Building A Double Privacy Fence Gate

Measure the distance between the two posts for the double gate using a tape measure.

Building a double privacy fence gate.

My father owned a custom fence company for over 30 years. The gates had to open inwards and had to be low enough to the ground to keep a little puppy in. 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.

The ground sloped up inwards from the gate entrance at right angles to the fence line as well as sloping along the fence line. Check the width at the. I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old. Smaller to allow for opening clearances.

I grew up working with my hands building fence. I have a family me. Narrower both gates together than the opening or a single gate about 3 4 in. Keep out those pesky neighborhood kids.

However anyone who has a large lawn tractor or a trailer needs a larger gate. 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. Most yards have a 36 inch wide fence for accessing the yard. The opening was over 2100mm 7ft wide and in this case double gates would be more practical that one wider gate.

A yard enclosed by a sturdy fence is a safe place for kids and pets to play. We always set the gate posts and corner posts with concrete so over time the fence doesn t drift and move out of alignment. Cut four 2 by 4s to to the width you just determined and 12 inches less than the height of the gate using a. How to build a double gate for a wood privacy fence step 1.

The home mender dustin luby shows us how to build and install a new gate for a privacy fence.