Best fit
Wood privacy fences, side yards, gardens, and architectural entries where material continuity and custom proportions matter.
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Wood gates built to coordinate with the fence and resist sag.
Blue Squirrel designs wood pedestrian and driveway gates around frame stiffness, post support, hardware, privacy, grade, and the visual rhythm of the adjoining fence. The opening is engineered as a moving structure, not a leftover panel.
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Where wood gates work best
Tradeoffs to plan for
Wood moves with moisture and weather. Wide leaves, heavy cladding, weak frames, and undersized posts increase the chance of sag or latch problems.
Read the guideScope and cost factors
Opening width, frame material, infill pattern, posts, hinges, latch, finish, grade, demolition, and access shape the installed scope.
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Build the frame and support around the gate’s real weight
We measure the opening, confirm clearances and swing, specify support and hardware, then coordinate the gate pattern with the surrounding wood fence.
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Site walk & priorities
We review the fence line, grade, access, gates, drainage, privacy, pets, and the way the property is used.
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Selections & written scope
We confirm materials, heights, posts, gates, removals, finish details, responsibilities, and pricing in writing.
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Installation & daily checks
The crew lays out the work, installs the system, checks alignment and hardware, and keeps the work area organized.
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Final walkthrough & care
We test gates, review the completed fence, explain care and warranty information, and document any final adjustments.
Questions about wood gates
How wide can a wood fence gate be?
Width depends on frame construction, infill weight, post strength, hinge capacity, and frequency of use. Very wide openings may perform better as double gates or with a steel frame.
Can a sagging wood gate be repaired?
Sometimes. Hinge adjustment, hardware, bracing, or frame reinforcement may restore service, but a twisted or deteriorated gate may be better rebuilt. The posts and footing should be checked first.
Should a wood gate have a steel frame?
A steel frame can improve rigidity for wide, heavy, or frequently used gates while allowing wood infill to match the fence. It is not necessary for every small pedestrian gate.
How do you keep a wood gate from dragging?
Proper post and footing design, a rigid frame, appropriate bracing, quality hinges, and enough planned clearance are essential. Drainage, frost movement, and changing grade should also be considered.
Can a wood gate match an existing cedar fence?
Usually, though new cedar will look different from weathered boards at first. Board profile, spacing, trim, hardware, and finish can be coordinated so the gate belongs with the existing fence.
Plan the wood gate before the fence details are finalized.
Tell us the opening size, fence profile, privacy goal, grade, and how often the gate will be used.