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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

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

[@JJherne]

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]

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

[@michaellord2844]

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.

[@Megagamer12312]

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

[@dannymccann]

​@@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]

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]

👍

[@leestockton9367]

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

[@Zjrhr]

@@leestockton9367 This is exactly how to do it

[@phoboslabsreviews]

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]

Thank you very much!

[@adamstone4905]

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]

Thanks a lot for the comment 👍

[@vman2kay]

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]

Thanks a lot and good idea

[@cuebj]

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]

Even better, industrial adhesive like OB1 waterproof and strong

[@wp-my2rc]

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]

Wow, thanks!

[@irons25]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad I could help. Brilliant

[@Morbidia]

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]

Thank you very much!

[@cannontrodder]

I built this gate today and it is really worth checking for square and checking your measurements again and again because when you come to finally swing it, you will thank yourself as mine is now perfect! I just say, using timbers as suggested and decking boards creates a very heavy but super sturdy gate. Don’t cheap out on the hinges!!!

[@jent1437]

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]

Glad it helped!

[@leestockton9367]

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!)

[@brianfarrelly7151]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Have fun!

[@shazattack3711]

Everything was shown and explained in a straightforward, clear, and concise way. I am willing to give this a try, thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Please do!

[@Baggy2482]

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]

Good luck, you can do it

[@NealAndrews]

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

[@stevewilliams6191]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

No problem 👍

[@RiminiVirage]

First class tutorial, great gate. Shame the housebuilders don’t take such a professional approach.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you liked the guide!

[@AccountantDoesDIY]

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]

👍👍

[@abdoaiman]

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

[@TheAntD]

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]

Glad it was helpful! Go for it

[@MikeBoardman-v9q]

Mate, you are by far the best I’ve seen so easy to follow, thank you so much, that was a top job, you learnt your trade very well.👊👍🙏

[@AlexGnok]

Thanks for the video bud. Made a very similar gate this past weekend (the only difference is no latch but a code lock and different oil).

[@DIYer7157happydiyer]

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.

[@MargyLong]

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]

Thanks 🙏

[@michaelsharpin3369]

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]

Brilliant thanks

[@bertbox69]

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.

[@kenhitchcock4075]

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]

Go for it!

[@satnamboll]

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]

Best of luck!

[@andymerrett]

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).

[@stephendavies18]

I would say so much better than the cheap and nasty gates in diy sheds but they are certainly NOT cheap. Excellent gate and video 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Very true! Cheers

[@YardzMowing]

Good video. I just built one today after watching this yesterday 👍💯

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Nice 👍

[@etienneE]

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.

[@jasonmart1081]

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.

[@graveyard-shift]

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]

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

[@snappyfish]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Awesome, thank you!

[@omrdnb]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Brilliant 😊

[@Sid-ro1mv]

A good effort all round.. As a joiner my only two additional tips = don't cut a length of wood with a circular saw and let the off-cut drop without some sort of support because it usually damages the wood (splinters). Two = that top rail should have been wider because the hinge is not centralised on it and seems to be overhanging the bottom edge. I can't see the bottom hinge.

[@alanbacon62]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks, will do!

[@ed79win]

Really good step by step - Top stuff. Now to get the materials.... Chur!!!

[@Johnjoization]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Smithb83]

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]

👍 thanks

[@macbook9084]

Another great, professional job Well done sir!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you kindly!

[@danielcope7929]

Great video. Very well explained, thank you. What about expansion and contraction on the deck boards? Do they not need a gap?

[@lesthiele4921]

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]

Thanks. Good suggestions 👍

[@Ste2023]

That is a nice door ..very neat workmanship 💪

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 👍

[@Motivos77]

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

[@marysiausa4688]

Perfect! You're so talented!

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@piee683]

That’s a tasty job may I just add if you have a track saw or do it with mitre saw put 15 degree cut on top of gate to shed water increases longevity of it

[@craigbuckley4832]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Great to hear!

[@sjfarrell2.0]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Go for it! 👍

[@agg25gga]

Great how to, thanks bud. I'll have a crack myself this weekend

[@user-tr6su8jb8s]

Hi, loving your videos, all very well presented, descriptions are clear and helpful, and your style and videos, for me, just cut through all of the waffle and give people the confidence to tackle the projects themselves. I was wondering, when attaching the 3x2 to the wall to hold the gate, would 7.5x112mm torx frame fixing masonry screws be suitable, or should I insist on some heavier duty type as you used? I've used 8 of the torx screws mentioned, spacing every 2nd brick as these are what I had and didn't necessarily want to go spend a further £25 on the dewalt ones. Cheers for any feedback 👍👍

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad you liked it!

[@Rainkingbritt]

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]

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. 😅

[@ImranKhan-dr8bb]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍 I’ve got you

[@johnrigney7987]

Absolutely love the content mate, learned so much from your work. I'm about to undertake replacing a frame and door on a brick shed and covered side entrance. Both are framed both sides and on top so I'm wondering if you'd still leave 20mm short on the width and 100mm short on the height for this kind of job? Again, keep up the great content.

[@avtarchana609]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

My pleasure!

[@ttens1]

If, just before bracing, you'd found the corners weren't quite square, how would you have adjusted it? Great video, about to try and emulate it starting today!

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Nice one!

[@porfess5063]

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]

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

[@andrewgibbs7279]

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

[@MrMJB]

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]

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

[@jess_the_hungry_cat]

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]

Oh your in for a treat VERY VERY soon! 😊

[@anthonydsouza1366]

Hi, thank you for sharing this vide, its brilliant and concise. Question, you are using C24 wood but I can only find C16 near to where I live. Will that be ok for a gate build similar to yours? Many thanks

[@mattlanglands-tw4yh]

Like the vid. I’m going to do my garden gate soon so going to use this tutorial. But I do have a question, does the brick work need sds drilling? Cheers.

[@waynekaladinskas4201]

Where do you get cladded deck boards from? Can you just use tanalised timber nailed up close together/touching? Tia

[@patburke5740]

Great video. Your channel has come on so well.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you very much!

[@radharcanna]

A great job. Clearly explained.

[@Dalbayob69]

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]

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

[@leebennett3672]

Yep just don't get it on your hands it stains

[@Dalbayob69]

@@leebennett3672 should’ve seen my hands after first time I used it🤦‍♂️🤣

[@leebennett3672]

@@Dalbayob69 🤣🤣 I can imagine lol

[@paulhad69]

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

[@davidzicho8174]

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

[@VINSCOT5]

Like alaways another SUPERB video.👏👏👏

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks again!

[@Andy-no1gc]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

🙌 thanks

[@karma3101]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

👍fantastic

[@gregcressey1791]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Yeah you could pilot hole if you prefer.

[@r00frack]

I want to do my own like this. Question though: you didn't say whether any of the two outer decking boards needed thinning vertically so that you clad the full width of your frame with each length of decking butting up tight to its neighbour. My frame would be 930mm wide and decking boards are typically 120mm wide, but I don't fancy trying to cut down an 1800mm length of decking board ! Seems to me there are two options. (A) 7 off 120mm boards plus two lengths of treated 45mm wide timber, or, (B) 7 off 120mm boards with six gaps between them using 15mm spacers to ensure accuracy. Any opinions ? Option B has advantage of less cutting and I can still just about get a paint brush into the gap to re-paint cladding edges.

[@JorgeHernandez-ib1px]

Great video! Question. I'm not sure if you are located in a different country, but I live in the US NY where i have seasonal temperature changes would it be okay for me to attach the wood stud to a home's stucco wall? Additional info: I can only attach it on the stucco wall on my home and not the right side which is my neighbor's fence, I have a concrete slab, and I like to build a 6-foot High Gate. Thanks for your feedback!

[@keitho77]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thanks 😊

[@user-tr6su8jb8s]

When you drill your 6mm holes into the 3x2, do you drill a different size hole into the brickwork for the M12 concrete anchors? I was understanding that whatever size diameter screw used to fasten the timber would require the same size masonry drill bit respectively (ie, M12 anchor requiring a 12mm drill bit), but it wouldn't be the first time I was wrong with things lol

[@agg25gga]

You will do. I need a 10mm hole in the wood and 8mm hole in the masonry for my anchors

[@user-tr6su8jb8s]

@@agg25gga I just drilled through the timber and into the brick using a 10mm multi drill bit... The dewalt screws I used were M10 (10x120) and the threads are bigger than 10mm anyway, so it all fastened together nice and tight.

[@christycullen2585]

Great Job and video as usual Cheers

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Gerry2210]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

What insulation is it? Thanks

[@Gerry2210]

@@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]

Polystyrene, I think.

[@Oli_Hudson]

Use some very long concrete screws?

[@danodonovan]

​@@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

[@leebutler3178]

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 :)

[@bladerunnerd15]

Nice gate! Where did you get the deck boards from?

[@Ramblingpete]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Thank you too

[@n54ll64]

That's a solid gate 👍

[@TheDIYGuy1]

You bet it is 😊

[@soren83]

Hi, what length are these M6 concrete bolts you used? Thanks,

[@reache777]

hi I'm planning to build a similar gate and I was wondering what sizes of deck boards and outer structure (such as posts and beams) would you recommend? Any specific measurements or guidelines I should consider? Thanks in advance!"

[@saarlann]

Great video. Thanks for the guide.

[@TheDIYGuy1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrWajdee]

Well done😊 good job mate

[@jasonmurray6241]

Good job but few problems 1. the vertical panels will shrink leaving large gaps between and 2. you have not cut an angle on the timber frame meaning water will collect and rot the timber

[@curiousjoe395]

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?

[@JCasters]

How'd you cut the grooves out of the sides where the cross member fits in?

[@garranstvall1442]

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]

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 👍

[@curiousjoe395]

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]

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

[@dugbert9]

cool vid. what screws do you recommend for outside?

[@TheDIYGuy1]

I use spectre screws from toolstation these days 👍

[@Bacrenfencing]

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

[@christianhodkinson2901]

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]

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

[@alfiefurzer112]

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

[@TheDIYGuy1]

B&Q these ones

[@Richportar]

Great video

[@robbiem1987]

Could I do this on a garden shed made of breeze block

[@besty119]

What size are the concrete bolts? The link doesn't work anymore. Thanks