GAW (Galvanized After Weaving) Chain Link Fence Fabric manufactured and distributed by Merchants Metals
CHAIN LINK FABRIC
GAW
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 Galvanized After Weaving (GAW)
Galvanized Chain Link Fence
Industrial/Commercial Specification Projects

When choosing your galvanized chain link fence system, insist on Galvanized After Weaving (GAW) fence fabric.  GAW is the only zinc coated chain link fabric that is coated after weaving, ensuring that all surfaces of the base metal are protected.  Combined with zinc coated framework, galvanized chain link fence systems provide exceptional security and protection in commercial, industrial, residential and recreational fencing applications.
GALVANIZED AFTER WEAVING (GAW) FABRIC SPECIFICATIONS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Galvanized after weaving (GAW) coated chain link fencing and accessories.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Changes in specifications may not be made after the published date of bid.  All submittals of substitutions must be approved before bid date.

B. Shop drawings of fences and gates with all dimensions, details, and finishes.  Drawings must include post foundations.

C. Product data: Manufacturer's catalog indicating materials and a letter certifying that all conditions of the specifications have been met.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURER
A. Products from other qualified manufacturers who have five years or more experience manufacturing galvanized after weaving (GAW) chain link fencing will be considered by the architect as equal if they meet all specifications for design, size, gauge of metal parts and fabrication.

B. Chain link fences and gates must be obtained from a single source.

C. Approved Manufacturer of Choice: Merchants Metals

2.02 CHAIN LINK FENCE FABRIC (See chart for fabric selections.)

A. Wire: ASTM A 392 Standard Specification for Zinc Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric.
Choose one: 1.2 oz/ft2 (366 g/m2) Class 1
                  or   2.0 oz/ft2 (610 g/m2) Class 2

B. Chain link fence fabric shall be made of steel wire helically wound and interwoven in such a manner as to provide a continuous mesh without knots or ties except in the form of knuckling or twisting the ends of the wire to form the desired selvage of the fabric.  Fabric height of _____feet (_____mm), mesh size of _____inches (_____mm), and a wire diameter of _____inches (_____mm).  The wire breakload strength to be _____lbf (_____N).
  
C. Selvage of fabric (specify knuckled or twisted)_____top; _____bottom.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify areas to receive fencing are completed to final grades and elevations.

B. Property lines and legal boundaries of work to be clearly established by the general contractor or property owner.

3.02 CHAIN LINK FENCE INSTALLATION
A. Install chain link fence in accordance with ASTM F 567.

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Recommended Usage Mesh
Sizes
Available		 Gauge
Coated
Wire		 Nominal
Diameter
Coated Wire		 Height of Fence Fabric In Inches (mm) Minimum
Breaking Strength lbf (N)*
Industrial/
Commercial		 2" (50 mm) 6
 0.192" (4.88 mm)
 36(910), 42(1070), 48(1220), 60(1520), 72(1830), 84(2130), 96(2440), 108(2740), 120(3050), 144(3660)  2170" (9650)
      9 0.148" (3.76 mm) 36(910), 42(1070), 48(1220), 60(1520), 72(1830), 84(2130), 96(2440), 108(2740), 120(3050), 144(3660)  1290" (5740)
Tennis Court 13/4" (44mm) 9 0.148" (3.76 mm) 36(910), 42(1070), 48(1220), 60(1520), 72(1830), 84(2130), 96(2440), 108(2740), 120(3050), 144(3660)  1290" (5740)
       11 0.120" (3.05 mm) 36(910), 42(1070), 48(1220), 60(1520), 72(1830), 84(2130), 96(2440), 108(2740), 120(3050), 144(3660)  850" (3780)