These easy to build do it yourself fence gates.
Building a double privacy fence gate.
I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old.
Smaller to allow for opening clearances.
Keep out those pesky neighborhood kids.
We always set the gate posts and corner posts with concrete so over time the fence doesn t drift and move out of alignment.
The ground sloped up inwards from the gate entrance at right angles to the fence line as well as sloping along the fence line.
I have a family me.
However anyone who has a large lawn tractor or a trailer needs a larger gate.
When you build your wooden gate s be sure you make your double gates about 1 in.
The opening was over 2100mm 7ft wide and in this case double gates would be more practical that one wider gate.
The do it yourself handyman can construct a double gate to allow access for large equipment.
When it comes to the order in which you build start with the fence first.
Narrower both gates together than the opening or a single gate about 3 4 in.
My father owned a custom fence company for over 30 years.
Cut four 2 by 4s to to the width you just determined and 12 inches less than the height of the gate using a.
See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag.
The home mender dustin luby shows us how to build and install a new gate for a privacy fence.
I grew up working with my hands building fence.
How to build a double gate for a wood privacy fence step 1.
Check the width at the.
Measure the distance between the two posts for the double gate using a tape measure.
A yard enclosed by a sturdy fence is a safe place for kids and pets to play.