Commercial Chain Link Fence in Austin, TX
The experts at Viking Fence have been installing chain link fences/gates in the Austin, TX area for every application imaginable, from light commercial, to commercial to heavy industrial. Feel free to browse our chain link gallery for images of recent projects.
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Industrial


Benefits of Chain Link Fences
The many beneficial qualities of chain link fences make them attractive for many different fencing needs. When you have business-related needs, chain link is:
- Economical
- Durable and long-lasting
- Low maintenance
Available in many different heights, gauges, colors, and coatings, chain link fences can be coated in metallic or vinyl/polymer. Metallic-coated fences can be purchased/specified in galvanized, aluminized, Galfan, and Galvinal coatings, while the vinyl/polymer coatings can be green, brown, or black.
Key Variables. These are the Key Variables to ensure your Chain Link Fence meets your commercial fence needs (in order of importance)
- Diameter and Wall Thickness of Galvanized Pipe
- Gauge of Wire (the thicker the wire, the lower the gauge number)
- Size of Mesh (aka Diamond). The smaller the mesh, the more secure the fence is.
Galvanized Round Pipe Framework is chosen according to the application. See the chart below for the proper dimensions for your project:
Key Variables
These are the Key Variables to ensure your Chain Link Fence meets your commercial fence needs (in order of importance)
- Diameter and Wall Thickness of Galvanized Pipe
- Gauge of Wire (the thicker the wire, the lower the gauge number)
- Size of Mesh (aka Diamond). The smaller the mesh, the more secure the fence is.
Galvanized Round Pipe Framework
Galvanized Round Pipe Framework is chosen according to the application. See the chart below for the proper dimensions for your project:


Gauge of Wire
At Viking, we offer a wide variety of chain link gauges to meet any needs you may have. We carry:
- 11.5 Gauge (Temporary construction fencing),
- 11 Gauge (Light Commercial)
- 9 Gauge (Commercial)
- 6 Gauge (Heavy Industrial)
We provide all of our chain link fences in different heights, colors, and coatings and will recommend the specification right for your project.


Diamond Size and Selvage
Lastly, Viking Fence will ensure that we spec the right diamond size and selvage for your project. Generally speaking, the smaller the diamond, the stronger the fence.




Typical Specifications
You can trust Viking to ensure that your fence isn’t over spec’d or under spec’d. If a fence contractor only focus on price, please make sure you understand what he/she is specifiying.
Here are some common specifications:
LIGHT COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Tubing: Normally .080” to .095” (Schedule 20 Tubing/BSS) Wall Thickness
- Line Posts: 2 3/8” Diameter x .095” Wall Thickness
- Terminals/Gate Posts/Corner Posts: 2 7/8” Diameter x .095” Wall Thickness
- Top Rail: 1 5/8” Diameter x .080” Wall Thickness
- Chain Link Fence: Normally 11 Gauge Wire and 2” Diamond size
The most common way that this spec is altered is by substituting residential products.
INDUSTRIAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Tubing: Normally Schedule 40 Wall Thickness for all Framework
- Line Posts: 2 3/8” Diameter
- Terminals/Gate Posts/Corner Posts: 2 7/8” Diameter
- Top Rail: 1 5/8” Diameter
- Chain Link Fence: Normally 9 Gauge Wire and 2” Diamond size
Please review our “How to Buy A Chain Link Fence” Guide
ASTM Standards
Our expert fencing technicians have extensive experience with ASTM standards, and we are happy to work to get you the best value possible. We can install the following chain link fencing solutions:
- Field enclosures
- Retention ponds
- Traditional security fencing
- Temporary fencing
- High-security barbed wire/razor ribbon for high security
Whatever your particular needs happen to be, we are dedicated to providing you with the very best.