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A client in Phoenix wanted a 4 foot chain link fence with posts set 10 feet apart to save money.
I had to explain that even with light gauge mesh, that spacing is too wide and the fence will sag and wobble in the wind. I always set posts at 8 foot centers for residential chain link, but some guys I know will push it to 9 feet to cut costs. What's the max spacing you think is safe before you're asking for a callback?
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the_ivan25d ago
Honestly, "sag and wobble" sounds a bit dramatic for a simple fence.
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rowan59325d ago
Look at it from a safety angle, the_ivan. A wobbly fence can fall on a kid or a pet in a stiff wind, and sagging posts are a sign the whole thing is giving up. It's not about being dramatic, it's about spotting a small problem before it turns into a bigger, more expensive one. That loose feeling means the foundations are probably shot.
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