Need Help Designing and Installing a Custom Gate Between Garage and House (Photos w/ Measurements Included)
Hey everyone – I'm trying to build a custom gate in a narrow section between my garage and the front of my house, mainly to roll my trash cans through to the backyard. I’ve taken photos from both sides and included exact measurements (in inches) on the pictures to help show the layout. Here’s the situation: There's a wall that comes straight out from the garage about 89 inches. Then it angles inward (not a 90° corner) and runs about 51 inches to a short fence/wall. I want to build a swinging gate in that angled section or along one of the straights so I can move trash cans in and out easily. What I need help with: Where exactly to cut or place the gate in this angled layout for best function and stability How to frame the gate (especially around the angle) so it’s strong and doesn’t sag over time What kind of hinge setup or post support I should use Any tips on securing it so it doesn’t warp or fall apart over the seasons, since the rear of it has 2 cross pieces I was thinking about having a piece of wood go in at a diagonal to support it so it doesn't turn into a parallelogram. Bonus Questions: Should I use wood, metal, or composite for the gate and reinforcements? I already bought a gallon of wood stain – can I apply it over the existing coat to clean up peeling areas, or do I need to strip it first? I’m decently handy, but I’ve never built a gate into a weird angle like this. Any layout sketches, material suggestions, or build steps you can suggest based on the pics would help a ton. My Current Plan: Use a power saw to cut the section where I want the gate (marked in yellow on the photos) Add reinforcements (brown marks) to stabilize the gate and fence Attach a latch (top-left box), hinges (right-side boxes), and maybe a spring (bottom curly shape) The gate can open either direction – I’m flexible This is my first major DIY project and any tips or suggestions would also be very appreciated! :) In the 1st photo the green and red represent the dimensions of the actual wall, the yellow outline denotes the type of gate I am thinking of making. The top left box would be the latch that closes and locks the gate to the fence, the two boxes on the right side are the hinges, and the curly thing at the bottom would be a spring (not sure if needed). The fence can open either way, don't really have a preference The 2nd photo is just a close up of the pieces of wood up at the top with some dimensions for measurements. The 3rd photo shows the backside of the fence, and how it matches with the front. The yellow outline would be the gate, and the brown outline would be support pieces of wood that I would add which would reinforce and provide support for the fence and the gate. https://preview.redd.it/islncukhln5f1.jpg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c85911bbf86e4678efddacdb5aa710244ba1f47 https://preview.redd.it/q2eu3mlhln5f1.jpg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=26cb147ae20771fef7b3b4d2b18ddea31996fe79 https://preview.redd.it/xm4k7qlhln5f1.jpg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5c0490580b9c907be425a79b53f58b081bb820e9 submitted by /u/97WaterPolo [link] [comments]
| | Hey everyone – I'm trying to build a custom gate in a narrow section between my garage and the front of my house, mainly to roll my trash cans through to the backyard. I’ve taken photos from both sides and included exact measurements (in inches) on the pictures to help show the layout. Here’s the situation:
What I need help with:
Bonus Questions:
I’m decently handy, but I’ve never built a gate into a weird angle like this. Any layout sketches, material suggestions, or build steps you can suggest based on the pics would help a ton. My Current Plan:
This is my first major DIY project and any tips or suggestions would also be very appreciated! :) In the 1st photo the green and red represent the dimensions of the actual wall, the yellow outline denotes the type of gate I am thinking of making. The top left box would be the latch that closes and locks the gate to the fence, the two boxes on the right side are the hinges, and the curly thing at the bottom would be a spring (not sure if needed). The fence can open either way, don't really have a preference The 2nd photo is just a close up of the pieces of wood up at the top with some dimensions for measurements. The 3rd photo shows the backside of the fence, and how it matches with the front. The yellow outline would be the gate, and the brown outline would be support pieces of wood that I would add which would reinforce and provide support for the fence and the gate. [link] [comments] |
