Rather than going straight into the house from the garage...I always take the scenic route and carry my groceries out, through the gate and around to the back door!
Hoping to build my first gate soon. Glad to see the "extra" 2x4's there because I was wondering about extra support. I don't want my gate to fail shortly after
Almost nailed it. Gate is perfect we build those exactly like that daily. The post should be 4x8 turned with longest side to run with fence line. The latch is ok but they make mutch heavier latches
I'm doing this build, and I noticed this same. I'm going to put the 8x/longer side parallel with the gate. Another question: what kind of hinges would you recommend for a 64 inch width gate, about 4.5 high? Would a strap hinge about 20 inches long work? What brand do you like?
great job, however I would think the 2nd 4x4 should be inline with the fence rather than perpendicular because the stress on the post is from the leveraged weight of the gate which is normally closed and that is the force you are trying to combat.
I use 6x6's for all gate, corner and end posts and at least 120 lbs of concrete in each. Also for that much weight i use extra large heavy duty hinges and 6" lag screws instead of the hing bolts provided because hinge failure is a common issue among gates that heavy. 4 blocks the same length ( about 12" ) in the corners of the gate to back up the lags on the doors. One more thing i also use 6" lags for the supports on the back of the door. You dont get any beafier or stronger than that and dont need all that extra wood.
Not me, I live in Dallas, Texas and only use wood pressure-treated posts. Then i treat it with anti termite, waterproofing it. Looks nicer and is more versatile. Uses less parts to connect to.
What latch are you using and what hinges looking to make this at home as contractors out here suck and how far off grounf as well as advice on double wide door for vehicles to fit in
First off this must be bullshit because no man comes in with one hand filled with grocery's! They are maxed out with bags in their teeth just so you don't have to do 2 trips
Had mine installed by a "professional" company in eastern pa, a year ago. What a joke. Sagging so bad, I'm the only one that can open it. Some fence guy🙄
The grain is the rings in the lumber. You just rotate them however you like until the grains of the 2 posts are going in opposite directions of each other. It helps balance warping between the posts instead of just letting them warp the same direction
You do use two 4x4s but you don't set them like that. You set them both on the fence line. Same with steel posts. Good job on that brace. That's how i build them. Looks good 👍
Your gate opening won't be exactly 20ft if that's all the room you have to work with. Because you need to have two posts set on each side of the gate. So depending on what posts you go with, you'll have around 19' 10" for your opening.
Who in the world parks in front of their house??? My only experience with bringing in groceries is through my backdoor, so everyone MUST have the same experiences as me????
No, it's running the right way. This way helps hold up the weight of the gate. Other way the weight of the gate is pulling away from it instead of resting on it.
I hate the cut out for the latch all that extra work and unfortunately small details like that are missed.can we see the whole gate? And did you rip two pickets on the opp side of the post to make it look like one big picket? Omg I watched it again and you have 2 foot of pickets at the bottom smh is that why you blacked out the bottom half???
Rather than going straight into the house from the garage...I always take the scenic route and carry my groceries out, through the gate and around to the back door!
Lmfaoooo
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I use the side door to my house because it has direct access to the kitchen. I have to open my fence gate to do so, what he said was valid in my case.
@@marinodejesus8024 congratulations!!!
😂😂😂😂 right!
Tom Arnold out here building gates
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Lmao 🤣 ha ha ha ha ha ha
@@censoredAmerican isn’t that antonio banderas?
@@whatcomhandyman1350 Tom.
Arnold.
That should stop the villagers from storming into your castle
I don't have two 4x4's put together but it is a 4x6 post. Hope that holds up well.
Hoping to build my first gate soon. Glad to see the "extra" 2x4's there because I was wondering about extra support. I don't want my gate to fail shortly after
We dont use wood post but we like the technique!
Awesome tips! I’m currently welding up a custom gate for the back yard out of iron
I wish you would teach fence installers in my area. My fence and my neighbor fence we're done so poorly it's ridiculous.
BOY THOSE WERE 3 HOT TIPS
Almost nailed it. Gate is perfect we build those exactly like that daily. The post should be 4x8 turned with longest side to run with fence line. The latch is ok but they make mutch heavier latches
I just wrote the same, glad to see someone else caught that.
I'm doing this build, and I noticed this same. I'm going to put the 8x/longer side parallel with the gate.
Another question: what kind of hinges would you recommend for a 64 inch width gate, about 4.5 high? Would a strap hinge about 20 inches long work? What brand do you like?
I put concrete between the two posts on the bottom and a 2x8 cedar top hat across the top. That ensure no movement between the 2 posts
great job, however I would think the 2nd 4x4 should be inline with the fence rather than perpendicular because the stress on the post is from the leveraged weight of the gate which is normally closed and that is the force you are trying to combat.
Wrong
BOOYAH! Smart.
Cut to the Chase and just use six-by-six
Booyah indeed!
I use 6x6's for all gate, corner and end posts and at least 120 lbs of concrete in each. Also for that much weight i use extra large heavy duty hinges and 6" lag screws instead of the hing bolts provided because hinge failure is a common issue among gates that heavy. 4 blocks the same length ( about 12" ) in the corners of the gate to back up the lags on the doors. One more thing i also use 6" lags for the supports on the back of the door. You dont get any beafier or stronger than that and dont need all that extra wood.
Good job
Extra strong but extra heavy....
Boo yah!! Great info
Just need that one (long) compression brace, that 2nd one is just adding unnecessary weight.
His compression brace is going to the wrong "corners". He used the "tension" corners. Compression is from tops outside to bottom hinge side.
@@daveseibert9390 ? That's how it is...the hinges are on the side furthest away from house.
POV how to spend your rich customer's budget on extra wood
You must work for a lumberyard.😊
can provide link for the door lock, been looking for one like this
@whatcomhandyman1350, did you sink both posts that are attached together? Or is the second post just on the ground and lagged to the sunk post?
That's what I was wondering
We use steel posts in North Texas.
Not me, I live in Dallas, Texas and only use wood pressure-treated posts. Then i treat it with anti termite, waterproofing it. Looks nicer and is more versatile. Uses less parts to connect to.
Great, but how to you measure and cut the brace so it fits so perfectly in the corner? I'm a newbie.
How do you overbuild a gate, right here is how
So the lockable portion of the latch is on the outside? I guess if you want to be locked in your yard, it's a good idea.
What latch are you using and what hinges looking to make this at home as contractors out here suck and how far off grounf as well as advice on double wide door for vehicles to fit in
Just use a 6×6 post.
Why not buy a 4x8 or 6x6 posts instead of lagging 2 - 4x4 posts together lol.
For cost effectiveness and for getting the cross grain action that prevents twisting
How about a 12x12 as an extra strong one?
Just plant oak trees and wait 50 years.
He emphasized the cross grain part
They probably just order and keep 4x4s in bulk and lag them together when needed. That way they just order 2x4, 4x4, and fence slats.
Construction glue pickets to frame and it won't sag
Alot of you think thus is over building the gate....go out and build one with bare minimum support and you'll be rebuilding it in 2 weeks.
Would 6x6 not be better and easier/less janky looking?
No space between the fence boards?
First off this must be bullshit because no man comes in with one hand filled with grocery's! They are maxed out with bags in their teeth just so you don't have to do 2 trips
Buy a square tube gate frame and be done.
Nice but I could build it just as strong with less material..
its strong but you can kick it off the latch
That’s too much weight. Less wood better.
He said extra strong gate, not just a regular gate
Nope! 6x6 or 8x8 for hinge side of gate. Always
How would you do the 2 4x4’s for a corner gate?
You'd probably be fine with a 4x6 for the corner if the gate latches to that post. If the gate hinges are on that corner post I'd definitely do a 6x6.
Had mine installed by a "professional" company in eastern pa, a year ago. What a joke. Sagging so bad, I'm the only one that can open it. Some fence guy🙄
Weld one up and forget the heavy wooden frame
Great. I needed a gate that would give me some privacy AND repel the hordes of Mordor
A wheel should be mandatory
Boo ya
Your x Bracing is backwards 😊
I was trying to see how to install a gate latch but only saw you fat fingers and blackout screens
2 4x4s is a great idea less chance of twisting warping
Should have used 1/4 6x6 metal post
How would you lock that gate from the backyard???
By "grains in opposite direction", do you mean that one 4 x 4 is upside down?
The grain is the rings in the lumber. You just rotate them however you like until the grains of the 2 posts are going in opposite directions of each other. It helps balance warping between the posts instead of just letting them warp the same direction
You do use two 4x4s but you don't set them like that. You set them both on the fence line. Same with steel posts. Good job on that brace. That's how i build them. Looks good 👍
I have a 20ft driveway and I need 2 10ft gates. Is this possible?
Probably need a welded metal frame to make that last!
Your gate opening won't be exactly 20ft if that's all the room you have to work with. Because you need to have two posts set on each side of the gate. So depending on what posts you go with, you'll have around 19' 10" for your opening.
Talk about overkill
Who in the world takes their groceries threw the backyard?
Who in the world parks in front of their house??? My only experience with bringing in groceries is through my backdoor, so everyone MUST have the same experiences as me????
😂
I sure hope u lived in Louisiana.
Compression 2x4 should run from the left top of your fence towards the right bottom. That way it will prevent sag in the future
No, it's running the right way. This way helps hold up the weight of the gate. Other way the weight of the gate is pulling away from it instead of resting on it.
It is correct this way, bottom hinge receives the weight of the sag.
Use metal posts. Wood will rot over the years.
Never trust a guy whose safety glass don't have a single scratch 😂 point dexter over here trying to flex and "overbuilt" gate.
On the gate the angle brace should be the other way.
No, it's good. The far end is resting on the brace instead of falling away from it.
wrong, the sag will compress this brace down to bottom hinge.
oo yea...and buy the cheapest Hinges...He never Mentioned those
I hate the cut out for the latch all that extra work and unfortunately small details like that are missed.can we see the whole gate? And did you rip two pickets on the opp side of the post to make it look like one big picket? Omg I watched it again and you have 2 foot of pickets at the bottom smh is that why you blacked out the bottom half???
"Let's make this gate super strong!" Also "Let's remove the reason to make a strong gate and make it easy to enter"
I think super strength fights sagging gates, not intruders.
Lmao that brace ain’t gonna do shit 😂
Well the fence can hold about 2,000 pounds. So…:)
Looks like a “Mr. Fence” gate minus the cross grain angle brace.
Good job
There’s no point into making the gate strong. Just going to add stupid weight
They gotta be the worst gate I seen on the Internet
Overbuilt,waste of money
Good job