How To Build A Lightweight Wooden Gate

With an hour to spare this week i finally pulled the whole gate off the hinges and built a new one.

How to build a lightweight wooden gate. Decide the width of the gate opening then factor in a slight gap of approximately 1 inch so there s room for the hinges and latch that will attach to the gate and fence. Click the tabs below to see the tools materials and cut list. A simple lightweight gate should not take much time. I have a family me.

Click the image above to reveal the free building plans. Then use deck screws to attach the top and bottom planks to the side planks making sure it s square. The key is understanding a few basics about gate building and you can build any design gate you want. These instructions can be adapted for construction of custom hidden panel lattice or driveway gates.

See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag. Typically garden gates are built using two by fours and fencing lumber. But it s basically just a square box what you put on it for facing makes the difference. A simple demonstration of how to build a wooden fence gate using pressure treated lumber and stainless steel hinges.

For this project the 2x4s were cut to 44 inches for the stiles and two were cut to 27 1 2 inches for the rails with a cross brace of 46 1 8 inches. Design and hardware are what make a wooden gate operate well for decades. While many consider these gates durable the weight makes them difficult to hang and the. A gate is a simple addition to a house or yard although many homeowners consider it the hardest part of a fencing project.

Let s just say i was shocked how easy it was to pull together with just a few boards and basic tools. I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old. To build a wooden gate start by measuring your gate opening and cutting top bottom and side planks that are slightly smaller than the opening.