How to fix Colourbond fence gates leaning?

[EvansT]

I had a Colourbond fence installed with double gates but have noticed within 6-12 months the gates are sagging (as you will see by the gap in the photo).

How can I fix this to stop them from leaning - can I just move the hinge to fix it or will I need to brace each door (and how do I do that)?

Thanks.

[EricL]

Hello @EvansT 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about your Colorbond fence.

If your fence is still under warranty, I suggest calling the installer and claiming your warranty concerning the fence gate. If not, I suggest looking at the hinge and having a close look and see if the screws on the hinge have come loose. If they have, perhaps they just need to be tightened.

However, if the screws are now loose and no longer bite into the steel. I suggest bringing one of the screws to the store and speaking to the hardware specialist and asking them to help you find the same type of screw but the next size up. You can then use the new screw to tighten the hinge back to your door.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[EvansT]

Thanks Eric. Unfortunately the company that built it has disappeared (and the owner now under investigation) so I can't go back to them. I will try  tightening them but if it doesn't work, I will definitely come in with the screws to find a solution. 

Thanks so much for your help!

[EricL]

Hi @EvansT 

Let us know how you go, and if you run into any other issues with the gate, please don't hesitate to post a question.

Eric

[EvansT]

Thanks Eric. Using a bigger screw definitely helped - thanks. That was combined with the people who built it not putting the hinge on straight either. But all good now. Appreciate the help. 

[Jason]

Great, many thanks for letting us know @EvansT.

Feel free to post anytime you need a hand.

Jason