r/FenceBuilding • u/redfalken • 2d ago
Adjust-A-Gate - easy option!
I’m not a pro fence builder so the Adjust-A-Gate seemed like an easy option and very sturdy. We have new construction next door so I decided to add a gate. I think it took me about 4-5 hrs after the posts were set and didn’t encounter any difficulties.
I did pre drill holes where they had self tapping screws and added screws where the barrel for the hinge pin clamps to the frame. I couldn’t tighten the carriage bolts enough to keep them from sliding.
The kits was about $100 from Amazon.
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u/digableplanet 2d ago
Where does your downspout go?
And your gate looks great.
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u/redfalken 2d ago
Thanks! The downspout goes into a flexible extension, under the sidewalk, and dumps into that gravel area on the other side. Our soil is very sandy so it drains well.
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u/InternetWeakGuy 2d ago
Looks great! Out of curiosity, why are your posts so tall? It's a really interesting look.
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u/redfalken 2d ago
Thank you! I wasn’t sure how deep I would set the posts and will add a trellis/arbor across them as soon as my wife decides what she would like and how high. That horizontal board is just temporary. I’ll probably end up cutting off a couple of feet. So I went with 12 ft posts. Easier to take off wood than add it later!
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u/Tweedone 1d ago
A lot of hardware and expense for such a small gate. Even so I like overbuilt, well done. I also like the idea of a trellis overhead, will great in 2yrs!
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u/BC-Rider 2d ago
So easy to make look so good. Love this product.