Build A Double Door Fence Gate, Sturdy and Long Lasting

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How to build a strong fence gate and minimize the chance of sagging. I show how I built a large, double door, wood fence gate and some critical tips to ensure its longevity.
Fence Build Tools and Materials:
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Impact Driver (For driving long screws) = amzn.to/3QHBumy
Drill and Nailer Battery = amzn.to/3G0G36A
3" Framing Nailer Exterior Use Nails = amzn.to/49zNCyK
2" Nails For Pickets = amzn.to/40Hh4i4
Gate Hinge Stainless Steel = amzn.to/40FL51Z
Stainless Screws for Hinge (Post Side) = amzn.to/47fiV09
Stainless Screws for Hinge (Gate Side) = amzn.to/3FY10iy
Cane Bolt (To hold gate in place at ground) = amzn.to/47y1uaP
Disclosure: The above are Amazon links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases."
If you have a large opening in your fence, it is likely you will need to construct a double door fence gate. The goal is to build the gate so it is heavy duty, however not too heavy. The weight of large fence gate doors is a primary factor leading to gate sagging over time. Using pressure treated lumber is a good choice for rot resistance however PT lumber is often heavy. In this build I use a combination to pressure treated lumber and cedar wood to create this fence gate. I also use some heavy-duty fences hinges and install some custom gate door stops. Making sure the gate doors are secure when they are hoping will really help prolong the life of a gate.
#fence gate #DIY #build

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@Runitlikeshebroke 3 ай бұрын

Great video. I just finished a 14ft gate. Advice for the herd: -Use a post that’s longer than your desired height. Cut it after. -Make your frame height about 5inches shorter than your desired overall height -Leave 1/2inch of space between frame and post on each side -Leave 1/2inch space between two gates -The lightweight cedar is the trick to not sagging. Use cedar pickets. Like this so the people see it

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and your insights.

@unappreciatedtreehouse821 4 ай бұрын

This is the most practical, simplest gate construction I've seen.

@MrKistel 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and the supportive comment.

@hacmia8708 3 ай бұрын

I was about to say this. Thank you for making this video

@jeffbrewster7475 Ай бұрын

Excellent presentation. The only thing I would add is instead of using screws to hold the gate to the posts, use galvanized or stainless steel bolts instead with a washer and nut on the other side. Over time, screws can work themselves out on heavier gates.

@MontyBird45 3 ай бұрын

Wow! This is the best DIY gate installation I've found on KZfaq. The extra angle bracing is a nice touch that's highly functional and aesthetically pleasing.

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@marinespirit10 Ай бұрын

Needed a refresher, before building my gates, & your video was exactly what l was looking for. Excellent tutorial & great build Thanks for posting 👍 & greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

@MrKistel Ай бұрын

Great to hear and thank you!

@DiyAsianGuy 3 ай бұрын

Great build ideas!

@rayreyes2490 Ай бұрын

Awesome work!!

@gusespe4458 5 ай бұрын

Wow that’s a really great build nice job Man !!!

@MrKistel 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

@cj-sp8ed 9 ай бұрын

Great job, best gate I've seen.

@MrKistel 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@MrQuack811 2 ай бұрын

Awesome job man. You do good work. That gate looks phenomenal.

@MrKistel 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

@familyfam4115 3 ай бұрын

This is the best simple, straight forward video I've seen. Man you did a great job. I have to rebuid my gate after one attempt with two men helping and the gate wasn't square or put up right. I'm going to follow your way this time so let's see how this goes

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

Thank you and keep us posted with your project results.

@user-qw8bi4gh6t Ай бұрын

Cool! A note to my acknowledge!

@matthewsharpton4786 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video thank you much! About to do one the keeping it one piece until mocked up is genius… thank you

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

Very welcome!

@raultorres3595 5 ай бұрын

Excellent work 🙏💯

@MrKistel 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 💯

@RoldanRR00 3 ай бұрын

It's simple, anyone can do this, it looks good, and it will work. Nice job.

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Thickestdickest 22 күн бұрын

Nice work buddy I tried it out on my last project and it turned out beautiful thanks

@AS-zw4lk 2 ай бұрын

awesome!

@dooo0000 Жыл бұрын

Genius, best way to make the measurements accurate. PS, backyard view is even more stunning than your craftsmanship 😮

@MrKistel Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so and thanks for the comment.

@amazinkprinting997 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful job. I love it

@MrKistel 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@stevenanderson2082 9 ай бұрын

Great Stuff, Thank you

@MrKistel 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@tylerpaul6683 12 күн бұрын

This is great! I am having to attach a a gate to close in a fence that connects to my neighbors. I was worried about how to attach directly to my brick house/garage. I like how you built the fence out a bit and then used 2 4x4s for the actual gate part. I will do the same.

@MrKistel 12 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ellobo761 5 ай бұрын

Very good video!👍

@MrKistel 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@torrelltrent7299 3 ай бұрын

Great video👌

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@masterdaveedwards 8 ай бұрын

Nice work!

@MrKistel 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Twinkie1960 Жыл бұрын

well done 👍🏼

@MrKistel Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary 👍

@jeroenroodbol3710 3 ай бұрын

Respect !

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

Much appreciated

@jimmydaring9494 Ай бұрын

Very nice

@MrKistel Ай бұрын

Thanks

@luismatos2239 11 ай бұрын

Muy bonito el proyecto Bien profesional y explicado. Eres buen instructor sigue hacia adelante y te seguiré en todos los proyectos que hadas. Muchas gracias y estoy agradecido Bendiciones hermano 👍🙏

@MrKistel 11 ай бұрын

Mucho gracias

@drumslewis8332 5 ай бұрын

Nice

@MrKistel 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@carloslfg 10 ай бұрын

hello. congratulations for the video. I live in Chile and it is very humid here. freezing winters and arid summers. Do you recommend using wood for a place like this?

@MrKistel 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I think building the frame with aluminum is a good idea if possible as the material is light yet ridged. I considered building this gate with aluminum framing but opted for wood for cost and simplicity.

@ljose007 Ай бұрын

I wished I had seen this video before I built my gate.

@MrKistel Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and I hope your project went smooth enough in any case.

@DavidKundin 28 күн бұрын

What size and length "lag type screws" are you using to make your gate frame? I could not tell from the video or your material list. Great Video - very simple but solid design! Thanks.

@MrKistel 26 күн бұрын

Thanks, I believe I used different lengths for different areas. On butt joints they were 6" and longer.

@kelmor2402 9 ай бұрын

Nicely done!! If you done mind what was the dimensions of the gate when you built it or before you installed and cut it?

@MrKistel 9 ай бұрын

The opening was about 8.5 feet wide. I believe the overall fence frame was constructed about 1 inch less then the opening width. Thanks

@bimbohlah 8 ай бұрын

The fence looks solid! How does one open from the other side?

@MrKistel 8 ай бұрын

Thank you @bimbohlah. This fence was designed to just be opened from the one side when starting from a locked position. There is a single door gate elsewhere that can be opened from either side.

@MichaelBlast 11 ай бұрын

I had to disassemble my 1st attempt at this frame style. It was out of square by almost 3/4" so I used the 12" speed square to cut the ends even taking off 1/8" now I'm about to try it again. I have one corner "perfectly" square using the 12" square. Does it help to use the speed square on each corner ? If i can get this frame reasonably square ill check the local lumber yard to see if its cheaper to get a 2x6 cedar board vs HD. HD sells them in 8' length

@MrKistel 11 ай бұрын

As long as you get it pretty close to square I would thing it would be ok for an exterior wood fence gate.

@tiffanysametz-dinelle4619 8 ай бұрын

So I understand you need to make the gate 1 inch smaller to fit in, do you need to adjust how far the hinge is from the side post or anything?

@MrKistel 8 ай бұрын

I had actually planned to make it about a half inch smaller overall but made an error not allocating for the section I cut out between the two doors. if you pre-hang the whole gate on braces first, you can fit the hinges according to the gap.

@johnnyfive-bc 3 ай бұрын

What space do you want between the two gates? What space do you want between the post and the gate (hinge side)? I am guessing they are all 1/2 inch space. But I want to double-check.

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

I think I did about 1/2 an inch for each space

@michaeldriskell7805 6 ай бұрын

Some gate ideas

@MrKistel 6 ай бұрын

I see what you did there , ha!

@dennisbisbee2204 6 ай бұрын

Do you have a list of all the hardware used, size and type of screws for each step.

@MrKistel 6 ай бұрын

Fence Build Tools and Materials: Framing Nailer = amzn.to/47dyvcN Impact Driver (For driving long screws) = amzn.to/3QHBumy Drill and Nailer Battery = amzn.to/3G0G36A 3" Framing Nailer Exterior Use Nails = amzn.to/49zNCyK 2" Nails For Pickets = amzn.to/40Hh4i4 Gate Hinge Stainless Steel = amzn.to/40FL51Z Stainless Screws for Hinge (Post Side) = amzn.to/47fiV09 Stainless Screws for Hinge (Gate Side) = amzn.to/3FY10iy Cane Bolt (To hold gate in place at ground) = amzn.to/47y1uaP Disclosure: The above are Amazon links. "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases."

@leonardobravo2960 3 ай бұрын

So let say my space is of 140 in, do I cut the top and bottom 2x4 exact or need to leave a half in for it to open correctly?

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

The frame shown in this video was made slightly smaller than the opening to allow for some space between the frame boards and posts.

@Ms_AP_ 11 ай бұрын

I saw a video once where a guy filled a balloon with concrete and made his own gate closer. He sunk an eye bolt in the top of it for a chain to slide through once it was all set. Then just add a bolt and chain to the gate. The weight of the ball closes the gate just dont make it too large.

@MrKistel 11 ай бұрын

that sounds interesting

@cardo718 10 ай бұрын

That sounds very unique.

@MarkCash313 7 ай бұрын

You happen to have a link to that video . Sounds pretty cool and I'm working on building my gate now. May be cool to add that to it

@colterellis1021 9 ай бұрын

How is it holding up?

@MrKistel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for asking and the gate is holding up perfectly.

@jamesanthony5681 25 күн бұрын

How deep was the post hole?

@MrKistel 24 күн бұрын

A few feet or more I believe.

@manuelmoore5382 Ай бұрын

The only downfall is there isn't an option to open from the otherside of the fence. The actual build is clean and fit nicely without any sag. Great job

@MrKistel Ай бұрын

Thanks, in this case the design was intended to not have an opening mechanism on the outside.

@samueladams584 11 ай бұрын

Did you use 4" screws for butt joints ?

@MrKistel 11 ай бұрын

I believe they were 6"

@samueladams584 11 ай бұрын

@@MrKistel thanks a lot.

@samueladams584 11 ай бұрын

I ended up getting HeadLOK 6 in. Structural Wood Screw (50 Pack) from HD, gonna give these a try.

@johnnyfive-bc 3 ай бұрын

What wood did you use for the gate frame? 2x4? or 2x6?

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

2x4 PT for for the perimeter frame and 2x6 cedar the cross bracing.

@johnnyfive-bc 3 ай бұрын

@@MrKistel what space between gate and posts? What space between gates?

@lisabooth1351 3 ай бұрын

would a regular PT 2x6 be too heavy@@MrKistel

@MrKistel 3 ай бұрын

If the gate is not too big and the gate post are sturdy it might be ok.

@carlosdelascuevas6140 10 ай бұрын

Looks sound

@MrKistel 10 ай бұрын

💪

@tylerpaul6683 7 күн бұрын

How tall is the gate itself? I know you said 101 inches long.

@tylerpaul6683 7 күн бұрын

And is the spacing between pickets on the gate the same as the thickness of the picket?

@MrKistel 5 күн бұрын

The pickets were 6 feet I believe

@eaglebirdiepar 2 ай бұрын

How many inches was that lag screw?

@MrKistel 2 ай бұрын

I believe the lag screws are featured in the video description area. I may have used a few different sizes.

@JeffHopewell Ай бұрын

@@MrKistel Sadly this is not the case. I was looking for the same information to join the two 4x4 posts together

@robertchoutka3191 3 күн бұрын

HINT: Installing a "D" handle on top of the sliding gate lock would make it easier to move back and forth.

@MrKistel 2 күн бұрын

good tip

@MichaelBlast 11 ай бұрын

Oh well, I can't even get the cross measurements close to even. I end up with 126" and 125 1/2"

@MrKistel 11 ай бұрын

That might be close enough for an outside wooden gate. If you want it closer you may be able rack the frame once you have one screw in each joint. Once it is forced more square you can brace it off to hold the square shape and add remaining fasteners.

@MichaelBlast 10 ай бұрын

@@MrKistel I removed the screws and used clamps to measure and was able to get it to 125 and 3/4" on each X side measure. I then used 2x4's to hold it in place on the corners to prevent it from shifting out of square then installed 6" screws. Now I'm about to do the inner 2x4's. I think my main concern having little experience was how far out of square is acceptable for a fence. Here I am trying to get it perfect. What a challenge. Thanks.

@HanyunGong 2 ай бұрын

Curious on why build a double door fence gate instead of a single door gate ?

@HanyunGong 2 ай бұрын

So you don't need to add the supporting post in the middle

@MrKistel Ай бұрын

If you need a large opening overall only one door would be a tremendous load the hinge side. Making two smaller doors spreads the load over both mounting post.

@HanyunGong Ай бұрын

@@MrKistel what would be your recommended maximum width limit for a single fence gate ?

@Doctor26yt 7 ай бұрын

Butt joints are sure to sag. Use lap joints going forward

@MrKistel 7 ай бұрын

The framing wood was fresh pressure treated lumber and it was still wet. Since the wood will shrink as it dries I feel the butt joint, with adequate hardware and additional bracing, should suffice. I don't think the shrinking possibility of the wet treated lumber is ideal for lap joints.