STEP 3 Review your gate size and configuration

Single Gate

  • for openings up to 10’ wide.
  • for use on pedestrian and/or vehicular routes.

Double Gate

  • for openings up to 20’ wide.
  • possible configurations include 2 equal size gates or consider combining a smaller man-gate with a larger gate panel for easy pedestrian access.

 

Click here to view all Gate Configurations

STEP 4 Review the recommended hardware

Mounting with Central Eye Hardware (8312)

Central Eye Hardware

  • gate is hung between the posts.
  • a 4-1/2” to 5” space between the gate and the post is required.
  • easy lateral adjustment.
  • most common method of installation in the US and Canada.

Mounting with Rear Eye Hardware (8324)

  • gate is hung aligned with flush with the face of the posts and hardware is installed on the on the face of the posts.
  • a 1/2” to 1” space between the gate and the post is required.
  • gate will swing open 180 degrees.
  • easy lateral adjustment.

Step 5 Select and download the plans and materials list

Using Central Eye Hardware
Double Gates
4’W and 4’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
4’W and 5’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
4’W and 6’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
4’W and 8’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
4’W and 10’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
5’W and 5’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
6’W and 6’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
8’W and 8’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
10’W and 10’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
Single Gates
4’W x 48”H Double V Single Gate
5’W x 48”H Double V Single Gate
6’W x 48”H Double V Single Gate
8’W x 48”H Double V Single Gate
10’W x 48”H Double V Single Gate

Using Rear Eye Hardware
Double Gates
4’W and 4’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
4’W and 5’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
4’W and 6’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
4’W and 8’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
4’W and 10’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
5’W and 5’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
6’W and 6’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
8’W and 8’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
10’W and 10’W x 48”H Double V Double Gates
Single Gates
4’W x 48”H Double V Single Gate
5’W x 48”H Double V Single Gate
6’W x 48”H Double V Single Gate
8’W x 48”H Double V Single Gate
10’W x 48”H Double V Single Gate

Step 6 Select and download the instructions

Double V Gate Build Instructions
Tips + Pointers for Installing Gate and Posts

Step 7 Purchase lumber and lay your gate out as shown on the plans and instructions

Step 8 Build your gate and install

Please note, plans can be used as supplied or you can modify to meet your specific requirements.

Snug Cottage Hardware would love to see what you’ve built! Please send us pictures when your project is complete.