Great video. Thorough and covered all the steps for a novice DYI homeowner to build a gate. Really appreciated the physics white board explanation about how to mount the crossbeams to the gate to keep it from sagging. Thank you!
Just started my handyman business and i came here for a refresher on the direction of the gate supports. Great Video! i love the bit on the end telling people that they can work for themselves. too many people are stuck getting yelled at by a boss every day when you can support yourself just fine helping people out!
Thanks, followed your video and built a new gate today using your instruction. This video really helped me out with making a much better gate than I did many years ago, it was sagging bad and planks pulling out. The new gate looks amazing and it's square and level, I spaced my planks using a 1x6 on its edge and it worked out exact with no trimming needed.
I just want to say thank you for the step by step guide. The gate took us about 3 hours to complete and it came out better than expected. Thank you very much
this is the best gate video I’ve ever seen shows the correct way to build a gate then proceeds to build it the wrong way this is awesome not confusing to people who actually need it but hey whatever man
Great video. First time I have watched one of your videos. I just replaced the gate post on an ancient rental house I have and built a Z gate to replace the rotten gate. I have done many of these removals. If you have a simple less time and labor intensive method then I would love to see a video.
I just looked at your diagonal beam while you were placing the outer wood is your diagonal frame pointed in the wrong direction isnt the bottom to be on the hing side? For your cross beam
That was the first thing that caught my eye. The primary reason wood gates sag is that most people, for some reason, point the diagional incorrectly as you noted in this video. Wood will only compress a tiny bit so the diagonal should be braced against an "unmoveable" hinge. This way the screws that hold the gate together do not have to hold ALL of the force of gravity, most of that is vectored to the diagonal 2x and then to the hinge. The hinge screws are not under excessive stress since they are screwed into a thick 4x4 and they are excellent at resisting shear forces of the hinge. As an additional note, if the diagonal is installed like the video shows all of the force of gravity is transferred through the screws and over time outdoors the wood will "change" and the screws will get loose and the gate will then sag.
I appreciate you taking the time to do this. I built Gates before but I just figured it out as I went. The one thing that I did not know and I do appreciate it deeply. The diagonal board should be on the hinge side. Makes total sense now that I think about it. I am currently rebuilding my fence and I definitely needed a new gate I was going to just hang a chain link gate. Until I seen how much they cost...... Thanks again for taking your time and given us these tips
hanging 3 gates in the am to finish a job .... 240 feet of shaowbox and my helper was MIA and left me to do it all by myself.... i used to have a fence company but that was almost 20 years ago and every inch of this fence made me feel every minute of my 50 years 🤣 thanks for the refresher - i'd forgotten all the lil bits ...u are a good builder,teacher, film maker ect ... ty
Many GREAT gate videos out there but this is clearly the best. Many show this same type of T-hinge, functional yet so beautiful it can be installed on the front "nice" side, for all the world to see. The latch is even better. Despite my best efforts, the latch string on my old gate always got caught on something and didn't work half the time. I am attempting to build a new 4-foot wide gate. If it starts to sag, I'll add a third hinge and maybe even a turnbuckle. Thanks Handyman Startup!!!! P.S. Hey folks, yes the bottom of the brace should go to the bottom of the hinge side. But as he said, he inadvertently used the other side. It's still a superb video. Now we can all build one, no?
Hey, did you get the diagnol brace on the wrong side of the actuall install? I see you were talking about bottom being on the hindge, but then on the install you got it on the oposite side.
Greetings sir so amazing ur talent is a gift fm God. I am just impressed of how u r doing it and thanks for sharing ur talent and i hope i can do it also in my house when i have complete tools like what i see in yours. Tc God bless.
Will this method work for a 5 foot wide gate, or is 5' too wide and likely to sag? I am replacing a gate, and there are 64" between the fence posts. I was thinking of trying a caster for support. Thanks for this video - I am not handy yet using your instructions I was able to build two narrower gates that are light and work great.
I built this gate to replace mine. However, my old gate opens inward, not outward. My yard slopes down, and I would really screw up the bottom of the gate cutting it too high! How can I still use this? Turn hinges on inside of fence??
Quick question: Why is your cross brace not set up the way you taught earlier in the video that it should be? Or am I reading something wrong? On your whiteboard you say it needs to be on the latch side at the top, but in your build it is on the hinge side.
Very well explained. Then I noticed you put that support piece from top of hinge side to bottom of latch side? That just needs to be reversed so you get the compression. Thank you
Great video! I'll be using it when I replace my gate! Appreciate the details! Question about the latch - don't you want that on the inside/backyard side of the gate so you can put a master/padlock through it? I thought we'd want the locking mechanism on the inside yeah? Idk maybe I'm missing something
Great video. I thought your video would include the 4x4s dug in as well. I have two questions for you or anyone else who wants to chime in. 1. If I need to install the 4x4s, how deep should I go into the ground? 2. If I am connecting to an existing 4x4 (the neighbors fence), would you recommend connecting to it? Bonus question: If my gate will be touching my brick house, would I need a 4x4 next to it? Any ideas?
You want to install the 4x4s below your frost line to avoid shifting. I wouldn't connect to the neighbors fence, they could change their mind, move, etc. Also, for the gate against the house, I'd install a 4x4 next to the house so the gate can swing onto an attached latch
Use redwood. It resists moisture damage and isn't packed with nasty chemicals. Pressure treated lumber is usually only worthwhile when your wood has contact with the ground or foundation of a house.
I cant believe I just came across this video, uploaded on the exact day that I needed to see it! I am literally just about to order my gates after having completed my fencing and patio, but every gate I see always has the nice side facing outwards and the ugly side with all the bracing on it facing inwards with the hinges fasted to the bracing. I always hated that because why would anyone want to look at the ugly side?! I want to see the nice side when I am sat in my garden, so I have been trying to find out if it's ok to fasten the gate the opposite way round and put the hinges on the nice side. I didn't see any reason why not, and now after seeing this video I am going to do it! :)
@@MoneyManHolmes too late now. I just installed them this week :) I'm not too concerned though tbh because the fence isn't that high so they could get over if they wanted anyway.
so I am confused , to avoid sagging, the bottom part of the diagonal brace has to be closest to the bottom hinge and top part of the diagonal brace away from top hinge, but it seems you have it backwards (check min 8:39). which is correct? this is the best one I have seen by the way. building mine the same way
Please everyone who’s watching this follow his direction this is the only guy I’ve seen doing it right I do construction and I see these new guys using finish nails that’s not the way those lil pin nails ain’t made for weather conditions this is why your gates fall apart and never last .everyone remember to measure twice so you only cut once and always use the right material, a counter sink bit and screws are the best way 👍🏽 you killed it brotha 🔥
Why did you build the diagonal brace the opposite (i.e. the less structurally sound) way in the video, especially since you mention in the whiteboard section why NOT to do it that way?
I just looked at your diagonal beam while you were placing the outer wood is your diagonal frame pointed in the wrong direction isnt the bottom to be on the hing side? For your cross beam?
Always Leave the middle board in, Put your wood diagonal brace the opposite way than this guy did but you will have to cut out two pieces. I would recommend you put in a cable with adjustable turnbuckle in the gate and that will work the best. The cable would go from the horizontal board on the top of the gate on hinge side down to bottom horizontal board. Just look up [gate turnbuckle kit]
Just wanna know if the third measurement (distance between the fence rails) is from top of one rail to the bottom of the other, the middle of both rails, or the bottom of the top rail to the top of the bottom rail? This is my first time trying anything like this and I’m attempting to fix a gate that was done wrong twice by handymen/contractors. Please advise.
@@StayHandy thanks. It appears to me it’s center to center on the video, but I just wanted to be certain. I measured top to bottom, but I’ll correct that in the morning. I’m still in the planning stage.
Just a question, the side that is showing in the video is what we see when we approach from outside of the house, or from the inside yard of the house?
That doesn't matter. It's more important for the gate to be functional, so whichever way makes the most sense. But usually the hinges are away from the house as shown here.
One quesiton about the latch: isn't it desirable to install tte latch on the other side so that the owner can lock it? I'm assuming the smooth side is facing the street.
I’m about to start my gate here in a few minutes I am confused on one part. Not being negative but I do have a serious question. When using the hinge that you prefer you say, drop the rails 3 inches. I’m confused on that. Why would that matter?
With no experience at all I’m about to try and build a gate by myself or possibly with a friend that has some type of experience with building gates like this
Great video. Thorough and covered all the steps for a novice DYI homeowner to build a gate. Really appreciated the physics white board explanation about how to mount the crossbeams to the gate to keep it from sagging. Thank you!
I think this is the best, thorough tutorial I have watched. Thank you !
Just started my handyman business and i came here for a refresher on the direction of the gate supports. Great Video! i love the bit on the end telling people that they can work for themselves. too many people are stuck getting yelled at by a boss every day when you can support yourself just fine helping people out!
Thanks for the video. Used this as a template to build my gate last weekend. Came out great.
Thanks, followed your video and built a new gate today using your instruction. This video really helped me out with making a much better gate than I did many years ago, it was sagging bad and planks pulling out. The new gate looks amazing and it's square and level, I spaced my planks using a 1x6 on its edge and it worked out exact with no trimming needed.
This is the Best instructions on how to build a gate on CZcams!! Thank you love!!🙏🏿🥰
I just want to say thank you for the step by step guide. The gate took us about 3 hours to complete and it came out better than expected. Thank you very much
Good work!
Thank you. I built a gate 3 years ago and was never happy with it. I followed your video and rebuilt it abd it turned out great.
Thank You.
I appreciate your details and honesty in correcting yourself on building it backwards.
Very helpful.
Great Content 👍🏼
Thanks!
this is the best gate video I’ve ever seen shows the correct way to build a gate then proceeds to build it the wrong way this is awesome not confusing to people who actually need it but hey whatever man
Yes the brace is wrong
Great vid. Thank you! I appreciate your whiteboard explanation. Will help me to remember what once it stops raining so I can get to work. 😊
Awesome teacher! Thanks for taking time to explain and demo! Thanks!
Great video. First time I have watched one of your videos. I just replaced the gate post on an ancient rental house I have and built a Z gate to replace the rotten gate. I have done many of these removals. If you have a simple less time and labor intensive method then I would love to see a video.
Very helpful! I built a gate for my mom and dad in a few hours and it looks great! Now they want me to build another one for them...
Nice work!
Great video. I learned a lot and built a nice arched gate
Thank you for the step by step guide. I just put mine up and it came out great!
Great to hear!
Beautiful. Creative with the driveway straight edge and circular saw notching. Good work big D.
Thanks Sterling!
omg thank you! going to try this because you make me feel like i can do it with all the good detailed steps! Love this!
You’re welcome!
Now I can do it! Thanks.
I just looked at your diagonal beam while you were placing the outer wood is your diagonal frame pointed in the wrong direction isnt the bottom to be on the hing side? For your cross beam
Yes, that was a mistake.
That was the first thing that caught my eye. The primary reason wood gates sag is that most people, for some reason, point the diagional incorrectly as you noted in this video. Wood will only compress a tiny bit so the diagonal should be braced against an "unmoveable" hinge. This way the screws that hold the gate together do not have to hold ALL of the force of gravity, most of that is vectored to the diagonal 2x and then to the hinge. The hinge screws are not under excessive stress since they are screwed into a thick 4x4 and they are excellent at resisting shear forces of the hinge. As an additional note, if the diagonal is installed like the video shows all of the force of gravity is transferred through the screws and over time outdoors the wood will "change" and the screws will get loose and the gate will then sag.
True
Thank you for your great video.
Excellent video! Very precise, no fluff about what your dog ate 😂
excellent video. clear, concise instructions and explanations. Thanks.
You are welcome!
Really well explained and understood. Thanks for a great video!
You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment.
I noticed too. Lol
This was terrific, and thankyou for your step by step.
You’re welcome!
I appreciate you taking the time to do this. I built Gates before but I just figured it out as I went. The one thing that I did not know and I do appreciate it deeply. The diagonal board should be on the hinge side. Makes total sense now that I think about it. I am currently rebuilding my fence and I definitely needed a new gate I was going to just hang a chain link gate. Until I seen how much they cost...... Thanks again for taking your time and given us these tips
You’re welcome!
Thanks for your help❤️
Great video!!! Thank you
Nice video, thanks for sharing 🎉
Very good explanation on what others tell me "It's so easy!" Quick tips like what to measure help to give me confidence I can do this. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
hanging 3 gates in the am to finish a job .... 240 feet of shaowbox and my helper was MIA and left me to do it all by myself.... i used to have a fence company but that was almost 20 years ago and every inch of this fence made me feel every minute of my 50 years 🤣 thanks for the refresher - i'd forgotten all the lil bits ...u are a good builder,teacher, film maker ect ... ty
Glad it helped you out!
awesome!
Very helpful video good work
Excellent content! Everything was explained very well!
Glad you liked it!
Great Video!
Fantastic video! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much, i just built one for a client, and he was very happy. I just did it the opposite. Its feels really strong
Glad it helped! You mean the diagonal brace started at the bottom hinge? If so, then you did it the best way.
Very thoughtful videos , thank you
You’re welcome!
do you need to make the rails on the gate match the rails of the fence?
Very helpful, thank you!
You’re welcome!
What is the name of the latch you used. Nice job
Many GREAT gate videos out there but this is clearly the best. Many show this same type of T-hinge, functional yet so beautiful it can be installed on the front "nice" side, for all the world to see. The latch is even better. Despite my best efforts, the latch string on my old gate always got caught on something and didn't work half the time. I am attempting to build a new 4-foot wide gate. If it starts to sag, I'll add a third hinge and maybe even a turnbuckle. Thanks Handyman Startup!!!!
P.S. Hey folks, yes the bottom of the brace should go to the bottom of the hinge side. But as he said, he inadvertently used the other side. It's still a superb video. Now we can all build one, no?
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
I noticed that about the diagonal...but this is a great video at any rate.
Thank you. This is great!
You're very welcome!
Nice job in explaining compression and tension. 👍❤️🙏
Thanks 👍
The diagonal tension board was installed backwards
Thanks!! High five!
Good video Dan! I always enjoy your content
Thanks Pete! I'll keep it coming.
Hey, did you get the diagnol brace on the wrong side of the actuall install? I see you were talking about bottom being on the hindge, but then on the install you got it on the oposite side.
😊Great video
You are absolutely right when you explain the gravitational force. However, the handyman wrongfully applied the diagonal piece on the gate.
Nice!!!
Great job
Thanks!
Great Video
Thanks!
Greetings sir so amazing ur talent is a gift fm God. I am just impressed of how u r doing it and thanks for sharing ur talent and i hope i can do it also in my house when i have complete tools like what i see in yours. Tc God bless.
Thanks!
Thanks for another great video, Dan!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just had mine put up exactly like this, only took 30-40 minutes
Will this method work for a 5 foot wide gate, or is 5' too wide and likely to sag? I am replacing a gate, and there are 64" between the fence posts. I was thinking of trying a caster for support. Thanks for this video - I am not handy yet using your instructions I was able to build two narrower gates that are light and work great.
I built this gate to replace mine. However, my old gate opens inward, not outward. My yard slopes down, and I would really screw up the bottom of the gate cutting it too high! How can I still use this? Turn hinges on inside of fence??
Quick question: Why is your cross brace not set up the way you taught earlier in the video that it should be? Or am I reading something wrong? On your whiteboard you say it needs to be on the latch side at the top, but in your build it is on the hinge side.
It was a mistake on the gate. Follow the advice on the whiteboard.
I noticed this too. The cross brace should have its gravity forces compressing it to reduce sagging (high side furthest away from the hinges).
THIS WAS REALLY GODD MAN
Thanks!
That latch is exactly what I’ve been looking for. 🎉
Nice!
Thanks for the video, very easy to follow. What size lag bolt would be best to attach the gate hinges?
The bolts are usually supplied with the hinges.
Am I missing something? It looks like the hinge placement relative to the diagonal brace was different than the instructions.
I am glad I checked the comments to that you made it incorrectly to what you said. Thanks for the info, lekker gate
Yes good call!
Very well explained. Then I noticed you put that support piece from top of hinge side to bottom of latch side? That just needs to be reversed so you get the compression. Thank you
Yes, correct
Great video! I'll be using it when I replace my gate! Appreciate the details! Question about the latch - don't you want that on the inside/backyard side of the gate so you can put a master/padlock through it? I thought we'd want the locking mechanism on the inside yeah? Idk maybe I'm missing something
I rarely see people lock their gates, but either way, this is the direction to install it so the lock is on the inside.
@@StayHandy OK thanks for the tips! Appreciate the video!
Great video. I thought your video would include the 4x4s dug in as well. I have two questions for you or anyone else who wants to chime in. 1. If I need to install the 4x4s, how deep should I go into the ground? 2. If I am connecting to an existing 4x4 (the neighbors fence), would you recommend connecting to it? Bonus question: If my gate will be touching my brick house, would I need a 4x4 next to it? Any ideas?
You want to install the 4x4s below your frost line to avoid shifting. I wouldn't connect to the neighbors fence, they could change their mind, move, etc.
Also, for the gate against the house, I'd install a 4x4 next to the house so the gate can swing onto an attached latch
In most of the US, 24” deep is fine. In Canada and northern regions you need to go 36”. Not sure what you mean on the other questions.
Would using pressure treated 2X4s better or just using non pressure treated 2X4s? Thank you for the infomative video
Use redwood. It resists moisture damage and isn't packed with nasty chemicals. Pressure treated lumber is usually only worthwhile when your wood has contact with the ground or foundation of a house.
Is it your preference to use screws rather than nails on gate pickets?
For all of those diy-ers do not use a socket with an adapter, use a nut driver. Usually 3/8 or 7/16 for most 1/4 hardware.
is this the same process for two gates that open with each other?
Despite your earlier explanation, your finished gate has the diagonal piece going the wrong way!
I cant believe I just came across this video, uploaded on the exact day that I needed to see it! I am literally just about to order my gates after having completed my fencing and patio, but every gate I see always has the nice side facing outwards and the ugly side with all the bracing on it facing inwards with the hinges fasted to the bracing. I always hated that because why would anyone want to look at the ugly side?! I want to see the nice side when I am sat in my garden, so I have been trying to find out if it's ok to fasten the gate the opposite way round and put the hinges on the nice side. I didn't see any reason why not, and now after seeing this video I am going to do it! :)
Glad you found it useful!
It’s better to have the ugly side facing in so intruders cannot use the bracing to help them climb over.
@@MoneyManHolmes too late now. I just installed them this week :) I'm not too concerned though tbh because the fence isn't that high so they could get over if they wanted anyway.
if you got tree kangaroos in your area they also could get over if they wanted
so I am confused , to avoid sagging, the bottom part of the diagonal brace has to be closest to the bottom hinge
and top part of the diagonal brace away from top hinge,
but it seems you have it backwards (check min 8:39). which is correct?
this is the best one I have seen by the way. building mine the same way
From the bottom hinge up. The gate example is a mistake.
Please everyone who’s watching this follow his direction this is the only guy I’ve seen doing it right I do construction and I see these new guys using finish nails that’s not the way those lil pin nails ain’t made for weather conditions this is why your gates fall apart and never last .everyone remember to measure twice so you only cut once and always use the right material, a counter sink bit and screws are the best way 👍🏽 you killed it brotha 🔥
Awesome thanks!
Are we also suppose to place a vertical 2x4 on the opposite side of the gate ( opposite the latch side) ?
It's not necessary.
Why did you build the diagonal brace the opposite (i.e. the less structurally sound) way in the video, especially since you mention in the whiteboard section why NOT to do it that way?
Where can I get a latch like that
Would this work for a gate with a width of 84"? Thank you for the information!
7’ is pretty wide. Your best bet is to do a double gate, so you’d have 2 gates 42” wide each. Otherwise installing a wheel on one side is a good idea.
I just looked at your diagonal beam while you were placing the outer wood is your diagonal frame pointed in the wrong direction isnt the bottom to be on the hing side? For your cross beam?
Yes, the diagonal brace should start at the bottom hinge and go up and out. Sorry for the confusion.
Is there a reason a gate would open out vs in? All the ones I"ve seen open in towards the yard.
Will this method work for a 6’ gate? Fence has 3 rails, should gate have 3 or ok to just least put the middle one on the gate?
Always Leave the middle board in, Put your wood diagonal brace the opposite way than this guy did but you will have to cut out two pieces. I would recommend you put in a cable with adjustable turnbuckle in the gate and that will work the best. The cable would go from the horizontal board on the top of the gate on hinge side down to bottom horizontal board. Just look up [gate turnbuckle kit]
Just wanna know if the third measurement (distance between the fence rails) is from top of one rail to the bottom of the other, the middle of both rails, or the bottom of the top rail to the top of the bottom rail?
This is my first time trying anything like this and I’m attempting to fix a gate that was done wrong twice by handymen/contractors.
Please advise.
Center to center, Top to top, or bottom to bottom. It all works out the same. The diagrams on the video point to where I measure though.
@@StayHandy thanks. It appears to me it’s center to center on the video, but I just wanted to be certain. I measured top to bottom, but I’ll correct that in the morning. I’m still in the planning stage.
Hey,,, you put the diagonal brace in the wrong direction....!!
At the end is the diagnal in the wrong position?
Just a question, the side that is showing in the video is what we see when we approach from outside of the house, or from the inside yard of the house?
Shouldn't the hinge be in the house side?
You want the diagonal brace side to face the backyard so the more finished side faces the street.
That doesn't matter. It's more important for the gate to be functional, so whichever way makes the most sense. But usually the hinges are away from the house as shown here.
One quesiton about the latch: isn't it desirable to install tte latch on the other side so that the owner can lock it? I'm assuming the smooth side is facing the street.
Most people don't lock their gates. But you can still lock it with this design.
Great explanation of the diagonal bracing but you did it opposite. Why?
It was a mistake.
Using the smallest of the 3 measurements allows you to adjust the gate so it's level ?
So you don’t build it too wide. You want a gap so it can open and close.
My city code requires steel posts. Has anyone tried them without concrete?
You are make simple thing more difficult
From what I saw was the gate latch can only work from one side of the gate.
What if your on the other side of the gate ?
Hey the diagonal board bottom hinge side.
I’m about to start my gate here in a few minutes I am confused on one part. Not being negative but I do have a serious question. When using the hinge that you prefer you say, drop the rails 3 inches. I’m confused on that. Why would that matter?
So the top screw hits the post
I'm confused did he build in the diagonal brace the wrong way. ?
What is the name of the latch you used? Where can I find it?
I linked to it in the video description.
good explanation about the diagonal bracing , however, it was not done to the fence in the video.
You're right. Thanks for the comment though.
why did you hangup gate with the diagonal at the top hinge. Thought you said bottom... up and out...Totally confused
4 hrs is wild 8 hrs just ridiculous
With no experience at all I’m about to try and build a gate by myself or possibly with a friend that has some type of experience with building gates like this
You can do it!
Where can u buy the same kind of lock?
Home Depot or at the link in the description.