How To Build A Deck Gate

Deck gate codes safety guides.

How to build a deck gate - Push the gate tight against the hinge post and screw the hinges to the post. For residential homes the international residential code requires that. Putting a gate at the top of your deck stairs is a simple safety solution. Making sure your project is up to code can be one of the more intimidating parts of building something.

We needed a gate on the deck to control the dog traffic. Open and close the gate to make sure it swings freely. Banjo short by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution lic. Before you start building consider safety.

With a gate in place your deck becomes a secure play area for your children and pets. The gate cannot open. Safety guidelines for deck gates.