Installing A Gate On A Wood Fence

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.

Installing a gate on a wood fence.

Tools and materials you need to add a gate to an existing wood fence. It s also a good idea when installing gate posts to provide extra stability. Subscribe to this old house. Concrete may be necessary if you are installing a fence in sandy soil or in very soft muddy soil.

Some towns might require this plan for an approved building permit. This can reduce the lifespan of the post by many years. I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old. Predrill and then attach the hinges to the gate sections.

Expert assistance with this project was provided by pro fence company. Note the post locations and gate locations. Plan gate post locations. See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag.

The main downside to concrete is its ability to trap water around the post. Gate pickets should be flush with the inside faces of the posts. Attach locking hardware and drop rod to the gate. I have a family me.

Support the gate on blocks of wood or bricks in the gate opening so that it is far enough above the ground to swing freely. Predrill and attach the hinges to the posts using lag screws. Screwdrivers and hand tools always useful circular saw reciprocating saw or similar. Ask this old house landscape contractor roger cook helps a homeowner install a new gate to fence in her pet dog.

Use graph paper to draw a plan for your fence.