The balusters must be spaced closely enough to prevent a 4 inch sphere from passing between them and the distance between the bottom of the gate and the decking should be no more than 4 inches when the gate is closed.
How to build a wood gate for my deck.
With a gate in place your deck becomes a secure play area for your children and pets.
One thing to note is the 4 x 41 pieces is assuming your entrance width is 41.
Knowing how to build a deck gate is a beneficial skill for homeowners.
I apologize if this point was already brought up again great instructions.
Collect measurements for the length of your gate taken from the opening at the top of the stairs and then subtract an inch to allow for gate hardware to be installed later.
The gate should open onto the deck not onto the stairs.
It specifies a minimum height of 42 inches above the deck surface and that is the height you should make your gate.
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To build a wooden gate start by measuring your gate opening and cutting top bottom and side planks that are slightly smaller than the opening.
Before you start building consider safety.
Putting a gate at the top of your deck stairs is a simple safety solution.
My deck gate width is 46.
Mark and cut the top of your gate to height.
This allows enough swing room at the bottom of the gate to deal with terrain challenges.
Make a second measurement for the height of your gate while keeping in mind the bottom edge can t be more than 4 above the deck.
So make sure you measure the width.