How To Make A Wood Privacy Fence Gate

Once all my drilling was done the fun part came.

How to make a wood privacy fence gate.

Predrill where the screws will go. A diagonal cross brace was then added. You have no idea how much of a difference this can make for your wood fence gate but trust me over time you ll be thankful for using a few extra nails when assembling your gate. You can get away with 12 inches for a small gate.

Safety goggles and gloves. Using lag bolts this size would definitely split your wood. Step 1 secure building permits. Prop up the gate and screw the hinges into the gate and attach the hinges to the post.

For both practical reasons and convenience. The existing gates were only a couple of years old and still worked fine you can see the making of them here but because of an uphill driveway they were. If you do not have an existing fence to attach the gate to you will need to build one as fence posts are necessary for installing a fence step 2 mark the spot where the gate fence posts will go into the ground. If you do not already have fence posts in place you will need posts in order to install a gate.

The gate was made by first creating an external frame of 2x4s that were screwed together with exterior screws installed through pre drilled and countersunk holes. Put the gate into place supporting it on the bottom with a 2x4 1 5 inch off ground. Using a drill bit roughly smaller than the barrel width of the bolt drill your holes. Use a pencil to mark where the hinge should go on the post and then put the gate down.

Diagonal cross braces like this should always angle downward to the lower hinge. Install hinges and attach the gate to the fence. Make sure it is deep enough to hold the post sturdy. Each state and local community have varying laws concerning structures such as boundaries and gates and you need to be certified that you can build a privacy fence gate with the measurements allowed for where you live.

For a heavier gate or one built in loose soil 24 inches is more reasonable. At frederick fence we double nail our boards to keep them from shifting. Drop some stones in the hole for water drainage and then brace your post with small slat boards. You want the screw to bite into the the wood but not split it.

Before any digging takes place call a utility. Jan 30 2014 introduction time to replace the double hinged driveway gates with a single sliding gate. Build the best brace possible to keep your wood fence gate together. Step 1 measure the desired width of your gate.

A simple demonstration of how to build a wooden fence gate using pressure treated lumber and stainless steel hinges. This will keep the gate square and prevent sagging.