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Building a fence gate on a slope can be tricky, but it should not be too difficult if you follow these 8 steps. Fences are great for keeping your pets in and predators out of the yard.
This article will walk you through how to build a fence gate on a slope so that you don’t have to worry about animals coming inside while also providing security for your home!
8 Steps On How to Build a Fence Gate on a Slope
Step One: Attach the Frame
Once you have chosen your corner posts, dig a hole for each one at least two feet away from the edge of the slope. Set them in place and add any concrete mix that is needed to keep them sturdy. Ideally, they will be located so that when finished with gate installation, their bottom will be around four feet off the ground.
Step Two: Dig Post Trenches for Fence Posts
Use a post hole digger to create holes about three feet deep, where your fence posts will go. The bottom should sit at least two inches above grade level so it can drain properly and not rot over time. If you are going to be attaching a gate on hinges, it is best if the bottom of them sits about six inches above grade level.
Step Three: Attach Posts and Add Fence Boards
Place your posts in their respective holes either by dropping or with help from someone else. Use concrete mix as needed for stability and fill around halfway up the post before adding fence boards on top of that. Make sure they are set into place tightly enough so there will not be any wobbling once finished!
You can also use braces between some corner posts to keep them steady while setting the rest of the installation pieces down. However, this method may require more than one person’s assistance depending on how heavy you would like your gate to be at its opening point.
Step Four: Gate Hinges
Once your posts are stable, you can attach hinges to them that will hold up the gate. Use eye hooks or screw-type attachments and place one on each side of both fence boards, so they hang correctly once finished with the installation.
This step is important because if not done properly, it could cause a wobbly gate! Be sure to use plenty of screws in this process as well since these items need extra support over time due to repeated usage during entry/exit points.
Step Five: Attach Gate Frame Boards
Use wire cutters to create cuts along any loose ends of fencing board pieces were needed by cutting through wire ties holding everything together initially at the store. Once all wires have been cut, take a hammer and attach each board securely to the posts. This step will require two people because of how heavy they could be once all individual boards have been attached together!
Step Six: Wire Mesh Fencing
If you choose to add extra support for your gate by adding mesh fencing on the exterior side that attaches directly into fence post brackets, this would be an ideal time to do so before installing wooden planks after attaching hinges onto posts.
If not, however, it is best if wire ties are cut again along any loose ends where necessary and then use wire or zip ties as needed at corners/edges in order for them not to come out later when swinging open and closed frequently.
Be sure these areas are secure immediately because they could come loose and cause safety issues over time.
Step Seven: Gate Installation
You can now place your gate onto hinges that are already attached to fence posts on either side of the opening! Try sliding it in between boards if able so you do not have to lift too high or risk injury, depending upon how heavy it is once all fencing pieces attach together at this point.
If necessary however, two people can assist with lifting up while another person slides it into position evenly by working together as a team when installing wooden planks that go along entire length of top board piece where hinge was placed previously. Once again, be sure any wire mesh attachments still look secure after this step because loosening over time will cause poor functionality.
Step Eight: Gate Maintenance and Repair
Once the gate has been installed, you will want to perform regular maintenance on hinges by applying oil and any places they often move throughout their lives.
This will help them remain in good condition over time since it eases friction while swinging open/closed for entry or exit purposes. Also, remember that if your wire mesh begins to come loose after some use, all you need is a hammer to tack down corners/edges of boards back into place temporarily without having to remove the entire thing at once!
If not, however, this may indicate that fencing posts are too close together, which can cause warping issues when trying to install the actual gate pieces properly next time around. Be sure there is enough space for this to happen. Otherwise, you may have to adjust posts along the entire length of the fencing line or remove them completely if they are too close together. Next, you can also put a gate in it, so click here for the tips.
Here’s an additional video on how to build a fence on a sloping site:
Building a fence gate on a slope is not too difficult to do in general with the proper instructions. Hopefully, this blog post has given you all of the information needed when planning out your fencing project, so be sure to follow these steps closely if installing one for yourself!
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