Building A Fence Gate Door

I love your thoughts in the design process.
Building a fence gate door. When it comes to the order in which you build start with the fence first. Measure the entry at the top and bottom as they can easily be different. I only have a few thoughts. If it is wider you must make and hang two gates which will meet in the middle.
Build the gate to be square based on the. Make sure the fence posts can support a gate if you already have a fence. See how i built a 12 foot wooden gate that won t sag. You may want a purely decorative gate perhaps to act as an arbor framing your walkway or a more secure gate that provides access to the yard through a fence.
Why not make the gate frame another 1 4 inch smaller than the opening. 4 years ago reply upvote. I have a family me. Depending on the size you can prevent someone from seeing or accessing your yard with solid wood panel.
I grew up working with my hands building fence. We always set the gate posts and corner posts with concrete so over time the fence doesn t drift and move out of alignment. My father owned a custom fence company for over 30 years. The gate information will help me on a driveway fence gate that i am building.
I ve been meaning to rebuild one of my wooden fence gates that is over 12 years old.