How to Build a Wood Fence Gate (Step By Step)

Learn how to build a wooden fence gate that won't sag in this step-by-step tutorial.

--Contents of this video ----------------------------
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Required gate measurements
00:55 - List of materials for building a gate from scratch
01:50 - Building the gate frame
07:05 - Installing the gate hinges
08:21 - Attaching the gate to the fence
10:42 - Mounting the gate latch
11:52 - Installing the gate handle

---Materials and Tools needed for the job ----------------------

In this video, I walk you step by step through the process of building and installing a wood fence gate using redwood. This same process will also work on cedar fences. Really, you can build a fence out of any material you want, but typically redwood or cedar are used.

A key feature that I discuss is how to install a diagonal support so the gate won't sag over time. I also share my recommended hinges that make the installation quite a bit easier and more secure.

This is the best and the simplest method for building a wood fence gate. I hope you enjoy it.

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[nhatran]

You are absolutely right when you explain the gravitational force. However, the handyman wrongfully applied the diagonal piece on the gate.

[vyjqnmv]

Great video. Thorough and covered all the steps for a novice DYI homeowner to build a gate. Really appreciated the physics white board explanation about how to mount the crossbeams to the gate to keep it from sagging. Thank you!

[Knowledgeispower]

I just want to say thank you for the step by step guide. The gate took us about 3 hours to complete and it came out better than expected. Thank you very much

[scarlettburke]

Just started my handyman business and i came here for a refresher on the direction of the gate supports. Great Video! i love the bit on the end telling people that they can work for themselves. too many people are stuck getting yelled at by a boss every day when you can support yourself just fine helping people out!

[allysoninwv]

I just finished building my new fence gate. Followed your instructions precisely, and it turned out awesome and 💯 solid. About 4 hours of work total. Thanks so much for this video & tutorial!! 🙏

[joemartinez]

One of the best simple and easy to understand videos. Thank you for making it.

[scarumanga]

Thanks, followed your video and built a new gate today using your instruction. This video really helped me out with making a much better gate than I did many years ago, it was sagging bad and planks pulling out. The new gate looks amazing and it's square and level, I spaced my planks using a 1x6 on its edge and it worked out exact with no trimming needed.

[antoniades]

Very helpful! I built a gate for my mom and dad in a few hours and it looks great! Now they want me to build another one for them...

[josemena]

Thank You.
I appreciate your details and honesty in correcting yourself on building it backwards.
Very helpful.
Great Content 👍🏼

[frodosdojo]

I think this is the best, thorough tutorial I have watched. Thank you !

[ryanstafford]

Thank you. I built a gate 3 years ago and was never happy with it. I followed your video and rebuilt it abd it turned out great.

[Principlesofpleasure]

Please everyone who’s watching this follow his direction this is the only guy I’ve seen doing it right I do construction and I see these new guys using finish nails that’s not the way those lil pin nails ain’t made for weather conditions this is why your gates fall apart and never last .everyone remember to measure twice so you only cut once and always use the right material, a counter sink bit and screws are the best way 👍🏽 you killed it brotha 🔥

[A_New_Yorker_Lost_In_Florida]

hanging 3 gates in the am to finish a job .... 240 feet of shaowbox and my helper was MIA and left me to do it all by myself.... i used to have a fence company but that was almost 20 years ago and every inch of this fence made me feel every minute of my 50 years 🤣 thanks for the refresher - i'd forgotten all the lil bits ...u are a good builder, teacher, film maker ect ... ty

[jpmia]

this is the best gate video I’ve ever seen shows the correct way to build a gate then proceeds to build it the wrong way this is awesome not confusing to people who actually need it but hey whatever man

[sheri]

Even though the diagonal part is put on backwards it shows how to the measure and cut the diagonal brace and that is what I needed to know. Thanks for the video.

[chelseacoleman]

I just looked at your diagonal beam while you were placing the outer wood is your diagonal frame pointed in the wrong direction isnt the bottom to be on the hing side? For your cross beam

[kenolstad]

Despite your earlier explanation, your finished gate has the diagonal piece going the wrong way!

[exfpmqj]

This is the Best instructions on how to build a gate on YouTube!! Thank you love!!🙏🏿🥰

[fredericmokren]

Thanks for the video. Used this as a template to build my gate last weekend. Came out great.

[cougarcn]

I know exactly built the brace incorrectly, but that was probably the best way to explain it that I've ever heard. Thank you for that.