Installing A Gate On A Wood Fence

Note the post locations and gate locations.

Installing a gate on a wood fence.

Some towns might require this plan for an approved building permit. Concrete may be necessary if you are installing a fence in sandy soil or in very soft muddy soil. Expert assistance with this project was provided by pro fence company. Attach locking hardware and drop rod to the gate.

The main downside to concrete is its ability to trap water around the post. Predrill and attach the hinges to the posts using lag screws. Gate pickets should be flush with the inside faces of the posts. Plan gate post locations.

Subscribe to this old house. Use graph paper to draw a plan for your fence. 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. Tools and materials you need to add a gate to an existing wood fence.

Line up the hinge side of the gate with the hinge post and put 1 4 inch. Predrill and then attach the hinges to the gate sections. 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.

I have a family me. 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. This can reduce the lifespan of the post by many years. For a custom opening like this a fence contractor could fabricate a custom gate to fit your opening.

Plan your gate size to use full pickets.