Trying to get this gate to sit level and swing freely. I used an adjust-a-gate kit. The width is 92", height is 6’. I have used the lightest possible wood, and I can’t get this damn thing to hang straight. The turnbuckle that came with it bent straight and came flying out of the holes, so I used a different one I had on hand. Clearly the wheel isn’t doing anything except causing the gate to warp since it isn’t centered under the weight.
I want to add a diagonal cross brace from the bottom hinge to the top corner, but I’m not sure how exactly to do it with the 3 horizontal boards.
I’m also considered replacing the hinges with 3 extra long strap hinges, one on each horizontal board.
What do you guys think?
For the diagonal brace, you can actually notch the horizontal boards where they intersect with the diagonal so the brace sits flush against the pickets - just use a chisel to cut shallow notches in the horizontals, then secure the diagonal with screws thru both pieces at each intersection ponit.