As the gate will put additional stress on the adjacent posts install a 4 inch by 4 inch treated lumber post inside the vinyl post flush with the side of the post where the hardware will attach and secure with screws for stability.
Installing wood fence gate hardware.
Installing a shadowbox wood fence.
Check the requirements for your hardware.
The hardware for the gate on this fence required an additional built out piece on the latch side gate post.
1 1 4 deck screws for fence boards and for attaching fence brackets to the rails 3 deck screws f.
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When setting the gate posts plan the spacing so you can use full pickets to build your gate.
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Cut and attach the piece if needed and take it into account when measuring for the gate rails.
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The wood also gives the hardware something to grab onto.
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Feature offset screw holes help provide strength and prevent wood splitting.
Attaching the gate wood fence installation tips.
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The everbilt gate set hinges are ideal for the everbilt gate set hinges are ideal for surface applications on doors and gates.
The gate latch offers simple security for inward and outward swinging gates and doors.