In this quick and to the point video i show you how to build a deck gate.
How to make a deck gate video.
No gaps in or under the gate can be wider than four inches.
Hand rails and gates must be at least 42 above the deck surface.
How to build a deck gate.
Thank you so much for watching i hope you enjoy the project.
A simple safety gate for kids or pets.
With just some basic tools and materials you can add a simple but attractive gate to your deck.
The gate does not get in the way.
Open and close the gate to make sure it swings freely.
The gate must open onto the deck not the stairs.
Push the gate tight against the hinge post and screw the hinges to the post.
Have you ever wished your deck could be a contained safe place for your young children or your pets.
Made to look like my railing.
If the deck ices over during the winter we can simply close the gate so there s no chan.
In my case this is for pets.
Two panel gate for our deck made from 2x4s.
We needed a gate on the deck to control the dog traffic.
Support the gate in place between the posts making sure the distance between the bottom of the gate and the deck is less than 4 inches.
Keep reading for the instructions to make and hang your own deck stair gates.