In chain-link fence spacing, the end-post spacing should be equal to the spacing between line posts.

• A. Greater Than Line-Post Spacing
• B. Less Than Line-Post Spacing
• C. Equal To Line-Post Spacing
• D. Independent Of Line-Post Spacing

Answer: (C)

Uniform post spacing in chain-link fencing keeps the fabric taut and the elements (top rail, tension bands, and line posts) aligned. When the end post is spaced the same distance from the adjacent line post as the line posts are from each other, each panel along the run has the same width. This symmetry lets the mesh lay evenly, maintains overall alignment, and distributes tension and wind load consistently across the entire fence. If the end-post spacing were larger or smaller, end panels would differ in width, causing sag, misalignment, or installation challenges as the fabric and fittings don’t line up uniformly. So spacing end posts equal to the line-post spacing is the right practice.