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What is a chain link fence?

A chain link fence uses interwoven wire mesh attached to a supporting frame. The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute identifies three components: fabric, framework and fittings. For a home fence project, that means the written scope should describe the mesh and its supports and connections, rather than naming the fence alone.

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  1. Ask the written scope to identify the mesh fabric, supporting framework and connecting fittings separately. Source: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, read 2026-10-31.
  2. Ask which finish the top and bottom mesh edges will have: knuckled or twisted. Source: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, read 2026-10-31.
  3. Request the fabric coating type, with the polymer color specified separately if applicable. Source: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, read 2026-10-31.
  4. Have post and top-rail sizes written as outside diameters so the tubing dimensions are clear. Source: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, read 2026-10-31.
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What does the gauge of the wire refer to?

Gauge describes the wire size, so ask which wire the number describes. CLFMI’s specification expressly uses core-wire gauge for polymer-coated tension wire; the outside coating is separate from that steel core. “Wire gauge specified is the core wire gauge.” Source: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, read 2026-10-31.

What is a chain link fence made of?

CLFMI separates a chain link fence into three parts. The fabric is the interwoven wire mesh; the framework supports it, and fittings connect the system. Ask for all three to be described in the scope. “A chain link fence is made of three components: fabric, framework and fittings.” Source: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, read 2026-10-31.

What does “selvage” refer to?

Selvage names the finish along the top and bottom of the woven mesh. CLFMI describes two forms: knuckled edges bend wire ends into loops, while twisted edges join wire ends together. “The selvage may be knuckled or twisted.” Source: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, read 2026-10-31.

What type of coatings are available for chain link materials?

CLFMI’s product manual lists galvanized, aluminum-coated, zinc-alloy-coated and polymer-coated fabric. Coating and color are separate specification details: its polymer-color guidance points to ASTM F934. Ask for both details in writing. “For polymer coated fabric or systems choose an ASTM color from ASTM F934.” Source: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, read 2026-10-31.

What is the framework?

The framework is the supporting part of the chain link fence rather than the woven fabric. CLFMI’s residential guidance identifies tubing in both posts and top rails, and measures tube size by outside diameter. “Tubing is used for both the top rail of the fence as well as the posts.” Source: Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute, read 2026-10-31.

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