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General Category => The Knowledge => OT Knowledge => Topic started by: Gattopardo on 26 July, 2020, 11:15:13 am

Title: Replacing a rotten gate, what wood should I use
Post by: Gattopardo on 26 July, 2020, 11:15:13 am
The rear gate at the GF house is held together by just the paint in many places.

Was wondering what wood to use to built the gate. Was thinking about using decking wood, as it is guaranteed for 10 years! or the cheaper decking for five years so that means that it should last a while painted.

Will ad a picture shortly.
Title: Re: Replacing a rotten gate, what wood should I use
Post by: Asterix, the former Gaul. on 27 July, 2020, 09:14:20 am
I have used decking wood for a gate. It did a year before I sold the place and I am sure it will do another nine!  I wouldn't paint pressure treated (tanalised)timber as I prefer just to spray another coat of preservative on. It lets the wood 'breathe'.
Title: Re: Replacing a rotten gate, what wood should I use
Post by: Aunt Maud on 27 July, 2020, 06:29:19 pm
Tree wood.

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Title: Re: Replacing a rotten gate, what wood should I use
Post by: Gattopardo on 28 July, 2020, 02:46:43 pm
The replacement gate needs to be painted green, because the current gate is Green.  Was going to do it today, but can't be bothered too hot.
Title: Re: Replacing a rotten gate, what wood should I use
Post by: Asterix, the former Gaul. on 28 July, 2020, 03:41:54 pm
Quote from: Gattopardo on 28 July, 2020, 02:46:43 pm
The replacement gate needs to be painted green, because the current gate is Green.  Was going to do it today, but can't be bothered too hot.

Tomorrow will be hotter.
Title: Re: Replacing a rotten gate, what wood should I use
Post by: Gattopardo on 28 July, 2020, 08:17:02 pm
Quote from: asterix on 28 July, 2020, 03:41:54 pm
Quote from: Gattopardo on 28 July, 2020, 02:46:43 pm
The replacement gate needs to be painted green, because the current gate is Green.  Was going to do it today, but can't be bothered too hot.

Tomorrow will be hotter.

Well it is not getting done as I can't be arsed, especially after the 'discussions' I've been told today.
Title: Re: Replacing a rotten gate, what wood should I use
Post by: Valiant on 01 September, 2020, 06:18:50 pm
Just seal the top end grain.
Title: Re: Replacing a rotten gate, what wood should I use
Post by: CAMRAMan on 02 September, 2020, 04:23:18 pm
I fitted a gate 12 years ago that is still almost as good as new. It is only pine, but I gave it several coats of a good preserver and paid special attention to the end grain, as recommended above.
Title: Re: Replacing a rotten gate, what wood should I use
Post by: Gattopardo on 06 November, 2021, 03:37:52 pm
Still not sorted out a picture but will do in a bit.

Looking at the price of wood seems that this maybe expensive, but a DIY store have a plain wood door for €50 that I was thinking of buying and adding sections to so that the door would fit between the gate posts.

EDIT: Wow this has taken ages.
Title: Re: Replacing a rotten gate, what wood should I use
Post by: chopstick on 08 November, 2021, 10:44:17 am
Especially if the gate is not tall, deconstructed pallets can be a good source of timber for gates.  Some pallets are even made from hardwoods such as oak.  But from what you say, you want something "door" sized.  €50 for a ready made door sounds like a bargain if it's suitable but adding sections to increase the width sounds like a faff to me.  Otherwise I reckon constructing a shed-door style gate from a few planks of treated timber would be best bang for buck.  A local fencer/shed builder might be able to knock one up for you at the right size for a reasonable price.