DIY Large Fence Gates | How to Build a Gate that Won't Sag! | 13’ Double Gate | Fence Makeover Pt. 2

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a part of my large fencing project I built 2 new fence gates. I had to build a large 13’ double gate and a single 4’ gate to make access to the yard easier.
Both of these gates are shadow box, 6’ wooden privacy fence gates that match the new fence that I am building. I made sure to do everything I could to ensure the gates would hold up over time and not sag. I used pressure treated 2x4’s and pressure treated pine pickets.
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[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Gates are still holding strong with updates to come. If you want to see the other videos showing my fence project the links are listed in the description.

[@ryanuhazie]

link to the hinges?

[@TheMrZuppy]

Where did you buy the hardware? Hinges, wheels etc.

[@kennysantiago4156]

Where did you buy the hardware?

[@stephaniestowe9521]

I’m curious about the hinges? I have searched for longer lag bolts with hinge without any luck.

[@robertocantu9529]

@ThatTechTeacher427 How’s the 13’ gate doing? Sagging issues? I’m going to build mine based off of your video this weekend. Thanks

[@genebowers513]

Great design, although i did the same design with screws thinking it would be stronger than nails , what i found out over time is that the movement or flex of the fence and gate through wind or opening and closing of the gate loosened the screws. Nails flex and screws don't. I built a fence with all screws thinking i was the best, although over time i had to keep screwing the screws in and over time they did not screw in as they were stripped out. My neighbor that built a fence the same time used nails, and his maintenance is nothing compared to mine. awesome

[@allwet66]

your Dad sitting in the lawn chair hitting the board with the hammer was true Epic Dad - left me smiling for the rest of the video

[@michaelking42]

I've been researching how to build gates. I've seen a lot of DIY professionals here on YT and I have to say you have a top notch approach to building the gate, and the instruction is stellar. Thank you for taking the time to create this video to share.

[@haroldped]

Par excellence! I often get wrangled into building fences and have not liked my gate design. I started adding diagonals to my last ones. Your lap joint design is even better. Thank you!

[@meloysmusicstudio]

Thanks for the tutorial - using this method to build a 5'x6' gate now. About to go try out this Kreg jig!

[@kendraespinoza8634]

Thank you for such a thorough video. I have this exact scenario (a shadow box fence with a large double gate) and was looking for ideas on how to make the gates. This was so well done and I appreciated your attention to showing how you did the lap joints and the cross brace. Thanks also for the tip at the end about the doing a lap joint on the cross brace - I will incorporate that. Your idea to use those wheels was phenomenal - such a great solution to help reduce sag. Much appreciated! I'm in process of building mine now and am confident I'll have a sturdy, well built fence and gates. Thank you!

[@sovannabrand9747]

Thank you for sharing the idea about the sag double gate .I have the problem like that my property have one side higher than other side. Y'all video is helping me alot .

[@cindymaher3148]

Thank you so much! My friend and I followed your video and it was so so helpful... couldn't have done her smaller (but still 4' each double-gate opening) as well without it. Really appreciate all the details!

[@conrat2000]

Thank you so much. I have a 60" gate, single swing, that I need to install. Your 13' gate is an inspiration for me. Thank you again! You got a new sub.

[@sweetmon3]

That is truly an awesome job. Thank you for taking this time to make this video.

[@ADAMX777]

Hey man, I just wanted to say thank you for your time and excellent service to this community. I have watched so many other landscaping videos and other diy videos with similar projects. Yours my friend are so common sense based and time saving too. New subscriber I am! Thank you buddy!

[@missmom5411]

This is EXACTLY what I needed for my double gate to address the sag on the double gate. Great & sound info!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks!

[@iraira2818]

@ 10:11 I smile and laugh out loud because that looks so good👍 Last weekend I rebuilt my fence. I'm super nervus about building the gate. because I've heard horror stories about it. I've even contemplated hiring someone to build it for me. Mine would be a double gate like yours; but smaller. You make it look easy; this is why I have joy about this video. ...Pray for me that I can do this.😊

[@christhompson3183]

Thanks for the video. I usually build my gates in place on the fence as a normal fence panel except the ends have hinges. Then just cut it in half. No need to lay it out on the ground.

[@ellobo761]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!

[@millymils]

Wow! It looks great. I love how meticulous you are in all your projects.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@mr1prints]

Yes! This is why I am here I have watched dozens of videos of people building fences, but most are just watching someone build, without learning HOW to build it

[@cameronkrug529]

I put up fence for a living and I have to say you did a Danm good job.

[@mattkerekanich]

I gotta hand it to you, that is a gate. you sure are one of the KZbinrs of all time!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks Iol

[@alfredrobinson3117]

@@ThatTechTeacher427 to lj out lil

[@williamnorth5277]

Thanks. I’m making some gates soon. Very useful video

[@nancycook3733]

Great job and love how you did the easy fix for alignment, and very cool idea with dads help, it's always good when family works together on a project, thanks for taking the time for video editing

[@FlushtheSystem]

Damn it's great watching and learning from smart people! Thanks for video and sharing knowledge/ideas.

[@JohnWillman]

Love the construction and how you put the double gate together as one unit great thinking! You certainly know how to make a beefy double gate system,..great job!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

This means a lot considering the the name of your channel! Thanks!

[@DeanOrSomething]

love the attention to detail in these videos

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I appreciate that!

[@jkkarkar]

Great video. Did the same with our fence to access the greenbelt so I can mow behind the fence line but an 8 foot run instead. Cane bolts with some 6" 3/4 steel pipe too.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

That will do the job!

[@oneofgodschildren]

It looks amazing. Great job

[@davidmckay3782]

You did one Hell of a job!

[@coffeeroastingcentral1395]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@robertlee4172]

9:20...frikin' genius! I did mine 25 years ago without the help of my dad and it's lasted so far. But that stacked wood to prop up the attached double gate idea would have made my life a whole lot easier.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks 👍. Dad's come in handy 😊. Good to hear yours has worked for so long.

[@susanpeterson9558]

I liked the design of the gate, I really liked the joining of the two gates to install as one piece. Oh and the string line for leveling was brilliant. You made it look easier with your video. Thanks 😊

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

Agreed

[@kev9404]

Good job mate . I'm about to make a gate for the mother in law and this video has given me a good few tips . Thanks alot bro

[@jorgepalafoxvazquez5275]

Beautiful work

[@emmottataolcom]

Great vid. I have to build an 8' single gate at the end of a porch. Your video gave me great ideas, thanks.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Glad to hear it!

[@jeffreywhite7657]

You could easily be a fence contractor and a famn good one. Best gate video I've seen yet 😊

[@LifeIsScience1]

Exactly what I needed, thank you!

[@paniconelmstreet6838]

It turned out great

[@onewarrior5186]

This is a great how-to video. Thanks

[@louisjimenez217]

Thanks bro! I hope my gate looks as good as yours when I'm done

[@JohnStrandt]

Some entertaining choices were made.

[@smshiverick]

Next time you post a video of a big gate, would be good to shop the big gate opening and closing. Thanks!

[@garyabudsr1245]

Thanks for showing how to build a gate, mine are old and I want to replace them, great job!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks!

[@DerekTJ]

Fantastic job

[@gergemall]

I remember your last stuff ., I’m rebuilding it now 😊

[@jeffreyb1081]

Love your videos and your commentary

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks!

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

Looks good. From experience with a drop rod in the ground - please allow me to suggest a change. I would pour a concrete slab about 18-24" around the PVC receiver pipes. Also, I would put 12" PVC pieces of pipe in the ground. Deeper pipe gives room for dirt to collect between clean outs - less frequent clean outs. The slab minimizes dirt washing in the PVC pipes and also locks them in against shifting in high winds.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

That's a great idea and you are correct. For me I believe this is temporary, I am planning on a very large concrete slab in the area leading up to something.... For now I thought about drilling 2 holes in the pavor.

[@patrickdenny4302]

Great work! I’ve built hundreds of gates this way for customers. The only difference is I use 5” Structural screws and Mending plats to join the framing together. Never tried lap joint! Its a nice touch!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks! I like the mending plate idea. The lap joints take a bit longer but I think add a lot of strength.

[@smellydeadcat2178]

Great job! Thnx and a big 👍

[@tracyblack8069]

I'm going to use your video to replace two sagging 10ft aluminum gates. The gates were even repaired poorly by a welder. That didn't last. The tricky part will be the PVC posts. I either dig two new holes and put in 4x4 posts or attach wood to the PVC posts. Posts are filled with concrete. Thank you. And that awesome, your dad was a great helper and you could spend time together.

[@brian_atc]

Great design, having a truck gate is critical and that build seems plenty strong.

[@angetodac]

great job!

[@owa2533]

Pt. 2 another great video.

[@NicholasRachuna]

Nice work. I just build my gates with stringers temp screwed in, measure and cut in all my braces then hang hinges and guy gate in the middle, trim and install the latch.

[@harvdown]

best one yet

[@randallnorris231]

Magnificent job Sir. Thanks for the video.👍

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks!

[@videostellall]

Really nice job! I have to build something close to 16 feet, so I'm looking...

[@cheeseymccheese7249]

Thank you!!

[@downunda107]

As soon as You said ' perfectly' when putting those drop bolts into loose driven pvc pipe I knew. Anyone with a thought would also ' KNOW'. NICE GATE THOUGH 🦘✌️

[@Beridan63]

Exceptionally well done.... better than a lot of the professional work I've seen lately. I'm currently working on rebuilding the fencing around my property. Your video has inspired me to go that extra mile in getting the job done right. My downside is that I do not possess a miter saw which is definitely necessary to complete those joints the way that you did them. I wonder if I can rent one.

[@Funktowndro]

Thanks I definitely needed this

[@Anguella97]

Dude, you are awesome. Great and helpful video. My new fence appreciates it. You got yourself a new subscriber

[@bjohnsfrommtown6915]

Awesome video. Have a similar project I need to do and this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@caliberchris90]

Fantastic

[@HexicanHill]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks for watching

[@larryfoster6072]

I’ve been using lap joints for years glad to see you figure it out the chopsaw works much better but you should have used at least 6x6 on your gate posts

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Lap joints and the chop saw are the way to go! I debated the 6x6. So far the 2 4x4s pretty close are doing the trick but we will see what happens with time

[@mecanizm]

We use a 4x6 for the hinge post if a 6x6 is not requested.

[@garynelson7741]

Was waiting for you to test it

[@marklawrence343]

Again, that was awesome. Now you need to come to Tallahassee to help me with mine. Its a smaller project.

[@vickomf1]

Hell Yeah Brother!

[@leotorres276]

Nice job 🇺🇸

[@FreedomEagle1776]

Hell yeah brother! I clicked so fast on this new upload lol. Keep up the good work man, I’ve been hooked on your channel since I found it a couple weeks ago! Can’t wait for the next upload, you’re talented.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks! I really appreciate, I'll see what I can do lol

[@johningram459]

Nice job

[@raymondbrown2112]

That's a great looking fence I really like your thoughts on your gates

[@whatever8593]

I would like to see more detail on how the frame of the gate was stabilized before adding the pickets.

[@Tmbrwlf32]

Nice video, dude! Very informative. Been trying to plan how to fix my fence gates, and I think this really helped. I do have a question for you: Where did you get the spring-loaded wheels for the gate? That added feature is going to be a must for me. Thanks!

[@willykim123]

Nice job, Exercise explanation^^

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

great designn!

[@bbb-nu8yt]

@thattechteacher427 Great video! Where did you buy the gate hinges? I have been searching for similar hinges that come with the type of screw/bolts you used in this video. Most hinges I find online that look exactly like the ones in this video only come with basic exterior screws that will not hold up.

[@user-xp6ry1xu3w]

Do you have more details on the measurements /gap? For example if it was exactly 13 ft wide did you cut the 2x4 6 ft 5.5 inch?

[@aubreytaylor6281]

Love the gate idea with building as a complete unit laid out on the driveway. How did you determine what the “angle” was to transfer the layout to the flat driveway? Was it a combination of using the level and that large yellow protractor to determine angle of the string line, or did you use a different method?

[@rickdougherty1371]

Love it! Would it be a good idea to lap in the horizontal brace as well?

[@manueldavidsoto]

Great video! A lot of great ideas and explained very well! This deserves a comment from me (i am usually to lazy to leave one 😅)

[@philburrows7805]

I am a retired professional land surveyor and have to admit that you plannned and executed your gate construction extremely well. I am going to be erecting a 4 foot stockade fence and will be building a smalller version of a large gate for my daughter. after watching your video, I may either try a single 8 foot gate or a 4 foot version of your doudle gate. I have one question about your construction, did you ever consider installing an H frame for the bearing posts on each side of the gate to offset the weight load?

[@lawrencerutkowski1205]

Great work. This is the 3rd gate video of yours I watched. My only question is, with all that planning and great execution on construction, why not tape that gate latch shown at 15:19 when you stained the fence?? Overspray all over the front while the back part is still black!

[@guilhermepsa]

Thanks a lot! Your catch on the latch saved me a ton. I couldn't find anything to help me with that until I saw your video. 👏👏👏👏 Btw, I bought both 2 x 4 inch and another 8 inch pneumatic casters, but after this video I was thinking of sticking with the 4 inch ones. Our gates are like the same. Is it still holding firmly with no sagging?

[@rivals5836]

great vid coach

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks!

[@user-bf6fe8vx3j]

How did you determine/draw on the driveway with angles and everything? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@shahilmerchant1449]

Man, you really are quite the engineer. I mean I wouldn't have thought to do half the things you did in this project. And I absolutely love that you gave a one month update right in the video, really quality stuff. Excited to see how you stain the fence, I'm sure you came up with some genius idea for that too.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

hahaha I appreciate it! I think I have something lol

[@Ebruington]

Could you add an automatic gate opener to this type of gate? Does it have the right hinges as you have shown in your video? Thanks!

[@SteveBlues87]

Is that a Freedom Factory shirt? Hell yeah brother!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Hell ya!

[@jakibros]

How deep & wide did you dig your posts to support such a large gate? I have heard that gate posts need to be cemented in deeper and wider than normal fence posts. Awesome video and very helpful. We are also building our own.

[@alexgray661]

@14:23 What kind of latch did you use? I can only find that style for a post mount and the screw holes do not align with the 2x4 frame.

[@michaelblock4397]

You did a very sweet job, with your fence. I was thinking my god at the price of lumber today, it must have been crazy expensive, to build a full fence with todays price of lumber?

[@maribethcastroparada9676]

Could you put a link for the wheels on the gate please. Thanks and gate is looking good

[@gruntled_ca]

Thank you for this. I think I have watched this video 60 times already in preparation for my own project. I finally ordered the materials today only to realize that I don’t know if a 4x4 post (in cement) (existing) is sufficient to support such a wide gate? Are yours 4x4 posts? Also, do you think they would support a 90” single gate (I have an obstacle in the other gate that allows maximum 4’ gate on that side). Huge thanks for any help you can provide!!

[@craigaleek1]

Nice build. I would suggest the extra money for 6×6 gate posts on this size gate.

[@moodefiant4279]

Good looking gates. I was wincing watching you cut the lap joints though. Its almost always a bad idea to use both the fence and the miter at the same time. I always clamp a block to the fence well back from the blade to set the spacing of the cut to prevent a kick back situation.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

You are correct that was a dumb move on my part. I wasn't thinking

[@kristacadogan2863]

Hello, I am in the middle of using your video to build the same gate for my home. Could you please tell me what screws you are using on the pocketholes that go vertically on the 13 foot gate?

[@timmygun1]

Loved the video. Can you tell me the rough cost of that double gate? She is perfect. Your video was awesome

[@zippySquirrelface]

Freedom Factory Tee! :D Hell yeah brother

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Let em eat and do it for Cleet!

[@Reddylion]

Nice

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks!

[@angelbriseno6150]

Hi I’m new looking your videos as well building and painting fences , which program do you use for design? And how you calculate the total of material to build the fence ?? Thanks a lot if you answer me !!! Nice and really helpful s videos !!