I only have a few thoughts.
Building a fence gate.
The gate information will help me on a driveway fence gate that i am building.
4 years ago reply upvote.
See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag.
Build the gate to be square based on the.
The size of the gate should not be greater than 4 1 22 m in width.
If it is wider you must make and hang two gates which will meet in the middle.
Dig a trench across the gate opening instead.
I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old.
I have a family me.
If you want your gate to be invisible look just like part of the fence with hinges and latches on the inside make sure you precut a few inches off the bottom of your pickets or panel before you build the gate.
I love your thoughts in the design process.
Measure the entry at the top and bottom as they can easily be different.
Why not make the gate frame.
Attach the gate to the fence posts.
Make sure the fence posts can support a gate if you already have a fence.
Screw one side of the hinges to the fence post and align the gate between the adjoining gate posts and screw in the other side of the hinges to the gate.
The home mender dustin luby shows us how to build and install a new gate for a privacy fence.
Mark and cut the top of your gate to height.
Keep out those pesky neighborhood kids.
It should be attached so that the bottom is about an inch off the ground to avoid attracting moisture.
This allows enough swing room at the bottom of the gate to deal with terrain challenges.