Fence palings and decking timber used to make a side gate for less than $100. The project I made this 1.8m high x 900mm wide garden gate to match my 1.8 m high fence. It gives me access to a reserve at the back of my property. It was very cost effective. I was quoted $550 - $650 for someone to make a similar gate. I bought all my materials from Bunnings Botany (always great staff in the the timber yard) for a total cost of approximately $80. Steps Step 1 Buy six fence palings 150 x 19 x 1800mm. Step 2 Cut decking timber to borders at 45 degree angles. Step 3 Screw the decking timber border to palings. Step 4 Attach brackets and hang on fence. Step 5 Garden gate hung on fenceline. The lock mechanism attached to the gate. Tools and materials Materials used in the project: * 1.8m long fence palings 150 x 19 x 1800mm * Screws * Decking timber 90 x 19mm. Tools used in the project: * Bosch Blue drill * Drill driver. How to build a gate The Bunnings team has shared a step-by-step guide How to build a picket gate complete with a full list of tools and materials. More inspiration for your gate project Bunnings Workshop member bullfrogchamps completed a timber garden gate rebuild because their existing side gate had become decrepit. Community member Tara used recycled pallet timber to build this D.I.Y. side gate using a Bunnings video tutorial. For more ideas from Bunnings Workshop community members, check out our Top 10 most popular fence projects.

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D.I.Y. fence gate

Fence palings and decking timber used to make a side gate for less than $100.

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I made this 1.8m high x 900mm wide garden gate to match my 1.8 m high fence. It gives me access to a reserve at the back of my property. It was very cost effective. I was quoted $550 - $650 for someone to make a similar gate. I bought all my materials from Bunnings Botany (always great staff in the the timber yard) for a total cost of approximately $80.