Can I Use A Fence Panel As A Gate

Wood fence is easy to cut and alter so creating a gate out of the fence is actually fairly simple.

Can i use a fence panel as a gate.

If you it s a garden fence you want a gate to offer a continued style so it doesn t stick out like a sore thumb. Wood fence is easy to cut and alter so creating a gate out of the fence is actually fairly simple. Same thing whether a wood vinyl iron chain link lattice picket or bamboo fence. With the right tools and a little know how you can transform an ordinary panel of fence into a fully functional gate.

Many manufacturers offer kits that can be used to construct a gate from a fence panel. Fortunately you can use an extra fence panel to build your own custom gate for a fraction of the cost. The yard at my mom s is tiny and i didn t want to waste any space on an in swinging gate so i made the gate open out to the alley way. With the right tools and a little know how you can transform an ordinary panel of fence into a fully functional gate.

Once removed rid the boards of any nails. Use a miter saw or miter box to cut the end of each board at an angle then secure the boards to the back of the gate using wood screws. To strengthen the gate and add a touch of charm remove two pickets from the scrap end of the fence panel. I attached the latch to the fence post at the end of the fence panel but you can t see it in this picture.

The key is you want your fence gate to mimic the style of your fence.