48" Galvanized Tension Bar For Chain Link Fences

When it comes to building chain link fences, that old saying "appearances can be deceiving" is occasionally true. This 48" Galvanized Tension Bar might appear to be nothing more than a thin sheet of metal, but it is essential for providing the tension needed for strong fence panels. Please note: Before installing tension bars into your chain link fabric, verify that your fence's terminal posts have been fitted with tension bands. Once all terminal posts (again, with tension bands installed), line posts, and top rails have been installed, it is time to attach the chain link fabric to your fence. To do so, unroll the fabric and stand up one end up against the nearest terminal post. While holding the fabric in place, carefully slide the tension bar vertically through all of the tension bands—as well as the "knuckles" at the end of your fabric. Do the same with the next terminal post at the opposite end of the fabric. The tension provided by the bands and bars will stretch your fabric, the