How To Install Fence Gate Hinges

Drill pilot holes for the hinge screws.

How to install fence gate hinges.

Step 8 secure hinge to fence post with 3 12 x 3 4 pan head screws figure 3 step 9 remove hinge from mounting bracket on gate upright. Be sure that the holes are a bit smaller than the screws that came with the hinge. Loosen the top hinge on the gate and slide it down. Drive in the screws using your screwdriver.

If anything is out of level plumb then adjust wedges packers accordingly and then re check for level and plumb. Step 10 drill 3 3 16 holes through leg of hinge in center of each square. Set the gate onto the bottom hinge bolt. Slide the hinge bolts through each post.

How to install gate hinges. Place one of the hinges on the gate to locate the spot for a solid installation. If the gate is wider than 5 feet see the article in the reference section entitled butt hinge installation for tips on proper installation. Pour in roughly 5 inches or 12 7 centimeters of water and let the mix soak for a minute or two.

Get the strap hinges again and put them on the gate aligning them with the screw holes. Fill the hole to about 5 inches or 12 7 centimeters from the top with more of the dry mix adding another 5 inches or 12 7 centimeters of water until the hole is filled. Mark the hinge location with a grease pencil. Depending on the type of hinge you choose you can install it on the exterior of the fence or the interior of the gate.

The more wood it grabs the stronger it will make the gate. Make sure that the hinges are fastened and secure. Step 11 mark location of remaining 3 screws on side of fence post. Supporting the gate assembly attach the hinges to the hinge panel and hand tighten the fixings.

Setting up a pair of gates within your opening prior to hanging 3 once the gate is wedged or packed in place check the top of the gate for level and double check that the gate stile is plumb vertical upright of the gate frame. Position the top gate hinge immediately below the top hinge bolt.