Measure the distance between the two posts for the double gate using a tape measure.
Building a double privacy fence gate.
However anyone who has a large lawn tractor or a trailer needs a larger gate.
I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old.
Cut four 2 by 4s to to the width you just determined and 12 inches less than the height of the gate using a.
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 home mender dustin luby shows us how to build and install a new gate for a privacy fence.
Keep out those pesky neighborhood kids.
How to build a double gate for a wood privacy fence step 1.
Smaller to allow for opening clearances.
The opening was over 2100mm 7ft wide and in this case double gates would be more practical that one wider gate.
The gates had to open inwards and had to be low enough to the ground to keep a little puppy in.
See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag.
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 grew up working with my hands building fence.
Narrower both gates together than the opening or a single gate about 3 4 in.
Most yards have a 36 inch wide fence for accessing the yard.
My father owned a custom fence company for over 30 years.
These easy to build do it yourself fence gates.
But designing a fence gate that balances the need for privacy with a level of curb appeal that won t deter the invited guests can be a challenge.
Check the width at the.
I have a family me.
When you build your wooden gate s be sure you make your double gates about 1 in.