gate post?

[salynn]

Hi,

I have a 6ft gate to hang and have used 4x4 timber posts. I have read in a couple of places that 5x5 should be used and am wondering whether to go with a lighter gate.

Can anyone advise please?

the gate is a fairly heavy hardwood/featherboards gate

Cheers

 

[customtimber]

Hi,

A 4x4 post will not cope the weight and stresses forced upon it if using hardwood and featheredge you ill need a min 5x5 i would be inclined to go 6x6 with 3ft in the ground concreted. Ensure to use proper gate furniture i.e.

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/86273...ndard-Gate-Fitting-Kit-Galvanised-85x665x85mm

For an example.

Or as you said making a very, very light gate.

Hope this of help.

 

[salynn]

Hi,
i bought all the materials, including gate to order, from a reputable(?) supplier in Kent and 4x4 posts were supplied including gate and fixings (2 X medium Tee hinges)

the wooden posts are 2.7m (3ft in ground) and have been set in concrete, just the gate left to hang.

Not sure what to do now. Am tempted to go with lighter gate. thanks

 

[customtimber]

Hi,

That was a bit naughty of them But to try and make good out of a bad situation you can add a block of wood at the opposite end of the gate ( op from post) so that the full weight of gate is not putting all the stresses on the post.

I would still be tempted to change ironmongary!

Best of luck

 

[Deluks]

Having seen the gate in the other post. He meant 6ft high!

 

[Thermo]

if its the gate in the other posts then a 4 x 4 will be fine as its a softwood closeboard