How to install the gate post?

[Danson]

Thank you for the workshop tips and videos on how to build a gate. I understand that the gate needs to be fixed to the post, but I'm unsure about how to install the post itself.

1. Can I directly attach the gate post to the wall, or do I need to dig a hole and set the post in concrete?
2. I need gates on both sides of my property. For the left side (see image 1), if I can attach the gate post to the wall, I may need to ask my neighbor for permission. If I have to dig a hole and set the post in concrete, how should I handle the gap between the gate post and the wall?

I hope my questions are clear. Thank you in advance for your suggestions and help.

 

[EricL]

Hello @Danson 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about installing a gate post.

I suggest having a quick look at this guide - How to install posts for a picket fence. The techniques used are applicable to your project. Since the gap between your fence and brick wall are quite big, I propose installing independent posts so that you won't have to drill into your brick wall.

I recommend having a quick look at this discussion - Merbau side gate and panel by @diy_hausdesigns. However, if you decide to anchor your post to your timber brick wall, I suggest using Ramset 300ml Chemset UltraFix Plus in combination with Chemset anchor studs.

Here are some handy step-by-step guides:

• How To Build A Gate
   
• How To Build A Picket Gate
   
• How To Install A Gate Latch

Here are some fence projects our Workshop members have shared: 

• D.I.Y. fence gate by @Oreoprojects 
   
• D.I.Y. front timber fence with gates by @Remarka6le 
   
• Side gate using decking timber by @Shannon 
   
• Timber garden gate rebuild by @bullfrogchamps 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Danson]

Hi Eric,

Thanks very much for the detailed information. I ordered some posts, palings and rails from bunnings and just got them. I ordered 

• 100 x 50mm 4.8 Fence Rail H3 Treated Pine Sawn Wet
• 100 x 100mm 2.4m Fence Post Hardwood CCA
• 100 x 16mm Fence Paling H3 Treated Pine Wet - 1.8m
• Bastion 20kg Premix Concrete

I am going to make a 90cm x 180 cm gate by following the bunnings video. Is it too heavy if I make it by using 100 x 50mm rail? Actually for the rail, the size I got is 110 x 50mm 4.8m. Do I need to cut the rail to 75 x 38mm to make the gate? Any suggestions.

Thanks again.

Danson

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Danson,

You'll be fine using the 100 x 50mm timber. The gate will be very solid and a tad heavy, so make sure you use some decent-sized hinges on it, such as the Goliath Left Handed Gate Strap Hinge. These hinges, unlike the Pinnacle 16mm Galvanised LH Long Strap Security Gate Hinge, have ball bearings in them to ensure a smooth opening of the gate.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell