Need advice/thoughts with chain link

I need to put up a temporary fence to keep a dog in at my place.
Right now, I rent my property, and my landlord has given his "ok" to put up a fence, but he definitely won't pay for it, so I'd be taking it with me probably in a year or so.
I think a chain link fence would be the answer, since I could just 'roll it up' and take it with me when the time comes.

What I had in mind was to use 'T posts', instead of the usual round posts you see on chain link fencing. I figure put a T post every 10 feet or so, and use 4 or 5 zip-ties per post to anchor the fence. It would be out of sight in my backyard, so aesthetics don't concern me as much as it being simple , but effective.

I've never had a chain link fence, though, and my question is whether or not a chain link fence would keep it's rigidity if used like this. Would it have to have the top rail to keep from sagging or bending? Would chain link be too heavy to use like this?

TIA!

 

For a temporary fence you could go with chicken wire and metal posts. That is, if you do not live where codes dictate fencing material.

 

2x4 fencing wire would be a lot stronger than chicken wire and a lot cheaper than chain link wire. If I remember correctly it comes in 3' and 4' heights and 50' and 100' rolls. It would be harder to 'roll back up' than chain link.

Chain link is often installed with out a top rail, doesn't look as neat but will work. Strectching the fence tight is the main thing to keep it from sagging - no matter what type fencing wire.

 

question 1: what type of dog?
the reason that I ask is due to what you actually need will be dependent upon what type of dog you have.
T posts will work, but you better get them in the ground pretty good. is your dog a jumper? you'll need a taller fence.
how old is your dog? is he or she cooped up all day? if so they'll have more energy when you get home which means your pet is more likely to dig. you might even need bottom rail.
so: tell us about your dog please

 

First off, the dog is a Boxer, and yes, it's all ready a jumper (more of a jump up to lean on stuff, than jumping over stuff). She's about 5 months right now, so still very much a pup, and has PLENTY of energy. We haven't had any digging so far, but I guess it could happen.

The area I want to fence in will be at least 900 sq.ft., so I'm hoping a lot of room will help with being occupied, and not just sitting in one spot while we're at work all day.

After talking with a few people, looking into pricing, etc., I think I'm going to go with 2x4", 4' high welded wire, supported by 6' Tposts, with lumber corner posts.

I still have one question about the method of stretching the wire fence. Let's say the area is just a big square, do you secure it to one corner, then pull it from the next corner, and attach it, and then attach it to the posts between the corners? That's the only way I can see it working, do I have it right?

 

sounds like you got it covered. I would do it differently, with chainlink and top and bottomrail as well as taller, at least 5' high. but you might be on limited funds and not looking to invest since it is just a rental.
good luck either way

 

Professional fence installers have a fence stretcher they use. I have a home made one, basically it is 2- 2x4'x with bolts to attach it to the fence wire [sandwiched between the 2x4s.] I then use a come a long to stretch the wire tight and secure it to the posts. You could pull the fence manually and then attach it but it will probably sag over time.