Chain Link Fence Damage Has Five Main Causes in Central Florida

Vehicle impact is the most common cause of chain link fence damage in Marion County. A truck backs into a corner post. A car rolls through a gate. A delivery vehicle clips a fence line. The result is a bent post, torn fabric, or a damaged gate frame.

The other four causes are wind, rust, vandalism, and age. Florida thunderstorm wind can push chain link fabric off tension bars if the fabric is not tied properly. Rust attacks galvanized fabric and posts faster near salt air or sprinkler-wetted areas. Vandalism cuts fabric or bends top rails. Age loosens tie wires and lets fabric sag.

Fences R Us repairs chain link fencing for residential and commercial properties across five Central Florida counties. Most chain link repairs are same-day or two-day jobs.

Fabric Section Replacement

Chain link fabric is removed from its tension bars and top rail ties, then cut and replaced section by section. A new section of matching gauge fabric is stretched and tied to the existing rails and tension bars. The gauge and mesh size are matched to the existing fence. Mismatched gauge looks obvious and creates a weak point in the fence line.

Post Replacement

A badly bent or rusted post is removed and replaced. The new post is set in concrete at the same depth as the surrounding posts. Fabric is re-tied to the new post after the concrete cures. Line posts take one to two days because of the concrete cure time. Terminal posts at corners and gates take the same approach but with a heavier post diameter.

Tension Wire Repair

Bottom tension wire runs through the bottom loops of the chain link fabric. When it rusts or breaks, the fabric bottom sags away from the ground. Replacing tension wire involves threading new wire through the fabric base and tensioning it back to the terminal posts.

Top Rail Repair

Bent or broken top rail sections are cut out and replaced with matching diameter rail. Rail is connected with rail sleeves and end caps at each post. A bent top rail causes the fabric above it to sag and the entire fence section to lose its shape.

Gate Frame Repair

A bent gate frame can sometimes be straightened if the bending is minor. Severe bending kinks the tubing and weakens the metal beyond reliable repair. A new gate frame is built to matching dimensions. The existing fabric is stretched and tied into it. Gate post and hardware condition is checked at the same time.

Tie Wire Retying

Loose tie wires throughout a section of fence allow fabric to rattle and shift under wind load. Retying is a straightforward repair that tightens the connection between the fabric and the top rail and line posts. It does not require any material replacement on most jobs.