How To Install Wooden Gates

How To Install Wooden Gates

This comprehensive guidance will help you install your new wooden gates, we’ve provided a general installation guide below. Please keep in mind that this information is for reference only and may not apply to every installation. Always follow the instructions supplied with your specific product. If you’re unable to install it yourself, we recommend hiring a builder, joiner, or another qualified professional to complete the work.

Step 1 – Receiving and Preparing the Gate

• Storage:
  Keep the gate flat in a clean, dry, and secure location, protecting it from extreme weather conditions until installation.
• Treatment:
  Before attaching any fittings, apply a high-quality oil-based wood preservative as soon as possible. Ensure at least three coats are applied, following the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
• Key Areas to Treat:
  Give special attention to all cut surfaces, end grain, rail tops, the bottom of the brace rail, and the top/bottom of boarding joints, as these areas are most vulnerable to water damage.
• Ongoing Maintenance:
  To prevent moisture penetration and prolong the gate’s lifespan, carry out regular maintenance and reapply preservative as needed.

Step 2 – Installing The Posts

If your posts are already installed and ready to go you can skip ahead to Step 3

We’ve detailed exactly how to install both: In ground (concrete in) posts & Wall mounted posts.

Please click the links below if you still need to install your posts:

• 👉 In ground (concrete In) wooden posts.
• 👉 Wall mounted wooden posts.

Step 3 – Hanging The Gate

• “Align & Space” your gate(s)
  For driveway and estate gates, we only use quality heavy duty reversible hook and band hinges, these will need to be mounted to the horizontal braces of the gate however ensure you mark all the positions up prior to committing to any attachment. Firstly “space out” your gate(s) with wedges to align your gate(s) prior to any drilling & mounting to ensure perfect alignment. Once alignment is complete, mark all the holes of the hook & band hinges on the post(s) & on the gate(s). Double check again prior to committing to attachment. Our recommend Gap Allowances can be found below.

Example “pack out” preparation image: