No gaps in or under the gate can be wider than four inches.
How to make a deck gate video.
Made to look like my railing.
Open and close the gate to make sure it swings freely.
In my case this is for pets.
Two panel gate for our deck made from 2x4s.
Hand rails and gates must be at least 42 above the deck surface.
Push the gate tight against the hinge post and screw the hinges to the post.
The gate must open onto the deck not the stairs.
If the deck ices over during the winter we can simply close the gate so there s no chan.
Thank you so much for watching i hope you enjoy the project.
The gate does not get in the way.
Have you ever wished your deck could be a contained safe place for your young children or your pets.
Building a simple gate popped up on my honey do list so here is how i built a simple gate for my back porch.
We needed a gate on the deck to control the dog traffic.
With just some basic tools and materials you can add a simple but attractive gate to your deck.
Keep reading for the instructions to make and hang your own deck stair gates.
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You can easily build your own desk stair gate with these simple step by step instructions and a few easy to find materials.
Support the gate in place between the posts making sure the distance between the bottom of the gate and the deck is less than 4 inches.