How to Build a Garden Gate | Easy Step by Step Guide

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In this video i will be showing you how to build a garden gate. I will explain how to make a strong half lap joint and how to correctly cross brace a gate We will also be looking at hinge and latch installation. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something that will help you out.
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@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Now the better weather is finally here we can get outside and do jobs like this. What else do you want to see?

@JJherne Месяц назад

You in my back garden sorting out my summer house 🤣. Nice work on the gate, well explained about which side to run the cross braces from 👍.

@patburke5740 Месяц назад

Outside timber structures like pergolas, how to close in a side entrance with timber with a perspex roof.

@michaellord2844 Месяц назад

Great video as always. I guess outdoor jobs at this time of year would be reseal decking (proper way) and also fence post replacement due to weather or general decay.

@GameGurus1212 Месяц назад

Maybe installing lighting in your shed I really don’t know how to do that

@dannymccann Месяц назад

@@michaellord2844 Great shout, I've got rotting timber posts which I desperately want to replace with new ones but not confident to take the plunge! Would also be good if you could demonstrate how to cut fence panels and make good for smaller gaps

@THDSCornwall Месяц назад

A good tip to remember for anyone making their own gate, when drilling through to fit the latch, clamp a scrap piece of wood on the other side so you don’t get any blow out or splintering!

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

👍

@leestockton9367 Месяц назад

Or look for the pilot hole appearing and then drill back from the opposite side

@wp-my2rc Месяц назад

i am a carpenter by trade been one for the last 40 years very impressed with your work and the way you put it across. video work is top notch also. well done and keep the videos coming ✌

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Wow, thanks!

@RiminiVirage 8 дней назад

First class tutorial, great gate. Shame the housebuilders don’t take such a professional approach.

@TheDIYGuy1 8 дней назад

Glad you liked the guide!

@NealAndrews Месяц назад

I don't need to build a gate, but really good vid and tutorial, I learnt a lot, thank you 👍

@cuebj Месяц назад

Worth putting a cap on the top end grain. I use dowels to set it in place rather than screwing through from the top of the cap. Drip channel a useful groove in the under surface of the cap

@bertbox69 13 дней назад

Even better, industrial adhesive like OB1 waterproof and strong

@semilife Месяц назад

Beautifully explained and demonstrated from an expert in wood working. So clear and to the point, no fluff nothing you dont need and well paced and detailed.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@abdoaiman Месяц назад

What a beautiful clean job.. Many thanks & keep it up mate

@darrenmackenzie1892 Месяц назад

Great video for this summer!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Glad you liked it!

@jasonmart1081 Месяц назад

A few things...I would have fitted a centre hinge for that amount of weight and it would minimise any deflection/sag over time; I would have equalled up the space at each side of the gate when fitting it; Either drilled from both sides when fitted the latch (or used a backing board) to prevent spelching; Coated /treated panelling before fitting.

@marysiausa4688 Месяц назад

Perfect! You're so talented!

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@Motivos77 29 дней назад

Great video, Beautiful fence. Thanks for this, i'm going to give it a try.

@richardpender2428 Месяц назад

Brilliant vid. Am planning on putting in a small garden gate during the summer and this is most helpful. Especially the brace section. You my friend have earned a new subscriber.

@irons25 Месяц назад

Perfect timing mate, i need a new gate and youve just inspired me. Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Glad I could help. Brilliant

@craigbuckley4832 Месяц назад

Absolutely brilliant video, I've learned alot, many thanks 💯👍👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Great to hear!

@leestockton9367 Месяц назад

That bracing information is brilliant, never knew that! One thing I would say; if you haven't a spare bit of timber to clamp to prevent the blow out of wood when drilling through, is to watch for the pilot part of the bit coming through and then to stop drilling that side and locate the pilot hole on the other and drill back. It gives a neater finish and doesn't leave untreated wood exposed (even though the latch will cover it, it's still exposed untreated), but I'm super particular (or picky!)

@avtarchana609 27 дней назад

Thanks for the great insight into the art of gate making 👍🙏

@TheDIYGuy1 27 дней назад

My pleasure!

@macbook9084 Месяц назад

Another great, professional job Well done sir!

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thank you kindly!

@saarlann 19 дней назад

Great video. Thanks for the guide.

@TheDIYGuy1 19 дней назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Ramblingpete Месяц назад

Great teacher thank nice big hinges 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thank you too

@clemmcguinness1087 24 дня назад

Excellent video thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 24 дня назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@andrewgibbs7279 19 дней назад

Nice 👌 Really informative and concise, thanks for the upload 👍

@etienneE Месяц назад

Great vid, need to build one in a few weeks. Had a few ideas how to, but will go with yours. Would love to see some exterior wood panelling. How to make your own using narrow boards.

@michaelsharpin3369 Месяц назад

Love that gate fantastic video it gives me the confidence to make a gate like that, keep the videos coming I really enjoy them.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Brilliant thanks

@bertbox69 13 дней назад

Will refer to this for a bespoke size gate project soon. Since watching this channel I've completed a few jobs with the clear steps and info, not a load of mumbled vague instructions like some.

@satnamboll Месяц назад

Cracking video. I've been umming and ahhing a side gate replacement as well, but I will build it. Now the decking is a great idea, many thanks for sharing.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Best of luck!

@andymerrett Месяц назад

The last gate we had (fitted by previous occupants) was decking but for various reasons it finally gave up. Had a new one fitted as tongue-and-groove and (as it's on a busy path) bolts as well (though they are super easy to fit if required).

@snappyfish 23 дня назад

Watch regardless of project I need help with. Excellent videos and always skills to take away. Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 23 дня назад

Awesome, thank you!

@graveyard-shift Месяц назад

I need a new gate and this video is amazing so much info on how to do it....think i might have to become a new member....great diy videos with great advice. Cheers

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks a lot and I’m glad you like the videos 🤗

@kenhitchcock4075 Месяц назад

Amazing video again, nice and simple. Will have to give it a go when I'm ready to get the gate up at home.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Go for it!

@stevewilliams6191 Месяц назад

Excellent video. That gate looks really solid. Going to need to replace mine sometime soon, so great timing! Thanks 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

No problem 👍

@Morbidia Месяц назад

Magnificent perfect fitting i bet when you turn the handle and everything works its such a great feeling. I love your diy channel its so fascinating.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@brianfarrelly7151 Месяц назад

Need to make an external door for an old stone cabin and will use your video as a guide. Thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Have fun!

@christycullen2585 Месяц назад

Great Job and video as usual Cheers

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@Ste2023 26 дней назад

That is a nice door ..very neat workmanship 💪

@TheDIYGuy1 26 дней назад

Thanks 👍

@n54ll64 Месяц назад

That's a solid gate 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

You bet it is 😊

@TheAntD 28 дней назад

Great end result and brilliant explanation!This has encouraged me to make my own gate. I just need to get everything together now and get the job done.

@TheDIYGuy1 28 дней назад

Glad it was helpful! Go for it

@jent1437 Месяц назад

This is exactly what I needed to see, my gate flew off a few weeks ago and I’m wanting to make one exactly like this, great video, thanks!!

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Glad it helped!

@Johnjoization Месяц назад

Excellent video, clear instructions and great tips. I will use to make my own side gate - cheers 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful!

@taiwaneil Месяц назад

Very well explained.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful!

@1701_FyldeFlyer Месяц назад

Nicely timed vid as i need to make a new side gate! Cheers!

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Nice one!

@VINSCOT5 Месяц назад

Like alaways another SUPERB video.👏👏👏

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks again!

@adamstone4905 Месяц назад

As a fence and gate contractor, I can confirm, this is the perfect on site gate! We mortise and tenon our stiles in our workshop. We have had to use the half lap on site many times and never fails. Feather edge and tgv eliminates gapping. However decking boards do look good if you’re not after 100% privacy. Good work and keep up the good work!

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks a lot for the comment 👍

@Bananaskin101 Месяц назад

Awesome tutorial 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thank you 👍

@patburke5740 Месяц назад

Great video. Your channel has come on so well.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@robertd-dh8qm Месяц назад

another good video. enjoying them 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Glad you like them!

@vman2kay Месяц назад

Nice gate. Would be nice to see one with a lock done well. I suppose that's why the stop would be put on the front so people can't lift the lock from the other side if it was a locking gate. Always excited to see more videos, keep it up.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks a lot and good idea

@kiriladamski387 Месяц назад

Thanks

@AccountantDoesDIY Месяц назад

Well that was pleasing to watch - literally exactly the same way I had a stab at doing our front driveway pedestrian gate last year :-) One thing I did debate with myself was whether to have both braces going all way to the hinge side or whether to have the top brace end half way across the middle horizontal brace and then the bottom brace start at that middle point of the middle horizontal brace and continue down to the bottom hinge. I guess either way works. Aesthetically you’d end up with just one long diagonal from top to bottom using my alternative way which might be preferable to some.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

👍👍

@DjGiluk Месяц назад

Great job 👍🏻👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks as always!

@cookiemonster2299 Месяц назад

Perfect thanks 👍❤️🇬🇧

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

You’re welcome 😊

@Dalbayob69 Месяц назад

Since you already use Gorilla glue, have you used their epoxy glue(expanding one). Ever since I came across it I never use anything else. Brilliant for fixing creeks in stairs. Pulled carpet off. Put glue bottle in hot water to make it run better, used blunt tip syringe and squeezed the glue in every crack on stairs. Left to cure overnight and no more creeks. Happy days.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

I’ve never used it but will have to give it a go

@sjfarrell2.03 Месяц назад

Nice. I need to make a new side gate for my place. I will be putting a lock on it as well.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Go for it! 👍

@ttens1 10 дней назад

If, just before bracing, you'd found the corners weren't quite square, how would you have adjusted it? Great video, about to try and emulate it starting today!

@Baggy2482 22 дня назад

Just finished building my new fence. Something ive never done before . Managed to do a good job thanks to youtube videos like this. Really like this gate but more more to point my wife loves it. So this will hopefully finish it off perfectly. Wish me luck, ive never done a half lap join lol

@TheDIYGuy1 22 дня назад

Good luck, you can do it

@L2succeednow Месяц назад

It's such a pleasure watching your videos. They are easy to understand and make me want to make a gate, even though I din't need one. Lol

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks 🙏

@cprog Месяц назад

Thanks a lot!

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

You're welcome!

@originalMrRunninz Месяц назад

No lie.. my garden gate is about 5 years past it's best before !! Great timing ❤❤❤

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Brilliant 😊

@karenreynolds8903 Месяц назад

Good job. going tonuse video to make outside door...thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Most welcome 😊

@karma3101 Месяц назад

Great video. I'll copy this design to make a replacement door for my shed.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

👍fantastic

@alanbacon62 Месяц назад

Brilliant video, just a week too late for me. Will follow this next time. Keep the videos coming.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks, will do!

@Smithb83 Месяц назад

Another excellent video Cam! I like to use black exterior tite screws outside (so they won't rust but are much cheaper than stainless steel screws). I think the other name for that treatment is jappaned screws) thanks 🎉

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

👍 thanks

@davidzicho8174 Месяц назад

great video. Very good tips. Could you include the part number for the Dewalt anchor colts?

@sebbiechu Месяц назад

I added an extra lock on mine and as you said doesn't budge :)

@MrMJB 23 дня назад

Fantastic video, ive subscribed👍🏻 I was going to mention about a door stop, but you beat me to it at the end 👌🏻 The timber that was attached to the garage could be an L shape, giving you a built in door stop and a nice clean look from the front👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1 23 дня назад

Thanks for the sub! And the thoughts on door stop 😊

@ImranKhan-dr8bb Месяц назад

Damn good video, and at the exact time I was looking to find out how to do this particular thing.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

👍 I’ve got you

@paulhad69 Месяц назад

Excellent, next project sorted. One question: would this method work for a workshop door? Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@lesthiele4921 Месяц назад

That is a grezt looking gate, the oak stain is a good colour for this type of gate, with some of your next few videos, what about tool care and some boxing/concrete work just to name two, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks. Good suggestions 👍

@richard_in_rayleigh Месяц назад

I'm hoping to see some more work on the house. Maybe kitchen or bathroom installs. Appreciate cost wise that may be some way off yet. x

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Oh your in for a treat VERY VERY soon! 😊

@sophiebryant9446 Месяц назад

Adding a cap to the top of the gate to cover the exposed end grain might help prevent rot.

@leebutler3178 Месяц назад

Cheers mate, great vid as usual :) I need to make a pair of gates for the driveway- what's the best way to have them meet in the middle? I'm thinking the construction would be the same as the side entry gate but making a left and a right? Just not sure how they will stay closed...Cheers mate for any advice you can give :)

@Pete.Ty1 Месяц назад

👍👍👍. Thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thank you too

@Andy-no1gc Месяц назад

great job, the garden door is always there, so the workmanship should be correct

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

🙌 thanks

@gregcressey1791 Месяц назад

Quick 2 sec pointer pre drill screw holes it also helps prevent splitting

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Yeah you could pilot hole if you prefer.

@andybrace4983 Месяц назад

Lovely old job

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

🙌 cheers

@keitho77 Месяц назад

Excellent instructional video Are there wedge type latches available, to prevent the gate rattling when it is windy?

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks 😊

@Rainkingbritt Месяц назад

This is great - thinking about making one. Just concerned about the expansion/contraction of the decking board face over time. Does anyone know if this is gonna be a problem. I know if decking boards are laid flat they need about a 4mm gap between boards.

@LeroyBrown84 Месяц назад

You could even add something like 400 mm of clearance between the fence planks. When your hinges are strong enough, you then use the fence planks on both sides. You should use a wider plank on the sides at the back. There is a Dutch saying called 'Meten Is Weten' which means 'Measuring is knowing'. I once purchased a metal frame myself, so I actually have no right to speak. 😅

@sethmitchell7102 5 дней назад

Have you thought about cladding bith sides of the gate? I think that would look really nice. Might be a bit heavy though.

@TheDIYGuy1 4 дня назад

Good idea but yeah could be a lot of weight added

@shayanchaudhary8613 Месяц назад

What stain brand did you use please?

@chrishollingsworth1980 14 дней назад

Surely using deck board would cause the gate to swell up in the wet weather and shrink in the sunshine,at least with feather edge board it can move more freely and not cause a problem

@soren83 8 дней назад

Hi, what length are these M6 concrete bolts you used? Thanks,

@porfess5063 Месяц назад

I like the content you place YT and am a subscriber. Very useful. However, it would be handy if you could spend some time on fixing issues we may encounter as in this video if the original gate frame is not square and requires adjusting. As expected, you got it right first time. Unfortunately, us part timers will probably need to make an adjustment :-)

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks for being a subscriber and thanks for the useful constructive feedback 👍

@robbiem1987 День назад

Could I do this on a garden shed made of breeze block

@dannymccann Месяц назад

At some point my rear garage door (which is essentially a garden gate in a brick hole!) needs redoing so if i don't opt for a UPVC job this video may well come in handy

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

🙌

@garranstvall1442 Месяц назад

Hi Cameron, thanks for the video, great content as always! Just a quick question. I’m looking to make a gate myself this summer however not sure on how to avoid ripping down cladding pieces so the gate looks uniform. Is it just a case of measuring the opening and dividing that space by the width of the cladding, less the 10mm gaps at each end. Or am I missing something. Sorry if that’s a silly question… I’ve never made a gate before 😫 Really enjoy your vids.. looking forward to this years content 👍🏾👍🏾

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Hi, your welcome and thanks for the comment. Once you’ve chosen your cladding you can build your frame and set out your cladding either by diving as you suggested or simply ‘dry fitting your cladding to visually set it out’. Whatever works for you 👍

@mugban6836 Месяц назад

Spot on, as usual! What mitre saw are you using?

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

It’s the latest evolution 36v cordless mitre saw. Thanks

@curiousjoe395 Месяц назад

My current gate, similar to yours is at the side of the house and is a wind tunnel, most of the times! My gate opens towards me and I then have to pull against the wind. It them slams shut with the force of the wind. Can I use a spring or something else to soften the close please?

@brianthorne8609 Месяц назад

Lovely looking gate, but i bet its heavy with those decking boards as cladding.

@mckeon1960 Месяц назад

What kind of screws please and what kind of wood. Thank you

@curiousjoe395 Месяц назад

I've done a similar gate (without the half-butt joints) but featheredge. I like yours! Would the decking boards make it too heavy or is this robust enough to not sag with that weight?

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

This will never sag! The cross braces won’t allow it to.

@dugbert9 Месяц назад

cool vid. what screws do you recommend for outside?

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

I use spectre screws from toolstation these days 👍

@Bacrenfencing Месяц назад

If using black ironmongery, use black Exterior-tite screws from screwfix. Using gold screws with black hinges looks horrendous and unprofessional.

@101projects2 Месяц назад

Good job 👍Someone had some wood left over from the workshop build 😅

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

😂 thanks

@shanewarnes7339 Месяц назад

She doesn't love you any more. But I still do. Great video man.. was in Beccles last week that near you ? Cheers man

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Haha thanks. Not too far, about 30 mins up the road 👍

@christianhodkinson2901 Месяц назад

Really helpful video. Not sure if I’ve missed something but if your gate frame is 100mm shorter than the wall mounted posts and you then overlap the cladding 50mm top and bottom, wouldn’t this mean the bottom of the cladding would touch the floor?

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

The posts are sitting above ground so as to avoid damp and rot. Thanks

@Gerry2210 Месяц назад

Great video, any tips on how to attach the timber to the house, when the house has been wrapped in this 4inch insulation.

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

What insulation is it? Thanks

@Gerry2210 Месяц назад

@@TheDIYGuy1 It's very popular here in Ireland, like a 4inch thick aeroboard, very light, 4 foot by 4 foot sections which are attached to the walls with a sort of glue and fasteners and finally rendered over.

@Gerry2210 Месяц назад

Polystyrene, I think.

@Oli_Hudson Месяц назад

Use some very long concrete screws?

@danodonovan Месяц назад

@@Gerry2210 My house is similar. Also in Ireland, ICF construction was used. I drilled a small hole first and to measure depth of render and insulation. Then I found 10mm rawl plugs around 50-60mm longer to reach into the concrete behind the insulation. Drilled with a long 10mm bit, then used screws which were a bit longer again to go through the gate post and into the rawl plugs. I used 3 I think. The gate is still hanging after 17 years. Its a similar sized wooden gate but probably a bit lighter than this example as I used thinner cladding

@alfiefurzer112 Месяц назад

Where did you get the decking boards/cladding from? Can only find your wider conventional decking boards

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

B&Q these ones

@roydodd4694 Месяц назад

❤❤it😊😊

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

😊👍

@alec1113 Месяц назад

Great video , you must have lived in the usa for a while, "Alley "= pathway or passageway , also pronunciation of the word "Duty " 😊 .

@TheDIYGuy1 Месяц назад

Thanks. Actually I haven’t lived there 😊

@andymerrett Месяц назад

Alley is frequently used in Britain, or at least in some areas/dialects.

@TheAntD 23 дня назад

Hi.What is the size of the cladding? I intend to use 4 x 2's for the frame and bracing and is considering 4 x 1 for the cladding,but cannot seem to find suitable timber in this size.Any ideas?

@TheDIYGuy1 23 дня назад

Hi, I can’t remember the size of the cladding but I think it’s 95 x 20mm. The cladding is deck boards from b&q.

@pspr33 14 дней назад

Goes to show what can be achieved quite easily when you have the right tools.. not so easy if you only have manual tools. Not impossible, just takes a lot more time and effort.

@TheDIYGuy1 13 дней назад

Absolutely 👍