How Do You Build A Secure Wood Gate?
Outdoor gates can be purchased at your local home improvement store. These gates are usually very easy to install. However, a purchased gate might not be a secure as a gate that you build yourself. Building a secure wood gate will also allow you to personalize the gate to fit your yard and space. Decide on the specifics for your gate. Do you want the gate to be waist high, or 6 feet tall? In most cases, the wood fence that you have will determine how you fashion your gate. Measure the dimensions for the gate. This includes the height of the posts, the width of the space where the gate will be placed, and the space between where the gate will be and the ground. Use the height and width dimensions to build a frame for the gate. Attach two cross 2×4 boards to two vertical 2×4 boards. Add a diagonal 2×4 to add strength to the gate. Use wood glue and screws to secure the frame together. Attach wooden fence slats to the frame with screws. The slats should be spaced evenly, with approximately
