How to Build a Garden Gate | Easy Step by Step Guide

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In this video i will be showing you how to build a garden gate. I will explain how to make a strong half lap joint and how to correctly cross brace a gate We will also be looking at hinge and latch installation. If you like the content leave a like and please subscribe for more content like this as I've got a lot more to come and there will be something that will help you out.
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@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Now the better weather is finally here we can get outside and do jobs like this. What else do you want to see?

@JJherne Ай бұрын

You in my back garden sorting out my summer house 🤣. Nice work on the gate, well explained about which side to run the cross braces from 👍.

@patburke5740 Ай бұрын

Outside timber structures like pergolas, how to close in a side entrance with timber with a perspex roof.

@michaellord2844 Ай бұрын

Great video as always. I guess outdoor jobs at this time of year would be reseal decking (proper way) and also fence post replacement due to weather or general decay.

@GameboyAA Ай бұрын

Maybe installing lighting in your shed I really don’t know how to do that

@dannymccann Ай бұрын

@@michaellord2844 Great shout, I've got rotting timber posts which I desperately want to replace with new ones but not confident to take the plunge! Would also be good if you could demonstrate how to cut fence panels and make good for smaller gaps

@THDSCornwall Ай бұрын

A good tip to remember for anyone making their own gate, when drilling through to fit the latch, clamp a scrap piece of wood on the other side so you don’t get any blow out or splintering!

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

👍

@leestockton9367 26 күн бұрын

Or look for the pilot hole appearing and then drill back from the opposite side

@bertbox69 Күн бұрын

Will refer to this for a bespoke size gate project soon. Since watching this channel I've completed a few jobs with the clear steps and info, not a load of mumbled vague instructions like some.

@wp-my2rc 22 күн бұрын

i am a carpenter by trade been one for the last 40 years very impressed with your work and the way you put it across. video work is top notch also. well done and keep the videos coming ✌

@TheDIYGuy1 19 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@NealAndrews Ай бұрын

I don't need to build a gate, but really good vid and tutorial, I learnt a lot, thank you 👍

@andrewgibbs7279 6 күн бұрын

Nice 👌 Really informative and concise, thanks for the upload 👍

@Ste2023 13 күн бұрын

That is a nice door ..very neat workmanship 💪

@TheDIYGuy1 13 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@snappyfish 11 күн бұрын

Watch regardless of project I need help with. Excellent videos and always skills to take away. Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 10 күн бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@semilife Ай бұрын

Beautifully explained and demonstrated from an expert in wood working. So clear and to the point, no fluff nothing you dont need and well paced and detailed.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@abdoaiman Ай бұрын

What a beautiful clean job.. Many thanks & keep it up mate

@leestockton9367 26 күн бұрын

That bracing information is brilliant, never knew that! One thing I would say; if you haven't a spare bit of timber to clamp to prevent the blow out of wood when drilling through, is to watch for the pilot part of the bit coming through and then to stop drilling that side and locate the pilot hole on the other and drill back. It gives a neater finish and doesn't leave untreated wood exposed (even though the latch will cover it, it's still exposed untreated), but I'm super particular (or picky!)

@Baggy2482 9 күн бұрын

Just finished building my new fence. Something ive never done before . Managed to do a good job thanks to youtube videos like this. Really like this gate but more more to point my wife loves it. So this will hopefully finish it off perfectly. Wish me luck, ive never done a half lap join lol

@TheDIYGuy1 9 күн бұрын

Good luck, you can do it

@darrenmackenzie1892 Ай бұрын

Great video for this summer!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@marysiausa4688 Ай бұрын

Perfect! You're so talented!

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@avtarchana609 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the great insight into the art of gate making 👍🙏

@TheDIYGuy1 14 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@irons25 Ай бұрын

Perfect timing mate, i need a new gate and youve just inspired me. Thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Brilliant

@satnamboll Ай бұрын

Cracking video. I've been umming and ahhing a side gate replacement as well, but I will build it. Now the decking is a great idea, many thanks for sharing.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Best of luck!

@andymerrett Ай бұрын

The last gate we had (fitted by previous occupants) was decking but for various reasons it finally gave up. Had a new one fitted as tongue-and-groove and (as it's on a busy path) bolts as well (though they are super easy to fit if required).

@Motivos77 16 күн бұрын

Great video, Beautiful fence. Thanks for this, i'm going to give it a try.

@richardpender2428 24 күн бұрын

Brilliant vid. Am planning on putting in a small garden gate during the summer and this is most helpful. Especially the brace section. You my friend have earned a new subscriber.

@michaelsharpin3369 Ай бұрын

Love that gate fantastic video it gives me the confidence to make a gate like that, keep the videos coming I really enjoy them.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Brilliant thanks

@Morbidia Ай бұрын

Magnificent perfect fitting i bet when you turn the handle and everything works its such a great feeling. I love your diy channel its so fascinating.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@jent1437 Ай бұрын

This is exactly what I needed to see, my gate flew off a few weeks ago and I’m wanting to make one exactly like this, great video, thanks!!

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@craigbuckley4832 Ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video, I've learned alot, many thanks 💯👍👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@macbook9084 Ай бұрын

Another great, professional job Well done sir!

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@brianfarrelly7151 Ай бұрын

Need to make an external door for an old stone cabin and will use your video as a guide. Thanks.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Have fun!

@Ramblingpete Ай бұрын

Great teacher thank nice big hinges 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thank you too

@stevewilliams6191 Ай бұрын

Excellent video. That gate looks really solid. Going to need to replace mine sometime soon, so great timing! Thanks 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@n54ll64 Ай бұрын

That's a solid gate 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

You bet it is 😊

@kenhitchcock4075 Ай бұрын

Amazing video again, nice and simple. Will have to give it a go when I'm ready to get the gate up at home.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Go for it!

@adamstone4905 Ай бұрын

As a fence and gate contractor, I can confirm, this is the perfect on site gate! We mortise and tenon our stiles in our workshop. We have had to use the half lap on site many times and never fails. Feather edge and tgv eliminates gapping. However decking boards do look good if you’re not after 100% privacy. Good work and keep up the good work!

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the comment 👍

@graveyard-shift 28 күн бұрын

I need a new gate and this video is amazing so much info on how to do it....think i might have to become a new member....great diy videos with great advice. Cheers

@TheDIYGuy1 28 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot and I’m glad you like the videos 🤗

@TheAntD 15 күн бұрын

Great end result and brilliant explanation!This has encouraged me to make my own gate. I just need to get everything together now and get the job done.

@TheDIYGuy1 15 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Go for it

@christycullen2585 Ай бұрын

Great Job and video as usual Cheers

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@1701_FyldeFlyer Ай бұрын

Nicely timed vid as i need to make a new side gate! Cheers!

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Nice one!

@VINSCOT5 Ай бұрын

Like alaways another SUPERB video.👏👏👏

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks again!

@Johnjoization Ай бұрын

Excellent video, clear instructions and great tips. I will use to make my own side gate - cheers 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@etienneE Ай бұрын

Great vid, need to build one in a few weeks. Had a few ideas how to, but will go with yours. Would love to see some exterior wood panelling. How to make your own using narrow boards.

@saarlann 6 күн бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the guide.

@TheDIYGuy1 6 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@cuebj Ай бұрын

Worth putting a cap on the top end grain. I use dowels to set it in place rather than screwing through from the top of the cap. Drip channel a useful groove in the under surface of the cap

@bertbox69 Күн бұрын

Even better, industrial adhesive like OB1 waterproof and strong

@patburke5740 Ай бұрын

Great video. Your channel has come on so well.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@vman2kay Ай бұрын

Nice gate. Would be nice to see one with a lock done well. I suppose that's why the stop would be put on the front so people can't lift the lock from the other side if it was a locking gate. Always excited to see more videos, keep it up.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot and good idea

@L2succeednow Ай бұрын

It's such a pleasure watching your videos. They are easy to understand and make me want to make a gate, even though I din't need one. Lol

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@Bananaskin101 Ай бұрын

Awesome tutorial 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

@taiwaneil Ай бұрын

Very well explained.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@DjGiluk Ай бұрын

Great job 👍🏻👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks as always!

@robertd-dh8qm Ай бұрын

another good video. enjoying them 👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@cookiemonster2299 Ай бұрын

Perfect thanks 👍❤️🇬🇧

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@jasonmart1081 Ай бұрын

A few things...I would have fitted a centre hinge for that amount of weight and it would minimise any deflection/sag over time; I would have equalled up the space at each side of the gate when fitting it; Either drilled from both sides when fitted the latch (or used a backing board) to prevent spelching; Coated /treated panelling before fitting.

@sjfarrell2.03 Ай бұрын

Nice. I need to make a new side gate for my place. I will be putting a lock on it as well.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Go for it! 👍

@clemmcguinness1087 11 күн бұрын

Excellent video thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 11 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@alanbacon62 Ай бұрын

Brilliant video, just a week too late for me. Will follow this next time. Keep the videos coming.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@AccountantDoesDIY Ай бұрын

Well that was pleasing to watch - literally exactly the same way I had a stab at doing our front driveway pedestrian gate last year :-) One thing I did debate with myself was whether to have both braces going all way to the hinge side or whether to have the top brace end half way across the middle horizontal brace and then the bottom brace start at that middle point of the middle horizontal brace and continue down to the bottom hinge. I guess either way works. Aesthetically you’d end up with just one long diagonal from top to bottom using my alternative way which might be preferable to some.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

👍👍

@originalMrRunninz Ай бұрын

No lie.. my garden gate is about 5 years past it's best before !! Great timing ❤❤❤

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Brilliant 😊

@cprog Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@karma3101 Ай бұрын

Great video. I'll copy this design to make a replacement door for my shed.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

👍fantastic

@karenreynolds8903 Ай бұрын

Good job. going tonuse video to make outside door...thanks

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Most welcome 😊

@kiriladamski387 17 күн бұрын

Thanks

@ImranKhan-dr8bb Ай бұрын

Damn good video, and at the exact time I was looking to find out how to do this particular thing.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

👍 I’ve got you

@paulhad69 27 күн бұрын

Excellent, next project sorted. One question: would this method work for a workshop door? Keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Dalbayob69 Ай бұрын

Since you already use Gorilla glue, have you used their epoxy glue(expanding one). Ever since I came across it I never use anything else. Brilliant for fixing creeks in stairs. Pulled carpet off. Put glue bottle in hot water to make it run better, used blunt tip syringe and squeezed the glue in every crack on stairs. Left to cure overnight and no more creeks. Happy days.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

I’ve never used it but will have to give it a go

@Smithb83 Ай бұрын

Another excellent video Cam! I like to use black exterior tite screws outside (so they won't rust but are much cheaper than stainless steel screws). I think the other name for that treatment is jappaned screws) thanks 🎉

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

👍 thanks

@davidzicho8174 28 күн бұрын

great video. Very good tips. Could you include the part number for the Dewalt anchor colts?

@sebbiechu 23 күн бұрын

I added an extra lock on mine and as you said doesn't budge :)

@MrMJB 10 күн бұрын

Fantastic video, ive subscribed👍🏻 I was going to mention about a door stop, but you beat me to it at the end 👌🏻 The timber that was attached to the garage could be an L shape, giving you a built in door stop and a nice clean look from the front👍🏻

@TheDIYGuy1 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the sub! And the thoughts on door stop 😊

@lesthiele4921 Ай бұрын

That is a grezt looking gate, the oak stain is a good colour for this type of gate, with some of your next few videos, what about tool care and some boxing/concrete work just to name two, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks. Good suggestions 👍

@richard_in_rayleigh Ай бұрын

I'm hoping to see some more work on the house. Maybe kitchen or bathroom installs. Appreciate cost wise that may be some way off yet. x

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Oh your in for a treat VERY VERY soon! 😊

@Pete.Ty1 Ай бұрын

👍👍👍. Thank you

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thank you too

@Andy-no1gc Ай бұрын

great job, the garden door is always there, so the workmanship should be correct

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

🙌 thanks

@keitho77 Ай бұрын

Excellent instructional video Are there wedge type latches available, to prevent the gate rattling when it is windy?

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@andybrace4983 Ай бұрын

Lovely old job

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

🙌 cheers

@leebutler3178 Ай бұрын

Cheers mate, great vid as usual :) I need to make a pair of gates for the driveway- what's the best way to have them meet in the middle? I'm thinking the construction would be the same as the side entry gate but making a left and a right? Just not sure how they will stay closed...Cheers mate for any advice you can give :)

@porfess5063 Ай бұрын

I like the content you place YT and am a subscriber. Very useful. However, it would be handy if you could spend some time on fixing issues we may encounter as in this video if the original gate frame is not square and requires adjusting. As expected, you got it right first time. Unfortunately, us part timers will probably need to make an adjustment :-)

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks for being a subscriber and thanks for the useful constructive feedback 👍

@garranstvall1442 Ай бұрын

Hi Cameron, thanks for the video, great content as always! Just a quick question. I’m looking to make a gate myself this summer however not sure on how to avoid ripping down cladding pieces so the gate looks uniform. Is it just a case of measuring the opening and dividing that space by the width of the cladding, less the 10mm gaps at each end. Or am I missing something. Sorry if that’s a silly question… I’ve never made a gate before 😫 Really enjoy your vids.. looking forward to this years content 👍🏾👍🏾

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Hi, your welcome and thanks for the comment. Once you’ve chosen your cladding you can build your frame and set out your cladding either by diving as you suggested or simply ‘dry fitting your cladding to visually set it out’. Whatever works for you 👍

@chrishollingsworth1980 Күн бұрын

Surely using deck board would cause the gate to swell up in the wet weather and shrink in the sunshine,at least with feather edge board it can move more freely and not cause a problem

@Rainkingbritt Ай бұрын

This is great - thinking about making one. Just concerned about the expansion/contraction of the decking board face over time. Does anyone know if this is gonna be a problem. I know if decking boards are laid flat they need about a 4mm gap between boards.

@LeroyBrown84 17 күн бұрын

You could even add something like 400 mm of clearance between the fence planks. When your hinges are strong enough, you then use the fence planks on both sides. You should use a wider plank on the sides at the back. There is a Dutch saying called 'Meten Is Weten' which means 'Measuring is knowing'. I once purchased a metal frame myself, so I actually have no right to speak. 😅

@sophiebryant9446 Ай бұрын

Adding a cap to the top of the gate to cover the exposed end grain might help prevent rot.

@mugban6836 Ай бұрын

Spot on, as usual! What mitre saw are you using?

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

It’s the latest evolution 36v cordless mitre saw. Thanks

@gregcressey1791 Ай бұрын

Quick 2 sec pointer pre drill screw holes it also helps prevent splitting

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Yeah you could pilot hole if you prefer.

@shayanchaudhary8613 Ай бұрын

What stain brand did you use please?

@brianthorne8609 28 күн бұрын

Lovely looking gate, but i bet its heavy with those decking boards as cladding.

@curiousjoe395 Ай бұрын

My current gate, similar to yours is at the side of the house and is a wind tunnel, most of the times! My gate opens towards me and I then have to pull against the wind. It them slams shut with the force of the wind. Can I use a spring or something else to soften the close please?

@dugbert9 Ай бұрын

cool vid. what screws do you recommend for outside?

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

I use spectre screws from toolstation these days 👍

@Bacrenfencing Ай бұрын

If using black ironmongery, use black Exterior-tite screws from screwfix. Using gold screws with black hinges looks horrendous and unprofessional.

@thomfont8594 17 сағат бұрын

true words. I converted them into german ;)

@TheDIYGuy1 15 сағат бұрын

👌

@curiousjoe395 Ай бұрын

I've done a similar gate (without the half-butt joints) but featheredge. I like yours! Would the decking boards make it too heavy or is this robust enough to not sag with that weight?

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

This will never sag! The cross braces won’t allow it to.

@christhrelfall80 24 күн бұрын

My next project is a garden gate so great timing 😂

@dannymccann Ай бұрын

At some point my rear garage door (which is essentially a garden gate in a brick hole!) needs redoing so if i don't opt for a UPVC job this video may well come in handy

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

🙌

@Gerry2210 Ай бұрын

Great video, any tips on how to attach the timber to the house, when the house has been wrapped in this 4inch insulation.

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

What insulation is it? Thanks

@Gerry2210 Ай бұрын

@@TheDIYGuy1 It's very popular here in Ireland, like a 4inch thick aeroboard, very light, 4 foot by 4 foot sections which are attached to the walls with a sort of glue and fasteners and finally rendered over.

@Gerry2210 Ай бұрын

Polystyrene, I think.

@Oli_Hudson Ай бұрын

Use some very long concrete screws?

@danodonovan Ай бұрын

@@Gerry2210 My house is similar. Also in Ireland, ICF construction was used. I drilled a small hole first and to measure depth of render and insulation. Then I found 10mm rawl plugs around 50-60mm longer to reach into the concrete behind the insulation. Drilled with a long 10mm bit, then used screws which were a bit longer again to go through the gate post and into the rawl plugs. I used 3 I think. The gate is still hanging after 17 years. Its a similar sized wooden gate but probably a bit lighter than this example as I used thinner cladding

@shanewarnes7339 Ай бұрын

She doesn't love you any more. But I still do. Great video man.. was in Beccles last week that near you ? Cheers man

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Haha thanks. Not too far, about 30 mins up the road 👍

@mckeon1960 24 күн бұрын

What kind of screws please and what kind of wood. Thank you

@christianhodkinson2901 Ай бұрын

Really helpful video. Not sure if I’ve missed something but if your gate frame is 100mm shorter than the wall mounted posts and you then overlap the cladding 50mm top and bottom, wouldn’t this mean the bottom of the cladding would touch the floor?

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

The posts are sitting above ground so as to avoid damp and rot. Thanks

@101projects2 Ай бұрын

Good job 👍Someone had some wood left over from the workshop build 😅

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

😂 thanks

@glossopuk Ай бұрын

Could you use this same process for building a shed door?

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

With a few small adaptations, sure

@roydodd4694 22 күн бұрын

❤❤it😊😊

@TheDIYGuy1 19 күн бұрын

😊👍

@pspr33 Күн бұрын

Goes to show what can be achieved quite easily when you have the right tools.. not so easy if you only have manual tools. Not impossible, just takes a lot more time and effort.

@TheDIYGuy1 15 сағат бұрын

Absolutely 👍

@alfiefurzer112 Ай бұрын

Where did you get the decking boards/cladding from? Can only find your wider conventional decking boards

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

B&Q these ones

@alec1113 Ай бұрын

Great video , you must have lived in the usa for a while, "Alley "= pathway or passageway , also pronunciation of the word "Duty " 😊 .

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Thanks. Actually I haven’t lived there 😊

@andymerrett Ай бұрын

Alley is frequently used in Britain, or at least in some areas/dialects.

@TheAntD 10 күн бұрын

Hi.What is the size of the cladding? I intend to use 4 x 2's for the frame and bracing and is considering 4 x 1 for the cladding,but cannot seem to find suitable timber in this size.Any ideas?

@TheDIYGuy1 10 күн бұрын

Hi, I can’t remember the size of the cladding but I think it’s 95 x 20mm. The cladding is deck boards from b&q.

@snacklofter Ай бұрын

👍👍

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

👍👍

@gordonburns8731 Ай бұрын

Have you ensured that the post is clear of the ground, to avoid wet rot?

@TheDIYGuy1 Ай бұрын

Yes 👍

@paulf2898 7 күн бұрын

I think you should have fitted a door stop,it stops any prying eyes from seeing what's behind the gate,same as not having too large a gap at the bottom of the door