2 1x4x8 pressure treated lumber each board cut into two 41 pieces lowes home depot will do 4 cuts for free so you don t even need a saw at home 9 36 pressure treated baluster square ends not angled 36 2 5 x 9 ceramic coated deck screws.
Pressure treated wooden deck gate.
We still have some leftover stain from last year s deck rejuvenation that will make the gates a perfect match but we have to wait about 2 3 weeks before we can stain them pressure treated wood can bubble or peel if you don t let it dry out for a little while before staining or painting it.
Here is how to build a deck gate in eight easy steps.
Find a dealer of yellawood brand products near you.
Building your gate on site eliminates measurement issues so you get the right gate the first time every time.
The most appropriate wood for your gate depends on your budget climate and color preferences.
Whatever your choice avoid low grade lumber for building a deck gate because it s prone to shrinking or warping which can impair the functionality.
Lumber pressure treated 2x4s and several 2x2 balusters depending on the desired width.
There s nothing quite like the natural beauty of a wood deck.
2 4 decorative tee hinges.
Measure the opening at the top of the stairs.
Four metal corner braces.
Usually the most time consuming section of a fence build is constructing the gate.
The premier gate frame kit on the market adjust a gate is a straight forward lifelong solution easy enough for homeowners but with superior quality that meets the demands of the professional contractor.
Pressure treated gates say goodbye to guesswork.