Installing A Gate On A Vinyl Fence

Typically all you need to do is cut down the panel then add the gate kit components with vinyl cement.

Installing a gate on a vinyl fence.

With a vinyl or pvc fence you can mimic the look of a traditional white picket fence without needing to regularly repaint it to keep it looking its best. The color is part of the material so the only maintenance needed for vinyl fencing is to periodically wipe away dirt or water spots. Many manufacturers offer kits that can be used to construct a gate from a fence panel. Insert 2 by 4s into the hollow vinyl.

These will provide extra support. Be sure to level the top of the 2 by 4 with the vinyl. The final step is to install the gate. Make sure that the holes are 10 inches in diameter and deep enough to hold the length of your post plus 6 inches for a layer of gravel.

Assemble the vinyl fence gate following the manufacturer s instructions. Gates are available to match each type of fence. Part 3 in series installing a vinyl picket fence shows to to install the hinges and latch. Be sure the gateposts are 11 4 inches wider than the gate to allow for hardware.

Post and rail fencing is also available in vinyl although the installation of that type of fence is different. Vinyl fencing comes in three basic styles of preassembled panels. This video will show you how to install a 4 x 6 vinyl privacy gate that has already been assembled. This will work for a 6 foot vinyl privacy fence too just an extra.