As the gate will put additional stress on the adjacent posts install a 4 inch by 4 inch treated lumber post inside the vinyl post flush with the side of the post where the hardware will attach and secure with screws for stability.
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Feature offset screw holes help provide strength and prevent wood splitting.
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The wood also gives the hardware something to grab onto.
02 use that measurement to cut two horizontal rails for the gate.
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01 measure the horizontal distance between the gate posts then deduct for the hinges and latch so the gate can open and close.
Cut and attach the piece if needed and take it into account when measuring for the gate rails.
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When setting the gate posts plan the spacing so you can use full pickets to build your gate.
Check the requirements for your hardware.
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The hardware for the gate on this fence required an additional built out piece on the latch side gate post.