Does your gate have to match your fence?

Gates should match the main fencing material, so choose both your fencing and gates at the same time. Most fencing contractors will have gates that match your main fencing material.

How do I convert fence panels to Gates?

How to Make a Gate Out of a Fence Panel

1. Step 1: Measure the width of your gate. First, take the measurements of the gate opening.
2. Step 2: Optional, Cut the fence according to the size.
3. Step 3: Attach brackets to make the gate stronger.
4. Step 4: Attach hinges to the gate and fence.
5. Step 5: Attach a latch to finish up the gate.

How much space should be between fence and gate?

The typical gate opening is 36 inches. Add to this a 1 1/2 inch (3/4 inch each) combined gap for gate hinges and the gate latch, and you will have a total distance of 37 1/2 inch between your gate posts. This measurement is intended for self-closing hinges.

How do you close a gap between fence and gate?

If you don’t care about how it looks, a piece of plywood or other rigid material mounted to the gate would bridge the gap. You could attach it to the vertical part of the gate using a variety of types of u-bolts/brackets. Otherwise the easiest thing is to replace the gate with a wider one.

How big are the gates on my fence?

There is a gate here to match or compliment most of our fence panels. The traditional gates are 3′ (915mm) wide and available in a variety of heights to suit your needs. The smooth finished, continental gates are 1m (approx 3′ 3″) wide.

What kind of gates do I need for my front garden?

We have smaller fence gates available, such as our picket options, perfect for front gardens and driveways, as well as larger side gates, which offer extra security and privacy. Plus, many of our wooden gates are pressure treated too; they’re guaranteed for an impressive 15 years against both rot and fungal decay.

Why do you need a wooden fence gate?

Therefore, though initially more expensive, pressure treated wooden garden gates save you time and money in the long run. Our fence gates have been designed so that they match our fence panels, with the aim of creating seamless, attractive garden boundaries.

Why are Picket Fences used in front gardens?

Our fence gates have been designed so that they match our fence panels, with the aim of creating seamless, attractive garden boundaries. In particular, our picket fence gates prove to be extremely popular, especially for front gardens.