Installing A Gate On A Wood Fence

Screwdrivers and hand tools always useful circular saw reciprocating saw or similar.

Installing a gate on a wood fence.

Tools and materials you need to add a gate to an existing wood fence. Gate pickets should be flush with the inside faces of the posts. See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag. Subscribe to this old house.

Line up the hinge side of the gate with the hinge post and put 1 4 inch. Concrete may be necessary if you are installing a fence in sandy soil or in very soft muddy soil. The main downside to concrete is its ability to trap water around the post. Note the post locations and gate locations.

For a custom opening like this a fence contractor could fabricate a custom gate to fit your opening. 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. Ask this old house landscape contractor roger cook helps a homeowner install a new gate to fence in her pet dog. Predrill and then attach the hinges to the gate sections.

It s also a good idea when installing gate posts to provide extra stability. Predrill and attach the hinges to the posts using lag screws. Plan your gate size to use full pickets. I have a family me.

Plan gate post locations. I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old. Expert assistance with this project was provided by pro fence company. Attach locking hardware and drop rod to the gate.

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.