Temporary chain-link fence panels

How many fence panels per run

Divide the run length by the panel length (10 feet for our panels) and round up for panels. A straight run needs one more stand than panels; a closed loop needs the same number of stands as panels. Order at least one clamp per joint, and two where wind or people push on the fence.

Add panels for gates. Many crews use a panel on a pivot or a gate kit at each vehicle and walk-in entry.

Panel sizes and spacing

Panels come in 6-by-10 and 6-by-12-foot sizes; we stock 6 by 10 feet, galvanized. A lot of 20 of our panels ships at 950 lb. Stands are concrete blocks or molded plastic bases; plastic bases are lighter to move and take sandbags.

Setup, clamps and wind

Set stands along the line, drop panel legs into the stands, and clamp each joint at the top and, where needed, the middle. Add sandbags on the stands. Privacy screen or banners turn the fence into a sail, so add braces and more weight, or leave the screen off in high-wind areas.

Walk the line after storms and before weekends. A panel down across a sidewalk is a liability.

Asphalt versus concrete

Temporary panels don't anchor into pavement, so they sit the same on asphalt or concrete. On soil, stakes through the stands or braces add hold. On a slope, step the panels so legs sit fully in the stands.

Pallet counts and freight basics for fence panels

Panels are large and ship flat-stacked by freight. Our lot of 20 panels ships as one 120 × 48 × 48 in load at 950 lb, from our Gypsum yard. Stands and clamps are not included with the panels.

LTL (less-than-truckload) carriers price a pallet by its weight, its size and its freight class. Freight class runs from 50 to 500 and is set mostly by density, in pounds per cubic foot: dense, heavy pallets ship at a lower class than light, bulky ones. Your delivery address matters too. A liftgate, a residential or limited-access address, or a call-ahead appointment each add a carrier charge. Our store quotes it live at checkout from the carriers, with those options priced in.

Common temporary fence mistakes

The ones we see:

• Too few clamps, so panels separate under load.
• Privacy screen with no extra weight or bracing.
• Blocking a fire lane, hydrant or exit.
• No gate panel, so crews pull a panel out of the line every day.

When temporary fence is required

Cities often require fencing around construction sites, excavations and demolition, and event permits may specify it. Your building permit or event permit will say. Keep fire lanes and hydrants clear unless the fire department approves otherwise.