How To Install Vinyl Fence Gate Hinges

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How to install vinyl fence gate hinges. That s why we at hoover fence are proud to offer the highest quality chain link gate hinges ornamental metal gate hinges vinyl gate hinges and wood gate hinges that the industry has to offer. Pre drill the holes for the hinges and latch. How to install fence gate hinges. The vinyl fence gate kit enables you to transform a 6 ft.

Fence panel into a customized walk gate in a few short steps. Gate hardware can vary. Be sure to level the top of the 2 by 4 with the vinyl. Mount the hinge to the gate then mount the gate to the post.

The more wood it grabs the stronger it will make the gate. All gate backrails contain wood inserts placed 8 inches in from the end of the rail. Each box includes all necessary gate hardware and hinges to complete the project. If the gate is wider than 5 feet see the article in the reference section entitled butt hinge installation for tips on proper installation.

This will work for a 6 foot vinyl privacy fence too just an extra. Drill pilot holes for the hinge screws. Place one of the hinges on the gate to locate the spot for a solid installation. Either they use wood gate hardware about 8 for a hinge set instead of heavy duty stainless steel powder coated black about 55 per hinge set or they end up using a lightweight box store hinges lowes menards home depot.

Due to the constant upgrading of hardware supplied with the vinyl gates the style of hinges supplied with the gate you receive may not match the style shown exactly. Use hinge lag screws to mount the hinge to the gate backrail. These will provide extra support. All hardware includes installation instructions specific to that hardware.

Full installation instructions. Fence companies cutting corners will end up shorting you on the vinyl gate hinges. These allow hinges or latches to be attached to the gate. Insert 2 by 4s into the hollow vinyl.

Be sure that the bottom of the gate will be aligned with the bottom of the fence. Part 3 in series installing a vinyl picket fence shows to to install the hinges and latch. Gate hinges are used as the pivot point connecting the gate to the post and are typically the only moving part on fence installations. Predrill the holes for the hardware on the post and the gate.

Follow the instructions for your hinges.