How to build a wood fence gate(the right way 2019) 

Wow that’s awesome !!! Great to hear !!

Thank you very much it took 2 years of watching before they would let me try lol! 1 year of just carrying cement lol. But it’s not as hard as it looks . Ty for the comment. NOw it’s your turn !!

Thank you Ray ! I just get excited when I talk about something I passionate about

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Nervjiggy is right -the weight on every gate, no matter who, what, when or where is always transferred to the hinge side of the gate and never transferred to the latch side. Simply put, you can follow the diagonal line(s) of the brace(s) you've installed in this vid and be certain that the weight of your gate will be transferred to the latch side. No bueno. Trust us, no matter what gibberish you're being told, there is not "another way" to align with the laws of physics. These are details that are lost in the trades these days and if you'll pick this tip up from us, it'll simply provide more value to you and your clients -your 2 year no sag warranty will be rock solid, hell make it 5 years if you orient your braces correctly. You're a top notch fellow with a "level" head on your shoulders -keep up the good work!

You are correct. Angles are facing the wrong directions. Angles go up from hinges to high point in gate opening never going over 45 degrees. Puts weight on hinges and not on gate latch.

Assuming board on board side is outward facing, the hinges are installed on the inside and on the 2x4 itself.

@@louie1487 OK, thanks. I did that and it worked. However, what latches can you recommend that allows one to open gate from outside?

Steel post

Thank you !

Yes I offer 3 year warranty on all gates if there are any sagging or failing issues. I have has to come back to 1 job and it was to install another new post in which we originally used the prior post

Absolutely!!

Yes it’s the everlast kit

Jr. was tired. It was close to lunch time and his attention to detail suffered due to low blood sugar.

True story !!

They look like wpao brackets

This was my first attempt at a video .lol thank you for your input !!

You can absolutely do that . And the tool Belts tend to get in my way so I don’t use them

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Ivan I use a coil fencing nailer . They are light weight and shoot the nails I like to use which are 1 7/8 galvanized rim shanked nails

@@derekhelms825 Your picket nails are the same lenght? What lenght you give the post from ground up, and horizontal 2×4's??

Ivan the nails are 1 7/8 or 1 3/4 rim galvanized steel rim shanked nails . The post are 6 ft from ground to top which will later be cut to about 5 6” or the height of the top 2x4x8 rail

Do you have a brand and model of nailer you can recommend?

Make sure your 3 post are within 8 feet of each other so you can use a 2x4x8 if you want a wider gate use a 10 footer as yes it is so your hinges have more then one post for support . I always recommend starting on your gate section then the left or Right side rather then gong left to right

It was a dull blade at a bad angle but your correct too . Or we can agree to disagree lol jk . Ty for your input and advice !!

They are 8 ft galvanized steel post set 2 1/2 feet into the ground with 60-80 lbs of cement

Lol , this was my first attempt at making a video and idk what my cameraman was doing lmao!

Haha my bad lmao! Thanks for watching the vid bud!

The gap is where the gate opens and closes. There will be another pocket placed on top once it is done to cover the gap . I only showed how to make the gate for times sake

Every time the gate closes there is lateral force applied to the post on the latch side. By adding an additional post you are able to spread the impact among two post. This helps insure you have a gate post that wont weaken its connection with the ground/concrete over time.

Well put Patrick !

I keep the 3 post within 8 feet of each other so I can use a single 2x4x8 this gate was 40 in wide. If you want a wider gate you can use a 10 footer

10 for fences for residential are not code . Only for business 8 ft is highest we can go in Texas and that is a great video idea!

Yes. But typically you would cut the gate out at about 6 ft minimum on a foot fence . You don’t want to have a full 8 ft gate swinging open bc the amount of weight.on it will definitely cause the gate to sag in the future

Well let’s just say I can still high five with both hands. But I assure you I’m fully aware when making cuts . Thank you for your input?

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10 and counting still!!!

Yes it will. I would recommend using 3 hinges though for support

@@derekhelms825 exactly what I did 😄

Most companies don’t offer warranties on gates at all in my area at least .

He passed ?

Yes I’m very bad about that lol. Don’t do like me lol

I’ll try to speak more clear next time . This was my first ever attempt at making a video

@@derekhelms825 I'm sorry..i have respect for you...going on you tube takes guts...youll get better..just breath. Every once in awhile..

I apologize I’m a naturally fast talker ( i always thought it’s bc I mixed with Korean lol) and I tend to get excited about my work and it causes me to rush my words a bit