We were recently asked to make and fit a gate into an opening in an existing lumber 1800mm 6ft high fence.
Diy privacy fence double gate.
Cut four 2 by 4s to to the width you just determined and 12 inches less than the height of the gate using a.
These easy to build do it yourself fence gates.
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.
Diagonal cross braces like this should always angle downward to the lower hinge.
When you build your wooden gate s be sure you make your double gates about 1 in.
A diagonal cross brace was then added.
A solid fence has all pickets attached tightly together on the outside only blocking views and offering complete privacy.
How to build a double gate for a wood privacy fence step 1.
The instructions below show you how to build a diy privacy fence.
This shadowbox fence has pickets alternating on each side offering some privacy but allowing you to look through the fence at an angle.
Narrower both gates together than the opening or a single gate about 3 4 in.
When the gate is open the bottom of the gate angles up thus enabling the gate to open over raised ground.
This will keep the gate square and prevent sagging.
Measure the distance between the two posts for the double gate using a tape measure.
Smaller to allow for opening clearances.