The first project at the house is a small but satisfying side gate installation. It's at the front of the house so I was keen for it to look good but not cost a too much. This was at the beginning of lockdown (2020 pandemic) so getting materials was tricky so I decided to just buy a gate rather than make one from scratch.

There are a couple of challenges and some problem solving involved which makes the process all the more satisfying.


A thing happened: apparently quite a few of you have contacted the eBay seller from whom I bought my gate, mentioning the video I made. So he reached out to me and offered a 10% discount to viewers off the eBay prices for anyone going direct.

Andy’s a lovely guy, runs his business solo from his workshop in Lincolnshire, sourcing all the redwood pine from his local timber merchant with delivery in just a few days. He can do bespoke sizes to fit any gap. Give him a call on 01522 697793 or email [email protected] and mention my name/ this video .


Materials:
Gate: https://ebay.to/300Rjuu
Cuprinol stain (golden brown): https://amzn.to/3hKszP1
Clear Osmo oil: https://amzn.to/3fKZAJf
75x75 post
2x bags of postcrete
44x44 redwood pse timber
Washers
Screws
Cement
Sand
Masonry bolts: https://www.toolstation.com/lightning...
2 x 2 pack hinges: https://www.toolstation.com/lightdut...
Code lock Screwfix https://www.screwfix.com/p/smithlock...
Staples (or what I call hoop nails): https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfixga...

My website https://www.alidymock.com
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Email [email protected]