How To Install Fence Gate Hardware
Predrill and then attach the hinges to the gate sections.
How to install fence gate hardware. A gate like this is pretty heavy and will tend to lean towards the opposite side of the hinges. With the gate in position i was ready to start adding fence slats over which i ll install the hinges and other hardware later on. Add tip ask question comment download step 10. If the gate is wider than 5 feet see the article in the reference section entitled butt hinge installation for tips on proper installation.
Expert assistance with this project was provided by pro fence. Place one of the hinges on the gate to locate the spot for a solid installation. Ask this old house landscape contractor roger cook helps a homeowner install a new gate to fence in her pet dog. The instructions below are not the only way to properly install this rolling gate hardware kit.
Step 3 the gate hardware is designed to make up the difference and cantilever gate latches will compensate for the offset the rollers posts cause. While i didn t take a picture during the process of installing the header now is a good time do so if your gate is going to require one. The more wood it grabs the stronger it will make the gate. For a custom opening like this a fence contractor could fabricate a custom gate to fit your opening.
Predrill and attach the hinges to the posts using lag screws. A rolling gate is a great choice for chain link gates that do not have enough space fotr a raditional swing gate. Therefore you want to make sure there will be some clearance for the gate to smoothly open. Keep in mind once the rollers are mounted the gate will actually slide a few inches on the inside of these posts and on the inside of the fence fig.
For ideal usage you must have a smooth surface for the ground wheels to rollon when opening the gate.