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How-To Fix a Gate

4,254 views · Published 19 June 2015 · 1:49 · Indexed 18 October 2026

Channel: Mitchell Dillman · 2015 · Howto & Style

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Watch How-To Fix a Gate and learn one of the fastest methods to repair just about any sagging wooden gateway. http://mitchelldillman.com

Many wooden gates sag over time simply because the joinery begins to  loosen. This is usually an easy fix requiring nothing more than a few strategically placed screws. The following steps will walk you through the solution.

1. Release latch and open gate.

2. Using a small block of wood for a spacer, lift the gate from below, raising it enough to set on your spacer block.

3. Next, using a small shim, continue to lift the gate beyond the level at which you want it to hang. (this assures a good fix)

4. Now you are ready to begin tightening the old screws back, and installing new screws along the gate stringers, next to the old ones that have become loose.

5. Be certain to check all the screws in the gate hinges, as these too tend to loosen over time.

6. Once you have tightened all the existing screws and installed new ones to help secure the gate in the new, raised position, simple remove the shim and wooden spacer.

7. Next, take time to fully open and close your gate, making any final adjustments to the latch and closure springs.

There you have it, that's how to fix a gate...now your gate should swing and close with ease, just like new.

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