On Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:26:46 +0100, Fred wrote:

Hi,

A neighbour has a rusty metal gate that he would like to replace. It is
fifteen feet wide but the few places he has asked only supply replacements
up to 12 feet wide.

How easy is it to make a wooden gate that size? What thickness of timber
would be required? I presume you use one or more thick diagonals and
either leave it open, or if privacy is required, nail T&G on top?

TIA

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It might make sense in the circumstances to have the old gate sand blasted
and possibly strengthened, depending on condition. There are plenty of mobile sand
blasters around. At least he would know that the gate post will take the strain.

It will be quite difficult to make a wooden gate of the required length
without making it unduly heavy - perhaps too heavy for the existing gate
post.

Cic.

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