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To build a gate for a wire mesh fence, follow these steps:
1. Measure the width of the opening where the gate will be installed.
2. Cut two pieces of wood to the desired height of the gate.
3. Cut two additional pieces of wood to the width of the gate, minus the width of the two gate posts.
4. Attach the shorter pieces of wood to the longer pieces to form a rectangle frame.
5. Attach the wire mesh to the frame using staples or screws.
6. Install gate hinges on one side of the gate frame and attach the gate to the gate posts.
7. Install a latch or lock on the other side of the gate for secure closure.
By following these steps, you can successfully build a gate for your wire mesh fence.
If you need to enclose a garden or a small animal enclosure, a cost-effective and simple wire mesh fence is a great option. While you can buy a gate for your wire fence, you can save money by building one yourself. The gate consists of a reinforced rectangle with wire mesh attached to it.
Step 1
Using a measuring tape, determine the width and height of the gate by measuring the opening between the gate posts. Make the gate’s width one inch smaller than the opening to allow for easy movement.
Step 2
Using a saw, cut a two-by-four into two pieces that match the width of the fence. Also, cut two pieces that are three inches shorter than the gate’s height.
Step 3
Arrange the four pieces of wood into a rectangle or square, depending on the gate’s dimensions. Place the open pads of the corner clamp over two adjacent boards. Use the handles on the corner clamp to close the pads and secure the boards at a perfect right angle. Drive two three-inch wood screws into the boards to hold them together. Repeat this process for each corner.
Step 4
Measure the distance between the two vertical boards on the gate frame that was just created. Cut a 2×4 of the same length. Position this board in the center of the frame so that its ends are against the sides of the frame. Drive 3-inch wood screws into this support board from the outside of the vertical gate boards.
Step 5
Measure the two distances between the center brace and the top and bottom of the gate frame. Cut two pieces of two-by-four that match these measurements. Install these two pieces between the center brace and the gate frame. The second vertical brace will need to be screwed into the center brace at an angle. This will result in a gate frame with a brace that resembles a plus sign.
Step 6
Using wire cutters, cut a piece of wire mesh that matches the exact dimensions of the gate frame. Place the mesh over the frame and staple it to the wood. Install staples at least every six inches.
Step 7
Using a screwdriver, screw metal hinges into the side of the gate. The number and placement of the screws will depend on the type of hinge being used. Align the hinge so that the hinge pin extends an inch or two off the fence to allow for proper opening and closing.
Step 8
Screw the other half of the hinge into the fence post. If the posts have been recently set, place wooden blocks under the gate to relieve pressure from the gate post for at least 48 hours after the concrete has set. If desired, attach a latch mechanism once the gate is complete.
