How To Build A Wooden Gate Door

The key is understanding a few basics about gate building and you can build any design gate you want.

How to build a wooden gate door.

Have you wondered how to build a gate that will last. I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old. These instructions can be adapted for construction of custom hidden panel lattice or driveway gates. I have a family me.

Build the gate the gate was made by first creating an external frame of 2x4s that were screwed together with exterior screws installed through pre drilled and countersunk holes. See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag. The frame for a basic wooden fence gate should be a simple box with 4 sides usually somewhat smaller than the gate opening. Design and hardware are what make a wooden gate operate well for decades.

Depending on the size you can prevent someone from seeing or accessing your yard with solid wood panel. Here s the place to start. When you decide to build a wooden gate you ll need to keep a few things in mind the first is what your intended purpose is. Check to make sure the gate swings properly.

A diagonal cross brace was then added. Using the cordless drill and the screws included with the hinges screw the hinges in place at the top middle and bottom of the gate and to the gate frame. It s helpful to have an assistant hold the gate in place at this point. If you ve got a 3x5 opening in the fence build a 3x4 box out of a weather resistant wood.

You may want a purely decorative gate perhaps to act as an arbor framing your walkway or a more secure gate that provides access to the yard through a fence.