How To Put A Gate In An Existing Privacy Fence

Buy a gate latch and gate hangers probably 2 that will be strong enough to support your gate.

How to put a gate in an existing privacy fence.

Order ready mix concrete and dig post holes for your posts. This video shows what i learned during a project to add a new gate to my existing chain link fence and it is structured as a set of do it yourself project i. Do this for the. Use graph paper to draw a plan for your fence.

As the gate will put additional stress on the adjacent posts install a 4 inch by 4 inch treated lumber post inside the vinyl post flush with the side of the post where the hardware will attach and secure with screws for stability. Plan gate posts locations. Note the post locations and gate locations. Screwdrivers and hand tools always useful circular saw reciprocating saw or similar.

The post should be the height of the fence plus 1 or 2 higher out of the ground. Wood 2 in x 4 in or 2 in x 6 in studs depending on the size of the fence and the gate you want to add we used 2x6s fencing nails or screws we used screws. Some towns might require this plan for an approved building permit. Screw one side of the hinges to the fence post and align the gate between the adjoining gate posts and screw in the other side of the hinges to the gate.

You will most likely want to put a piece of wood on the ground to help keep it level while another person helps hold the gate. Gate pickets should be flush with the inside faces of the posts. Step 5 attach the gate to the fence posts. Step 5 constructing the gate.

Buy enough screws to attach all your gate pieces. If possible make it level to the existing gate post on top by laying a 2 x 4 or long level across the top of the posts. Once the gate has been assembled you can set the other gate post. Tools and materials you need to add a gate to an existing wood fence.

Another way of guaranteeing that the gate will fit is to install the hinges and gate on the existing gate post.