How to build a gate on my front porch?

Question

The porch opening is 6 foot wide and I would like a gate to keep my dog from running off. The posts on either side are 4x4 posts. I would like to build a wood gate with 2x2's but am not sure if I need something stronger for support? Also, how do I latch it? If I use 2 gates that come together at the middle will I need slide latches on both sides so that if the dog jumps up on it the gate will not come unlatched?

Wendy · Answer

Check out these tutorials ! https://www.hometalk.com/categories/build/garden-needs/fences-gates

DesertRose · Answer

A six foot wide gate is quite big for a porch, have you considered one that slides rather than swings open?

William · Answer

For a six foot opening you would need two gates. One gate would be too heavy and start to shift. The frame of the gate(s) should be 2X4 lumber. You don't have to use slide latches but actual gate latch.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Hardware-Gate-Hardware-Gate-Latches-Handles/N-5yc1vZc2e2

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