A broken fence only makes your home look bad. A well-maintained fence, on the other hand, can welcome and give passersby a great impression from the outside. If you want to upgrade a wooden fence in a privacy fence, or some other type of wooden security fence, you can learn how to plan the job properly, build things quickly, and get them done safely.
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Part 1 of 3: Getting Started
Step 1. Get the equipment and materials needed for the job
Apart from that fences also need gates, you will need some rough hands- carpentry tools are provided to start making your gates. You may need:
- Screwdriver
- Drilling machine
- wood cutting machine
- Carpenter's Quality
- Jigsaw, for decorative profile cutting
- 3-inch stainless-steel deck screws, to hold the frame boxes together
- 1 or 1 stainless steel or coated deck screws, for boards
- Hinge
Step 2. Make sure the fence can support the gate
The size of the gate must not be greater than 4' (1.22 m) in width. If it's wider, you'll need to make and hang two gates, which will meet in the middle.
Measure the entrance at the top and bottom because they can easily be different. Build a gate with a square shape based on the narrowed size. Take diagonal measurements to check for squares
Step 3. Anchor straight posts, if necessary
You need to make sure that the hanging gate doesn't pull the posts to one side. The path you use to anchor the posts will depend on the size of the fence, but in general, you need to make sure the posts don't sway with the load. If it could be easily moved, the gate would be curved. You should also check and see that the posts are level, straight up and down.
Ideally, a 4-foot (1.22 m) long gate would require 5" x 5" (12.7cm x 12.7 cm) redwood posts. 6-foot (1.83 m) long gate required 6" x 6" (15.3 cm x 15.3 m) posts
Step 4. Measure the frame
The frame for the base of the picket fence should be a simple box with 4 sides, usually a bit smaller than the gate opening. If you get a 3x5 opener on the fence, build a 3x4 outer box out of waterproof wood. The box should be about a few inches wide from the rough opening to calculations for hinges and swing-like gate thicknesses.
In particular, you will want to use the same wood variation of the wood used for the fence. If you want a different color, red wood is sometimes used for large gates. Whatever you choose to use, buy more pieces of wood than you need to make sure you have enough to work with
Part 2 of 3: Building the Gate
Step 1. Cut 2 x 4 (5
08 x 10.16 cm) cut the frame to size with a wood cutting machine. Start building the gate by cutting the top and bottom pieces the same width/length as you planned, slightly smaller than the opening in the fence. Cut the upright side boards about 3 inches shorter than the gate height.
Step 2. Screw on the top and bottom of the board
Drill pilot holes for the screws before placing them in so they don't have to split the wood. Fasten with deck screws, pre-drilled to keep the wood from splitting. Measure from the top of the arch to the reverse of the bottom corner. Both sides must be measured equally.
In particular, when you start assembling, the entryway frame is best laid out on a flat surface, such as a patio or garage. Attach the top and bottom rails to the side rails, making sure they're square
Step 3. Cut the corners of the criss-cross bars and attach them to the top and bottom rails
This helps maintain strength and erection. Connect these to the frame boards for the plank frames that match the rest of the fence using deck screws, prior to pre-drilling.
Make your diagonal cuts with a woodcutter. Place it diagonally over the square and insert with a pencil where the corner goes up
Step 4. Cut and install the boards
Once you've designed and built it, all you have to do now is attach the flat boards evenly over the front of the frame to finish the base of your wooden gate frame. Measure the board from the top to the bottom of the frame and cut it accordingly. Leave at least inch between the boards for weather allowance.
Cut the boards using a chainsaw and secure them using deck screws, drill pilot holes to keep your boards nice and clean
Part 3 of 3: Gate Completion
Step 1. Design the top of the gate
Most people like to spend a little time designing the top of the gate and add a little decoration to it, using a jigsaw. If you don't want to spend time on it, it's not necessary, but it's a great way to make the fence look good. In general, beveled edges, impressions of your last name, or other small decorative markers are popular.
To start, draw a bow at the top of the fence using string and pencil, filling it with decorative arches of your choice. If you are a carpenter, feel the freedom to get luxury with it. Use the cadence to cut along your pattern
Step 2. Install the hinges and attach the gate to the fence
Place the gate in place, supporting it at the bottom by 2x4 (1.5 inches from the ground). Use a pencil to mark where the hinge should be up on the post, then place the gate down. Pre drill where the screw will run. Support the gate and screw the hinges into the gate and attach the hinges to the posts.
Step 3. Install the lock bar
The easiest-to-use fences will use lock bars, which you can install after you hang the fence. Mark where the screw will run with a pencil, then drill a pilot hole and attach the lock bar. Can adjust first before you place any settlement on the gate.
Step 4. Seal the wood
Try to hit any affected surfaces with your bat, using a paint brush or watering can to apply. Most home retailers sell pads that are basically foam on a stick that you can use to spread around them, if needed.
Try to cover the entire surface evenly, making sure you hit the underside of the board, which tends to absorb more water than the surface grain. This area is most likely to be damaged or become discolored. Allow to dry for a few hours in dry weather or all day in more humid weather
Step 5. Done
Tips
- Combining wood with fine iron barn door hinges and latches, and the gate will promise good service for several years
- A hinge or spring hinge ensures that the gate fence remains closed. *Measure twice, cut once in each cut! Remember, you can always cut an object briefly but you can't undo a cut every time you've done it.
- Redwood is the top tier for great fences and gates. It provides excellent weathering properties and good pick-up of a rich, gray color over a period of time.
Warnings
Always wear safe goggles and ear protection when working with power tools
Things you will need
- fence board
- 2" x 4" (5.08 x 10.16 cm), cut to desired height*3-inch (7.62 cm) deck screws for framing
- 2-inch (5.08 cm) deck screws for fence boards
- Hinge
- lock seal
- hammer
- Square framing or acceleration
- chainsaw machine
- Wood cutting machine and electric drill
- Electrical wire without plug or electric powered wire line drill.
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Sources and Citation
- https://www.youtube.com/embed/bzCmyyTU0pw&feature=related
- https://www.buildeazy.com/gate.html
