"Over doing it" today means "the way they used to build it back when". Great video, well done, awesome graphics and explanation of forces on the gate posts.
I’m planning my own fence and I’ve watched this one video over 100 times. If you have any footage of you building the fence itself, I’d love to see it. You have the most well thought out, but also well explained video on fence construction. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!
This video is exactly what DIY videos should all look like. Your procedure and methods were a great help and well thought out and presented. Thanks for posting.
As a pro you did a fantastic job and better than 90% of fence builders. Clearly you're a talented carpenter even if its out of necessity for home repairs like this fence video.
You've got a great voice...I felt like I was listening to a recorded book. I LOVE that your gates have no gap! I recently hired an idiot to build a fence and gates at my home. I will be using your tips when I rebuild 4 gates. Thank you.
thanks for this vid, and no you did not "over do it". Your precision is what makes you proud of your work and know your effort ended up with something better made than most others. I got some great info and ideas on how to build my gate from your work..so thanks!
Nice job! you’re a fence engineer looks great and I like how you thought about all the factors before hand instead of on the spot improvising. I really like how you coated the bottom of posts and the lap joints also the screw they give you for the hinges are too small i always like putting longer ones in
Thank you so much for your video. It's 6.9.23 and I'm about to start my Gate fence following all your instructions good job buddy 👍and thank you. Cheers🍻
Louis, I'm replacing a battered fence gate on the alley side of my back yard, and thought it would be nice to build a double gate to get my truck through, just in case it's needed. I've watched I don't know how many videos on double gates, and yours is the best tutorial so far. You also have a great voice for narration, no hype, just clear and straightforward. I built a gate for the side yard and made a mockup of the latch assembly, very similar to yours. It's amazing how many "oh sh*t" problems can be avoided simply by using scrap wood and making a mockup, for the DIY person who is making something for the first time.
@12thDecember Thanks for the compliments! I could not agree with you more about the value of a mockup when making something for the first time. In my experience, two types of errors have the biggest impact on project quality. Planning and execution. A mockup can eliminate planning errors. I've been thinking about making a video demonstrating methods for reducing or eliminate planning and execution errors on almost any project.
Your the man, man. Damn sure appreciate the pride. I can't always afford to do things exactly like they should be done but I hate the thought of investing time and money into something that isn't going to last. Thanks for the info and the great video.
One of the best of many DIY videos I've seen. Outstanding thought process and clearly explained. The principles you espoused and demonstrated will come in handy. Also great videography: sound & graphics! You make perfect sense to me. Thank you, Louis Storms!
This is Exactly the video I needed as I want to construct a fence and gate just like yours. The tension wires are a stroke of genius. Much thanks for a great video.
Nice job came out great, usually we leave larger gap in the middle to have room for clearance and for latch’s that you can open from either side of the fence. You do great work respect the attention to detail
The curb appeal is insane on your fence. Definitely adds value and I'm sure confidence. I too was looking at different ways of setting fence posts. Your method did cross my mind, but I think I will end up using simpson strong tie 4x4 brackets set in concrete. This way if I ever have to replace them or the future owner, they can just unscrew it, replace, screw in new one.
THANK YOU so much for the impeccable details! Knowledge is power and I have learned much from your experience which will translate into a huge time saver and minimal headaches! I did a lot of research on how to make wood posts last and my conclusion was that it won't. Wood will always shrink and expand. It is because of this that there will always be gaps for the water to go inside the concrete and and eventually cause the wood to deteriorate over time. Some techniques will slow down and minimize the deterioration but never eliminate it. I ended up using metal posts then cover it with a fake wood post with 2x4s and 2x6s. Loved the asphalt on the post bottom. Wish I had thought of that! Instead of asphalt, I used this Restore paint product which seems like it's either concrete or sand particles mixed in with paint. When dry, it looks like the post has a 20 grit sand paper surface. (if that even exists!) I'm hoping the paint and that rough surface would shield the wood from being a meal for any little critters.
Amateur? Nothing about this video gives me that impression. Your video and explanation sounds like a professor on professionally building a gate. Great job!
I have one idea, not yet tested. Tie the joint together with a triangle shaped piece of wood or metal where the diagonal meets the upright. It makes sense to me tho i have looked thru a lot of videos on this I have yet to see it. It seems to me that as one puts the screws thru the 2x4 diagonal member into the upright or cross member, over time that could wear on the 2x4 and have a tendency over time to split even with the glue. It is a point of stress where there isn't a lot of wood to put a screw thru. So tie it all together instead with a triangle that covers the joint with glue and or small screws. Great ideas and very very nice descriptive video and graphics. probably took as much or more time than the gate! THANK YOU
@Victor Johnson Thanks. I put out an update video a while back and in the description I provide a retrospective if you have not seen it. czcams.com/video/80CLM2Hndwg/video.html. Good luck with your fence!
Wow, the most impressive and informative video that I have seen on fences. This is EXACTLY how I would build my fence, if I knew how to. I also live in Houston, any chance you would take on a side project? I would hire you in a heart beat!
A great video. Well done on a magnificent looking fence. You could have used metal brackets in a concrete footing for the fence posts and then they would never deteriorate.
Very nice fence!!! High standards is okay!.. it pays off.. can you share some specs on the framing and spacing needed to do the picture frame style of fence? What type of wood and stain? Thank you!
I have ocd and I loved the video. Only 1 thing. Why did u not put the hinges on the inside. This would have made it look like any part of the fence and giving you that clean look.
I agree that it would be awesome if the hinges weren’t visible. I needed the gates to open outward from my backyard and to accomplish that with no visible hinges from the front would have required specialty hardware, similar to cabinet hardware, but super heavy duty. I just didn’t care about the hinge visibility enough to spend the time to figure it out. I may give it some more thought. It’s a fun problem to solve.
Thank you. I had the cedar for the gate frame lying around for years before I built the gate, so it was very dry. Haven't noticed it expanding or contracting at all. The pickets were all bought from HD and were wet. Used screws instead of nails in case I'd have to close the gaps later. It's been four years, and the gaps haven't become wide enough to compel me to do anything about it. Posts were also wet initially. If they have expanded or contracted, there's not been any noticeable expression.
Two simple fixes for post rot. 1 start at ground level and dome up to post ( dirt around post holds moisture). 2 a product called rot block wraps post at ground level with a tar paper material but way thicker.
"Over doing it" today means "the way they used to build it back when". Great video, well done, awesome graphics and explanation of forces on the gate posts.
One of the most methodical fencing and gate videos I've seen on CZcams. Awesome work!
I’m planning my own fence and I’ve watched this one video over 100 times. If you have any footage of you building the fence itself, I’d love to see it. You have the most well thought out, but also well explained video on fence construction. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!
This video is exactly what DIY videos should all look like. Your procedure and methods were a great help and well thought out and presented. Thanks for posting.
Thank you Sir!
As a pro you did a fantastic job and better than 90% of fence builders. Clearly you're a talented carpenter even if its out of necessity for home repairs like this fence video.
Not overdone, it's just how it's supposed to be done. Great video, thank you.
Man, you did it right as humanly possible ! details, research, and overthinking is the way to go......
You've got a great voice...I felt like I was listening to a recorded book. I LOVE that your gates have no gap! I recently hired an idiot to build a fence and gates at my home. I will be using your tips when I rebuild 4 gates. Thank you.
Your video made more sense than any others I have watched 👍 thanks
I completely agree.
Well done.
I was looking for this exact template online. It was living in my head and you my friend executed it perfectly
You sir have my subscription! Not overdone. Overdoing it is what the standard should be.
thanks for this vid, and no you did not "over do it". Your precision is what makes you proud of your work and know your effort ended up with something better made than most others.
I got some great info and ideas on how to build my gate from your work..so thanks!
Louis, always the perfectionist. Well done sir.
I like the 45* notches on the gate👌🏽
Nice job! you’re a fence engineer looks great and I like how you thought about all the factors before hand instead of on the spot improvising. I really like how you coated the bottom of posts and the lap joints also the screw they give you for the hinges are too small i always like putting longer ones in
that cable trick for the 3/16th gap was genius!
I found the best-in-one fence video eventually.
Thank you so much
Thank you so much for your video. It's 6.9.23 and I'm about to start my Gate fence following all your instructions good job buddy 👍and thank you.
Cheers🍻
I’ve been looking at my fence for a year wanting to put a double gate in , thanks for the video it sure helps
This is probably the best gate that I’ve ever seen built on CZcams. Great attention to detail.
@Sam Arias. Much appreciated.
Louis, I'm replacing a battered fence gate on the alley side of my back yard, and thought it would be nice to build a double gate to get my truck through, just in case it's needed. I've watched I don't know how many videos on double gates, and yours is the best tutorial so far. You also have a great voice for narration, no hype, just clear and straightforward.
I built a gate for the side yard and made a mockup of the latch assembly, very similar to yours. It's amazing how many "oh sh*t" problems can be avoided simply by using scrap wood and making a mockup, for the DIY person who is making something for the first time.
@12thDecember Thanks for the compliments! I could not agree with you more about the value of a mockup when making something for the first time. In my experience, two types of errors have the biggest impact on project quality. Planning and execution. A mockup can eliminate planning errors. I've been thinking about making a video demonstrating methods for reducing or eliminate planning and execution errors on almost any project.
Your the man, man. Damn sure appreciate the pride. I can't always afford to do things exactly like they should be done but I hate the thought of investing time and money into something that isn't going to last. Thanks for the info and the great video.
You have given me a standard to set when building mine this coming spring.
Your gates are fabulous sir. Good job !
This was the best video I’ve seen thus far. Great work!
Wow, thanks!
amazing video... been searching for days for one just like this... thank you!
“This is clear evidence, beyond any doubt, that I just waaay over did it” is my favorite part of the video lol
One of the best of many DIY videos I've seen. Outstanding thought process and clearly explained. The principles you espoused and demonstrated will come in handy. Also great videography: sound & graphics! You make perfect sense to me. Thank you, Louis Storms!
Wow, thanks!
Excellent video, excellent design, excellent explanation. Well done. This guy must be an engineer.
I also live in Houston! Outstanding video Brother! Peace and Love!
thank your for taking a ton of time to share your experience! best gate build I’ve seen. Paul from the MS coast.
Genuinely appreciated.
Whistle of approval
Thank you!
Well done, thank you. Great detail, with a bit of a serial killer vibe. Just the right balance!
Super great! Headed to the depot for my supplies and getting started. Thanks
I really liked your video. Very interesting and all the diagrams and digital samples. Amazing
Informative! Thanks for taking the time to share your project.
Really nice
Very helpful. Thanks 👍🏼
Good job. Very well expanded. Fence looks great 👍👍
@Carl Peek Much appreciated.
Not over done at all. It just shows that everyone else just half assed it.
Worlds most beautiful fence & Gate.
@Peter Ebenezer "Worlds most beautiful fence & Gate" :) Hyperbole but appreciated nonetheless.
The world needs more people like you.
This is Exactly the video I needed as I want to construct a fence and gate just like yours. The tension wires are a stroke of genius. Much thanks for a great video.
You are welcome!
Nice job came out great, usually we leave larger gap in the middle to have room for clearance and for latch’s that you can open from either side of the fence. You do great work respect the attention to detail
This is high praise coming from a pro. Much appreciated. I checked out your website devine-fence.com/ Wide variety of great designs.
Great video, from another carpenter.
Great job....looks amazing 👍👍
wow man!!!! this is some top level video with all the details and all pretty amazing
Well done, that was a very helpful video.
Thanks I have learnt a great deal from this video. Thanks
The curb appeal is insane on your fence. Definitely adds value and I'm sure confidence. I too was looking at different ways of setting fence posts. Your method did cross my mind, but I think I will end up using simpson strong tie 4x4 brackets set in concrete. This way if I ever have to replace them or the future owner, they can just unscrew it, replace, screw in new one.
The brackets add cost but they will be a valuable gift to yourself or a new owner when it’s time to replace the posts.
Outstanding job. Thanx for sharing.
Good job man!!! Looks great!!!
Awesome work! First video I see and I'm hooked! Great F-n for fantastic work!!
Sir you made it yourself screw everyone else scratching their head. You adapted and over came it.
I hope you are gainfully employed as an engineer somewhere!! Great video. I'm going to borrow a lot of your design for my fence rebuild.
Love your video! Great job! Voice is not annoying and let's me finish til the end! New sub here!
Very well thought out and planned.
Yeah you over did it. But it looks amazing. Great work
Good work
Pretty
THANK YOU so much for the impeccable details! Knowledge is power and I have learned much from your experience which will translate into a huge time saver and minimal headaches!
I did a lot of research on how to make wood posts last and my conclusion was that it won't. Wood will always shrink and expand. It is because of this that there will always be gaps for the water to go inside the concrete and and eventually cause the wood to deteriorate over time. Some techniques will slow down and minimize the deterioration but never eliminate it. I ended up using metal posts then cover it with a fake wood post with 2x4s and 2x6s.
Loved the asphalt on the post bottom. Wish I had thought of that! Instead of asphalt, I used this Restore paint product which seems like it's either concrete or sand particles mixed in with paint. When dry, it looks like the post has a 20 grit sand paper surface. (if that even exists!) I'm hoping the paint and that rough surface would shield the wood from being a meal for any little critters.
Thank you.
Good job man
good job, its ok you take your time to get correect
Well done ✔ your precision and workmanship is inspirational 👏
@Heather Luna. Thank you!
All I can say is good job
@7:03 you could measure the far end outside corners of your square. If both distances are the same you are squared.
Amateur? Nothing about this video gives me that impression. Your video and explanation sounds like a professor on professionally building a gate. Great job!
I have one idea, not yet tested. Tie the joint together with a triangle shaped piece of wood or metal where the diagonal meets the upright. It makes sense to me tho i have looked thru a lot of videos on this I have yet to see it. It seems to me that as one puts the screws thru the 2x4 diagonal member into the upright or cross member, over time that could wear on the 2x4 and have a tendency over time to split even with the glue. It is a point of stress where there isn't a lot of wood to put a screw thru. So tie it all together instead with a triangle that covers the joint with glue and or small screws. Great ideas and very very nice descriptive video and graphics. probably took as much or more time than the gate! THANK YOU
Louis,Great job your fence looks wonderful I'm going to try to recreate one for myself.
@Victor Johnson Thanks. I put out an update video a while back and in the description I provide a retrospective if you have not seen it. czcams.com/video/80CLM2Hndwg/video.html. Good luck with your fence!
Very impressed.
Quality vid
Researching my fence and gate project for 2020. Your info is so helpful!
I'm glad to hear this. Thanks for the feedback.
This video was awesome thank u...
Very nice
Thanks
very good video
Thanks
So good!
Thank you!
Great job!!
Way to Go in Way over Doing IT!!! Awesome Job!!!
Thanks so much!!
And also they look beautiful I need a fence like that 🤦♂️❤
Wow, what a great video! Thank you!
Yooo nice video love the way everything was explain on how the supports work Nd stuff! Thanks!!!
Great video great job very informative thank you
Very welcome
I love your gate! Wish you could help me build mine! Ugh I’m going to try my best.
Wow, the most impressive and informative video that I have seen on fences. This is EXACTLY how I would build my fence, if I knew how to. I also live in Houston, any chance you would take on a side project? I would hire you in a heart beat!
That is a great video and a awesome looking gate!! great job
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video it was a lot of help as I am just building a gate
Thank you and I'm glad to hear it helped you.
Good job dude. Very nice and great design work.
Thanks a bunch!
I want to see what Joe Everest thinks of this one. That is one hell of a fence and gate, built extremely well
Wow what a video !!! Thanks man !!!
Glad you liked it!
A great video. Well done on a magnificent looking fence. You could have used metal brackets in a concrete footing for the fence posts and then they would never deteriorate.
Thanks 👍
Very nice fence!!! High standards is okay!.. it pays off.. can you share some specs on the framing and spacing needed to do the picture frame style of fence? What type of wood and stain? Thank you!
Nice!
Hi Louis. Thanks for the detailed instructions. I finished my gates last week . Wants to share some pictures. But cannot upload here.
@Harin Keith I’d love to see your gate pics. You can email them to me at stormsdiy@gmail.com.
Love the video man, great job!
Appreciate it!
Very well done !! Holy crap
:) Thank you.
I have ocd and I loved the video. Only 1 thing. Why did u not put the hinges on the inside. This would have made it look like any part of the fence and giving you that clean look.
I agree that it would be awesome if the hinges weren’t visible. I needed the gates to open outward from my backyard and to accomplish that with no visible hinges from the front would have required specialty hardware, similar to cabinet hardware, but super heavy duty. I just didn’t care about the hinge visibility enough to spend the time to figure it out. I may give it some more thought. It’s a fun problem to solve.
Thanks a lot
Great build, thank you for recording this and showing all the steps you used. How has this fence held up after 2 years? Has there been any sagging?
There's not been any sagging. If you send me an email I'll reply with current pictures. stormsdiy@gmail.com.
Amazing job! Old school quality for sure. Quick question. How did you account for growth/shrink of the wood depending on the seasons?
Thank you. I had the cedar for the gate frame lying around for years before I built the gate, so it was very dry. Haven't noticed it expanding or contracting at all. The pickets were all bought from HD and were wet. Used screws instead of nails in case I'd have to close the gaps later. It's been four years, and the gaps haven't become wide enough to compel me to do anything about it. Posts were also wet initially. If they have expanded or contracted, there's not been any noticeable expression.
Two simple fixes for post rot. 1 start at ground level and dome up to post ( dirt around post holds moisture). 2 a product called rot block wraps post at ground level with a tar paper material but way thicker.
Hadn’t heard of #1 before. Thanks.