Installing A Gate On A Wood Fence

Attach locking hardware and drop rod to the gate.

Installing a gate on a wood fence.

Expert assistance with this project was provided by pro fence company. Plan gate post locations. Ask this old house landscape contractor roger cook helps a homeowner install a new gate to fence in her pet dog. This can reduce the lifespan of the post by many years.

Screwdrivers and hand tools always useful circular saw reciprocating saw or similar. I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old. Note the post locations and gate locations. See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag.

Predrill and attach the hinges to the posts using lag screws. Wood 2 in x 4 in or 2 in x 6 in studs depending on the size of the fence and the gate you want to add we used 2x6s fencing nails or screws we used screws. Some towns might require this plan for an approved building permit. The main downside to concrete is its ability to trap water around the post.

Use graph paper to draw a plan for your fence. Subscribe to this old house. Predrill and then attach the hinges to the gate sections. It s also a good idea when installing gate posts to provide extra stability.

Plan your gate size to use full pickets. Gate pickets should be flush with the inside faces of the posts. Line up the hinge side of the gate with the hinge post and put 1 4 inch. Tools and materials you need to add a gate to an existing wood fence.

For a custom opening like this a fence contractor could fabricate a custom gate to fit your opening.