Here is how to build a deck gate in eight easy steps.
Pressure treated wooden deck gate.
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Pressure treated gates say goodbye to guesswork.
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Usually the most time consuming section of a fence build is constructing the gate.
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Subtract one inch from this measurement to allow space for hinges and a latch.
Lumber pressure treated 2x4s and several 2x2 balusters depending on the desired width.
2 1x4x8 pressure treated lumber each board cut into two 41 pieces lowes home depot will do 4 cuts for free so you don t even need a saw at home 9 36 pressure treated baluster square ends not angled 36 2 5 x 9 ceramic coated deck screws.
The most appropriate wood for your gate depends on your budget climate and color preferences.
We still have some leftover stain from last year s deck rejuvenation that will make the gates a perfect match but we have to wait about 2 3 weeks before we can stain them pressure treated wood can bubble or peel if you don t let it dry out for a little while before staining or painting it.
There s nothing quite like the natural beauty of a wood deck.
Whatever your choice avoid low grade lumber for building a deck gate because it s prone to shrinking or warping which can impair the functionality.
However most people often choose pressure treated 2x2 balusters and 2x4 s.
Building your gate on site eliminates measurement issues so you get the right gate the first time every time.