AROUND THE SIDE
Better Homes & Gardens Australia|May 2023
SPRUCE UP YOUR SIDE ENTRANCE IN A WEEKEND WITH A SLEEK NEW DIY GATE
AROUND THE SIDE

Modernise your side access by replacing an old, worn-out, rotted gate with a smart new gate featuring clean, vertical lines and no visible fixings at the front. Use a simple metal framing kit and whip up the front from treated and primed pine, ready to paint in any colour.

EASY STEPS TO YOUR NEW SIDE GATE

For you to note

• We used a Fortress Gates 1400 mm-high frame kit with 700mm horizontal rails. To choose your frame, measure from the ground to where the top of the gate will be, subtracting at least 50mm for clearance. For rails, measure from post to post. Adjust your timber measurements to fit your gate frame. 

• Check your in-ground posts are straight and in good condition. If the timber is rotted and they’re not solid enough to hold a new gate, then replace them.

• For an inward-swinging gate, as here, install hinges and latch inside, on the back of posts.

• When using cutting tools and spray paint, wear safety equipment and work in a well-ventilated area over grass or a drop sheet.

• Use an impact driver to install self-drilling screws.

• For outdoor applications, always use treated timber and galvanised or stainless steel hardware.

INSIDE JOB

Putting your gate latch on the inside makes it all the more appealing from the front. And it's simple to install with basics from your toolbox.

Here’s how 

STEP 1 Remove the old gate, latch and hinges. Measure opening between posts (here, 810mm) and subtract 20mm for 10mm clearance either side for final gate width (790mm).

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