments, and offices. The LokkLatch Pro comes standard with external access and can be locked on either side of the gate. It fits square gate posts up to 6" wide.<br />
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LokkLatch DELUXE</h3>
The <a href="http://www.signetfence.com/LLDAB-K-p/lldab-k.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LokkLatch Deluxe</a> is a slimmed down version of the LokkLatch PRO-SL which offers the same security features like dual 6-pin locks and 316-grade stainless steel components. The main difference between the DELUXE and the PRO-SL is that it has a smaller profile and does not come standard with the external access kit.<br />
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LokkLatch External Access Kits enable you to open the gate from either side of the fence. All of the LokkLatches, except for the Pro-SL, open only from the side of the lock (usually inside the fence) unless you purchase an external access kit.<br />
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Looking for the right D&D LokkLatch? You can <a href="http://www.signetfence.com/latches-s/1833.htm" target="_blank">buy any model of the D&D LockLatch</a> plus many other types of latches in our online store.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-39114315670319849692012-10-23T07:38:00.000-07:002019-08-02T11:10:58.851-07:00Creative Fences: The Pumpkin ImpalerCheck out this knarly halloween decorated fence in Brooklyn, NY nicknamed the "Pumpkin Impaler". The 14 year tradition was started by Jane Greengold, a lawyer and artist that devotes one day each week to public art projects. Each year at Halloween she, along with family and friends, hand carve 274 pumpkins, place them on the spear point finials of this old iron fence, and then light them up at night. Apparently it's a big hit with the over 800 local trick-or-treaters.<br />
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It's a neat Halloween Decorating idea, and the fence itself already looks pretty beat up, but please don't ever do this to you're powder coated aluminum or steel fence. It's just inviting rust and corrosion, and think of the cleanup afterwords.<br />
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<a href="http://celebrate.today.com/_news/2012/10/17/14512236-pumpkin-impaler-artist-decorates-spooky-fence-with-heads-for-halloween?lite" target="_blank">Read the full story at today.com</a> (Link is no longer active)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-85225598183282494622012-10-18T11:33:00.001-07:002019-08-02T11:09:37.458-07:00Outdoor Stair Railing: How to Take the Right Measurements<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Your deck is finally finished and it looks great, but you and the fam can't fully enjoy it safely until you get that railing up. Almost all of the measurements are made, but those darn stairs are the tricky part. You're not sure exactly what measurements you need to make or how to make them. Sound familiar? Don't worry, we hear this all the time; even from professionals. Measuriing for outdoor stair railing can be tricky. That's why we've put together the following guide below with step by step instructions to help you get it right.<br />
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<li>In the drawing above, the rise is the distance from the surface of your deck to the ground. The run is roughly the distance from the spot on the ground where your railing post will be anchored to the spot on the ground under where your top railing post will be anchored. That's a little different measurement then the rise & run in the angle calculation above. The reason is that the length of the railing depends on where you set your posts.</li>
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<li>Remember in high school when you slept through geometry on the premise that you would never use it? Well, think again. Calculating the length of your <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/railing/aluminum-deck-railing/" target="_blank">stair railing</a> actually is actually based on a fundamental relationship in geometry called the Pythagorean Theorem, which basically states (in terms of railing) that the squared length of your stair railing is equal to the squared rise of your stairs + the squared run of your stairs, or A^2 + B^2 = C^2. <br />
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So the length of stair railing that you need is 72.11 inches. Which brings us to another important point. Since most outdoor stair railings come in whole sizes like 3ft., 4ft., 5ft., etc. what do you do when your measurment is between 2 sizes? The answer is that you probably need to round up to the next size. In this case though, .11 inches isn't very much and we could probably move our posts closer together by that much and stick with the 72" or 6' railing.</li>
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So, that's it. it might seem like a lot of complicated steps, but it's actually pretty easy once you get started. Of course, if you need help, you can always <a href="mailto:info@signetfence.com">email us</a> and we'll be happy to help you.<br />
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Once you have all of your measurements in hand, you're ready to order your outdoor railing system. Check out the fantastic <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/railing/aluminum-deck-railing/westbury-aluminum-railing/" target="_blank">Westbury Aluminum Railing</a> or <a href="https://www.signetfence.com/railing/aluminum-deck-railing/key-link-boxed-aluminum-railing-kits/" target="_blank">Key-Link Aluminum Railing Systems</a> Both come in multiple styles, sizes, and colors and it's easy for do-it-yourself installers.<br />
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Waking up this morning and seeing the first frost on the ground was a great reminder that winter is just around the corner. And, while it isn't quite time to put everything away just yet, it is a good time to start winterizing some of the equipment that you aren't likely to use for the rest of the season. That includes power equipment like lawn mowers and weed trimmers, as well as tools like shovels, hedge clippers, and post hole diggers. Winterizing lawn and garden equipment doesn't take very long and is a great way to ensure that tools remain usable for years.<br />
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<li>Sand any rust spots & coat metal with cooking oil to prevent further rust</li>
<li>Drain and coil garden hoses</li>
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<b>Plus</b>: Here's a link to a 60 second radio spot with some more tips from <a href="http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/bob-vila-radio-fall-equipment-prep/#more-18542" target="_blank">Bob Vila on Fall Equipment Prep</a> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685379031953403659.post-69929563807268504182012-10-09T08:16:00.002-07:002013-04-18T08:38:59.843-07:00A Great Chain Link Fence Guide at DoItYourself.com<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPTMCZ8jdXQBXMmH1n03tnxvL9kDI0Mi_t7ZyL79x4WSTh_8GwA17RxAcgwG5RKoB49-rrdoYzN91Hh83vLJrl3Lv2EIjADzdixaoF3VNN09mtPwfMOr4x7Zj2OIrGHFyMXV_tzr_fFY/s1600/iStock_000001444633XSmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPTMCZ8jdXQBXMmH1n03tnxvL9kDI0Mi_t7ZyL79x4WSTh_8GwA17RxAcgwG5RKoB49-rrdoYzN91Hh83vLJrl3Lv2EIjADzdixaoF3VNN09mtPwfMOr4x7Zj2OIrGHFyMXV_tzr_fFY/s320/iStock_000001444633XSmall.jpg" width="320" /></a>One of the subjects that we've been contemplating writing about is an introductory buying guide to chain link fence to help do-it-yourself installers.<br />
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While doing research on the topic to come up with ideas, we came across this great <a href="http://www.doityourself.com/stry/chainlinkfence#.UHQaw651JI0" target="_blank">chain link article from DoItYourself.com</a> which discusses most of what we would have wanted to write about. In particular, it covers all aspects of chain link, including: wire fabric, framework, posts, fittings, and gate hardware. It also discusses benefits and drawbacks to various steel gauges and coatings (ie. galvanized, aluminized, and pvc). All in all, it is a thorough introduction into the finer points of chain link fencing. So, rather than re-invent the wheel, we'll provide some of the articles key points below and recommend that you read it in its entirety if you are thinking of building a chain link fence.<br />
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<b>Quick Takeaways from the DoItYourself.com article</b><br />
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<li>Don't choose a wire guage that is too light because it won't hold up to wear and tear</li>
<li>Choose materials that, at the least, adhere to the minimum standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) </li>
<li>If you want to dress up your fence with color, choose pvc coated wire</li>
<li>Match your gate framework and fabric to your fence.</li>
<li>Choose high quality fittings to ensure better performance from your fence and gate.</li>
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