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09-03-02, 06:37 PM

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what is the best hardware to use on a 4 foot wide by 6 ft tall fence gate. i want something that will NOT SAG. should i expect to put steel in the gate to strengthen it?

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09-03-02, 10:30 PM

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A well made gate should not sag for a while, even with constant use. For sags a tie rod is usually connected from the top hinge side to the bottom swing side and tightened until the sag is pulled up.

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09-05-02, 06:19 PM

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thanks jeff,

have to make sure the animals, i mean kids do not swing on it!

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