Most yards have a 36 inch wide fence for accessing the yard.
Building a double privacy fence gate.
We always set the gate posts and corner posts with concrete so over time the fence doesn t drift and move out of alignment.
How to build a double gate for a wood privacy fence step 1.
When it comes to the order in which you build start with the fence first.
Measure the distance between the two posts for the double gate using a tape measure.
I grew up working with my hands building fence.
See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag.
These easy to build do it yourself fence gates.
I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old.
However anyone who has a large lawn tractor or a trailer needs a larger gate.
I have a family me.
The ground sloped up inwards from the gate entrance at right angles to the fence line as well as sloping along the fence line.
The gates had to open inwards and had to be low enough to the ground to keep a little puppy in.
A yard enclosed by a sturdy fence is a safe place for kids and pets to play.
The opening was over 2100mm 7ft wide and in this case double gates would be more practical that one wider 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.
Keep out those pesky neighborhood kids.
When you build your wooden gate s be sure you make your double gates about 1 in.
Narrower both gates together than the opening or a single gate about 3 4 in.
Check the width at the.
The home mender dustin luby shows us how to build and install a new gate for a privacy fence.
My father owned a custom fence company for over 30 years.