11-gauge wire ties are the most common for residential chain link fence. Some commercial and heavier fence specifications use 9-gauge wire ties for added strength. Match the tie gauge to the application requirements.

For a 100-foot fence run using 1 tie per 12 inches on rail and terminal posts and 1 per 24 inches on line posts, budget approximately 150 to 200 wire ties. Our bags of 100 give you an easy unit of measure for calculating your needs.

Wire ties are single-use fasteners. Once twisted tight, the wire work-hardens and becomes brittle at the twist. When removing and re-stretching fence mesh, use new wire ties to ensure a secure and consistent installation.

A preformed fence wire tie has been bent into a hook shape at the factory, allowing hand installation without bending tools. Hook the tie around the mesh wire, wrap around the rail or post, and twist to tighten.

No special tools are required for hand installation. Pliers help in tight spots. A twist tie tool speeds up installation significantly on large fence projects and reduces hand fatigue.

Galvanized wire ties can be used with stainless steel mesh, but for coastal or corrosive environments, using stainless steel wire ties with stainless mesh avoids galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals.

11-gauge preformed ties work with 9-gauge, 11-gauge, and 11.5-gauge chain link mesh, covering the full range of common residential and commercial fence fabric.

Hook the preformed tie through the mesh opening and around the rail or post. Grasp both ends of the tie with pliers and twist 2 to 3 full rotations until snug. Bend the twisted end flat against the framework to avoid sharp protrusions.

Wire ties can be used to connect small repairs or patch sections of chain link mesh temporarily. For structural or permanent repairs, splicing in a new mesh section with tension bars and bands is recommended.

Without wire ties, the chain link mesh would be loose and could shift, sag, or separate from the framework over time. Wire ties distribute the holding force along the full height and width of each mesh section.