How Do You Build An Outdoor Gate?
Adding a gate to your outdoor fencing is critical. While it is possible to have someone build a gate for you, building an outdoor gate yourself can save you some money. When you build your own gate, you will be ready to fully enjoy your new fence. Measure the distance between the two posts where you will be attaching your gate. This distance will tell you how wide your gate needs to be. Cut two 2 by 4 boards to the size of the measurements. Measure the posts of your fence. Cut two 2 by 4 boards to be slightly shorter than the posts of the fence. Attach the four measured 2 by 4 boards into a frame for the gate. Use screws and a screwdriver to attach them together. The two 2 by 4 boards that are cut to the gate width should be attached about one foot from both the bottom and top of the longer 2 by 4 boards. Screw the wooden fence slats into the gate frame. Leave a space for wind resistance the width of the top of your screw head between each board. Attach the gate to the post with three
