Gate hinges?

[duneslider]

I need to build a couple gates that will go between my garage and property line. I will be doing a 8' gate and a 5' gate. The 8 foot will not open very often. The 5 will be used frequently and then I will swing both open when I need to get the trailers in and out. I will probably add a wheel to the 8 foot to help carry the weight but I am curious what people are using for good heavy duty hinges. This will be a wood frame gate with a wire mesh in the middle. I have struggled with finding quality hinges for wood gates. Any good options out there that you all have found?

 

[The Cobbler]

look at chain link fencing hinges . heavy duty, and adjustable so you can tweak them as required .

 

[duneslider]

look at chain link fencing hinges . heavy duty, and adjustable so you can tweak them as required .

Not sure how to make the chain link stuff work on wood posts and frames. That is more the "style" I am thinking of though...

 

[The Cobbler]

if you have a chain link supplier ( not a big box store) they should have various styles, with lags & studs etc

 

[jack stand]

Farm type gate hinges. Usually has a big lag to go through the post and the other side is a strap type that will work well with the gate. Do you have a Tractor Supply around your?

 

[billconner]

This?

 

[duneslider]

This?

I have seen some like this that would work but wasn't certain if that was a good option or not.

 

[jack stand]

This is what I was thinking of

....for a wooden gate.

 

[duneslider]

This is what I was thinking of

....for a wooden gate.

I think I will go that route only not the lag style and do the through bolt style. I worry about lags long term.

 

[jack stand]

Those lags are about 3/4".
I'd worry about the posts sagging before I'd worry about the lags.

 

[KEH]

The kind billconner posted have worked fine for me. The lag style lasts fine as long as the wooden post remains solid, which is also true of the type billconner posted

KEH

 

[kwb]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074Q2NY74/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Bought two of these for a 14' gate that weighs about 1000# - works great.

 

[pbon]

We use the L hook lags. The posts will sag over time so anchor that post in concrete. If the lag fails relocate it once or reverse the gate and hang from the other side.

 

[Renegade1LI]

I’ve seen a lot of sagging gates, always look to see why. One thing that helps is using 6 x 6s for the posts set in concrete. I’m going to be making some gates, 12’ for a parking area. I’m thinking of making some piano style full length out of schedule 40 pipe.

I made some hinges last year for my rolling docks and have been very happy how they held up. Instead of using tube I’ll use angle which can distribute the load along the post and frame. Determine your gate location and get the angle to match.

Also it helps using wood that holds hardware well, I’m using pt syp but might look at some other material. I made some double gates out of pt a few years ago and they have held up very well.

 

[KEH]

This is a suggestion from many years ago and I have never tried it: Have posts of appropriate steel pipe size. Weld an assembly in an H shape with short legs at bottom. Weld a piece of pipe joining the uprights together making the bottom connection the desired width of the gate opening. Dig holes for the upright posts and a trench to hold the cross brace. Weld suitable hinges on post. Make or buy gate. Put whole assembly of posts and cross piece, also gate if desired at this point in the holes and trench. Use supports to hold assembly upright, then pour concrete. Remove supports. This assembly should prevent sagging.

KEH

 

[kbs2244]

remember that gates do not have to swing
for a wide opening a sliding or pivoting (RR gate style) may be a better answer

 

[Hooked]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074Q2NY74/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Bought two of these for a 14' gate that weighs about 1000# - works great.

I'd be interested in how you rigged these for a gate hinge. Picture??

 

[Monza Harry]

If one top and one bottom hinge isn't strong enough [real or imagined, we LOVE overbuilt here] add more to the top as to taste. My experience has the top stretching under tension, and the bottom one in compression, is harder to crush than bend/twist/stretch. I have a couple (Ok 2 x doubles) of 6' gates on 4X4's and they aren't really up to it even the 4'ers aren't awe inspiring either. One sided 6' tall privacy's. I used these gate kits, not sure I would again adding latches and dead bolts to these are a pain. Harry

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/peak-heavy-duty-steel-fence-gate-bracket-kit-in-matte-black-fits-gates-26-inch-to-60-inch-w-72-inch-h-/1000421693

There appears to be a newer design that would be better than this.

 

[Zeke]

An old carpenter told me to build gates a little out of plumb to anticipate the sag. He was right. Every gate I have built since has sagged in to perfection in about a week. Being a door hanger by trade, I don't do this with doors, but if I had a brute, I might hedge a little.

 

[FredWanaker]

one option on the 8" is make two 4'that meet in the middle. Not nearly the leverage on the hinge and post. My 4' gates lasted 22 years with conventional hinges. On my 8' gates I ran stainless bolts through the hinges to nuts and fender washers on the other side. They are holding up fine. The issue with wooden gates is that the wood swells and contracts with the seasons and moisture. That works the hinges loose. I use two 4 x 4 posts bolted together while my neighbor used an 8 x 8 post. If I was starting completely from scratch (can't as it would require concrete demolition) I would build a heavy steel frame. powercoat and attach 2 x 4's to it to nail to. This assumes one wants privacy. If the entry area were large enough I would have a sliding gate, which can be operated with a remote.

 

[2Rocky]

if you weld, then the Spring Creek pipe sleeves work good.

Snap Ring for Round Hinges 5-3/4"

www.springcreekproducts.com

 

[JRC3]

This?

Best if that top hinge is turned down otherwise the gate can be lifted right off the hinges. The bottom hinge holds the weight and the top hinge just keeps et all upright.

 

[Joemctag]

I need to build a couple gates that will go between my garage and property line. I will be doing a 8' gate and a 5' gate. The 8 foot will not open very often. The 5 will be used frequently and then I will swing both open when I need to get the trailers in and out. I will probably add a wheel to the 8 foot to help carry the weight but I am curious what people are using for good heavy duty hinges. This will be a wood frame gate with a wire mesh in the middle. I have struggled with finding quality hinges for wood gates. Any good options out there that you all have found?

I always tie the tops of my gate posts together when possible, meaning almost always. Gates close and latch as well as the day they were hung. You could always take the top member off for an unusually high vehicle or load.