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hi Folks,
Given that i've alot more time on my hands these days, im going to attack this project thats been on the long finger for a while.
I want to make a solid gate with either timber or PVC wood effect if i can stretch to it.
the span of the gate is 12ft (3.6m) and i want it 6ft high.
standard steel post, box steel/angle gate that i can fill with boards.
See below for pics.
the gate will swing the oposite way to the way it is now, so it will swing way from the fence.
Before we go overkill on the steel specs, bare in mind the gate is used VERY rarely. once a month if even, so it doesnt need to be built to serious reliable spec. i also dont mind putting a wheel on the bottom to support it.
What material spec/design do we recommend for the post and the gate??
thanks!
Given that i've alot more time on my hands these days, im going to attack this project thats been on the long finger for a while.
I want to make a solid gate with either timber or PVC wood effect if i can stretch to it.
the span of the gate is 12ft (3.6m) and i want it 6ft high.
standard steel post, box steel/angle gate that i can fill with boards.
See below for pics.
the gate will swing the oposite way to the way it is now, so it will swing way from the fence.
Before we go overkill on the steel specs, bare in mind the gate is used VERY rarely. once a month if even, so it doesnt need to be built to serious reliable spec. i also dont mind putting a wheel on the bottom to support it.
What material spec/design do we recommend for the post and the gate??
thanks!