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How To Build a Sag-Free Gate
Tools Required:
- Saw
- Screw Driver or Screw Gun
- Drill
- 1/8” Drill Bit
Note: Pre-Drill all screw holes with 1/8” drill bit
Key: Wood Screw (W), Pan Head Screw (P)
Step-by-Step Directions
Connect brackets to top & bottom rails:
- Put (1) Wood Screw (W) into hole closest to the outside edge.
- Put (1) Pan Head Screw (P) into each screw hole location. Use (2) Pan Head Screws (P) for each bracket to attach the top and bottom rails.
- Repeat Steps 1 & 2 on the bottom rail.
Connect side rails:
- Connect the right side rail to the right top and bottom brackets. Use (2) Pan Head Screws (P) for each bracket.
- Repeat on left side rail.
Connect hinges to left side rail:
- Attach the top hinge to the left side rail using 4 Wood Screws (W).
- Repeat on the bottom hinge.
Connect Gate to Post:
- Determine if the hinges will be on the left or right side of the gate opening and which way the gate will swing. Attach the fence boards accordingly.
- Attach top hinge to 4 x 4 post with 4 Wood Screws (W).
- Repeat on the bottom hinge.
Note: Square not required. Gate frame will automatically be squared when brackets are attached.
Homax® EasyGate® works with the following types of material:
- Western Red Cedar
- White Oak
- Black Locust
- Tropical Hardwoods
- Pressure Treated Pine
- All Types of Construction Grade Woods
- Plastic Lumber
- Silicone
- Acrylic
Silicone Acrylic