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How to build a strong, long-lasting wooden driveway gate

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for plans and/or tips on the best construction methods for building a wood privacy driveway gate that will be 12' wide and single swing. I will be using redwood fencing to match the rest of my fencing. Thanks for your help.

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Ken,

Excellent post, and btw a very strong but lightweight gate.

Glad to hear you can get home at night.  ;-)

Ken Darga said:

Rick,

That's a treated utility post.

The opener operates on cloudy days and during dark hours.

Man, there are way more factors to consider than I had originally thought. Now, I believe that I may actually be able to achieve building a strong, long-lasting driveway gate. Thanks everyone.

Thanks for your reply, Rick.

Rick said:

Ken,

Excellent post, and btw a very strong but lightweight gate.

Glad to hear you can get home at night.  ;-)


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