How To Put Up A Wooden Fence Gate

Predrill and attach the hinges to the posts using lag screws.

How to put up a wooden fence gate.

Place the batter boards just beyond where your fence corners will be located and run strings between them. Attach locking hardware and drop rod to the gate. Prop up the gate and screw the hinges into the gate and attach the hinges to the post. Tools and materials you need to add a gate to an existing wood fence.

Screwdrivers and hand tools always useful circular saw reciprocating saw or similar. Line up the hinge side of the gate with the hinge post and put 1 4 inch. You can adjust this as necessary with timber off cuts or wedges. 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.

I grew up working with my hands building fence. Mark the layout use string and batter boards to lay out the fence. We always set the gate posts and corner posts with concrete so over time the fence doesn t drift and move out of alignment. When it comes to the order in which you build start with the fence first.

My father owned a custom fence company for over 30 years. Place the posts either side with their tops 50mm higher than the top of the gate and leave a 5mm gap either side of the gate so it can open and close freely. Predrill where the screws will go. 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.

Install hinges and attach the gate to the fence. For a custom opening like this a fence contractor could fabricate a custom gate to fit your opening. A simple demonstration of how to build a wooden fence gate using pressure treated lumber and stainless steel hinges. Use two timber lengths to raise the gate slightly so it sits in line with the gateposts.

This fence gate opens into the yard wit. Put the gate into place supporting it on the bottom with a 2x4 1 5 inch off ground.