The gate latch offers simple security for inward and outward swinging gates and doors.
Installing wood fence gate hardware.
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I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old.
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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.
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The hardware for the gate on this fence required an additional built out piece on the latch side gate post.
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01 measure the horizontal distance between the gate posts then deduct for the hinges and latch so the gate can open and close.
Feature offset screw holes help provide strength and prevent wood splitting.
1 1 4 deck screws for fence boards and for attaching fence brackets to the rails 3 deck screws f.
02 use that measurement to cut two horizontal rails for the gate.
The everbilt gate set hinges are ideal for the everbilt gate set hinges are ideal for surface applications on doors and gates.
The wood also gives the hardware something to grab onto.
Installing a shadowbox wood fence.
Attaching the gate wood fence installation tips.