Fence Gate Construction Design

We always set the gate posts and corner posts with concrete so over time the fence doesn t drift and move out of alignment.

Fence gate construction design.

My father owned a custom fence company for over 30 years. I grew up working with my hands building fence. Set gate posts in a concrete encasement typically three times the diameter of the post. Otherwise you ll have to make a new pattern.

When it comes to the order in which you build start with the fence first. Push both sides together and square them as a unit by shifting them until the diagonal measurements are equal. A simple demonstration of how to build a wooden fence gate using pressure treated lumber and stainless steel hinges. A diagonal cross brace was then added.

This fence gate opens into the yard with. The gate was made by first creating an external frame of 2x4s that were screwed together with exterior screws installed through pre drilled and countersunk holes. Harwell story along with our experienced crews we offer a more artistic creative approach to every project that we work on. This will keep the gate square and prevent sagging.

If your gate is the same size as your fence panels you can use the top rail pattern minus 1 in to mark and cut the curved top. Use post anchors where termites are common or in very damp soils. Diagonal cross braces like this should always angle downward to the lower hinge.