These will make the top and bottom of your gate s frame.
How to make a simple deck gate.
With our deck railings finally complete it was time to figure out how i was going to build the gates across the two entrances i have on our deck.
How to build a simple outdoor deck gate.
Use a pencil to mark where the hinge should go on the post and then put the gate down.
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Put the gate into place supporting it on the bottom with a 2x4 1 5 inch off ground.
My first issue was pretty obvious to me i wanted them to swing entirely out of the way and remain open year around if i wanted them to be.
Prop up the gate and screw the hinges into the gate and attach the hinges to the post.
For a one panel gate.
Open and close the gate to make sure it swings freely.
Jun 4 2016 explore alexthomas s board deck gates on pinterest.
Deckgate literally how to make a deck gate this isn t deckgate in the sense that there s a scandal involving a deck sorry olivia pope but for anyone who might want to learn how to build a literal deck gate well this could help.
Measure the opening at the top of the stairs.
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Push the gate tight against the hinge post and screw the hinges to the post.
Subtract one inch from this measurement to allow space for hinges and a latch.
The opening s width at the top should be within 1 2 of the width at the bottom or your gate will hang really funny because your gate posts are a bit tilted.
There should be no obstacles in the gate opening.
Here is how to build a deck gate in eight easy steps.
Cut two pressure treated 2x4s to this length.
In this video i show how to build a simple deck gate to keep those small critters in or out.
Predrill where the screws will go.
Sizing your deck gate and how to measure.
Remember that the bottom edge of your gate cannot be more than four inches above the deck surface.