Make A Gate From A Fence Panel

The gate posts should have no problems supporting the weight of the gate now.

Make a gate from a fence panel.

Use a miter saw or miter box to cut the end of each board at an angle then secure the boards to the back of the gate using wood screws. Fortunately you can use an extra fence panel to build your own custom gate for a fraction of the cost. See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag. Once the fence is built there should of been enough time for the concrete to set.

Additionally before you start the project make sure to contact your local or national utility location service so you know where to dig safely. A fence panel beside your lawn can make your place look more beautiful than ever. To strengthen the gate and add a touch of charm remove two pickets from the scrap end of the fence panel. I have a family me.

Of you opt not to use concrete make sure you really compact the dirt around the posts well or the posts will work the hole and become loose. I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old. Once removed rid the boards of any nails. If you re building from scratch like the two gates at my house you ll need to make a complete rectangle.

Instead you can use an extra part of your wood fence panel to create your gate which can cost you a minimal amount. A prefabricated gate can be one of the most expensive parts of your wood fence. Let me point out that the fence i built at my mom s already had horizontal pieces because i started with a fence panel. When you re ready to build the gate you ll want to make a frame out of 2 by 4 boards cut to the.

But making a well designed gate for that fence can cost you a lot. So take that into consideration in your design plan.