How to repair a wooden gate

I had to learn how to fix a wood gate when my own front door just dropped unexpectedly. I thought I would just make it a DIY project and attempted a hinge replacement, only to find myself nursing an injury. I learned that of course, you have to wear a protective gear and then start with unscrewing the hinges to realign the door. Let me share with you the complete guide I was shared by the expert who came to fix the door.

How to Fix a Wood Gate?

• Start by understanding the fault. It can be sagging gate, misalignment, rotting wood, swollen or warped wood or it could just be a painting issue.

• After identifying the problem, make sure that you have the right material to fix them.

• You could have to unscrew the hinges, or replace the damaged parts based on what you are dealing with

• If it is about repainting or staining, you will have to get the paint and apply a fresh coat of paint.

If you feel this is tedious, you must call an expert and get the job done. 

Last month, we had planned to buy a new main gate but it got canceled as my grandfather repaired our broken wooden main gate. Magically grandpa fixes all the scratches and our swelled gate converts into the ideal new gate. I will share with you a few tips about how to repair a wooden gate. All these tips my grandfather applied to repair our gate.  

Wooden gate repair

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   If your wooden gate is swollen because of moisture then you can apply a water-resistant coat of paint, it works effectively.

2.  

   You have to take care of gate maintenance from time-to-time, it can extend its lifetime.    

3.  

   You need to be aware about insects or mold attacks, there are spray and powder available in the market you can use to keep this problem away.

4.  

   For the restoration purpose always prefer oil containing stain or you can restore your wooden gate by using oil and vinegar.

5.  

   With the help of wood fillers, you can easily fill the holes and stitch the cracks as well.

6.  

   Keep mini-tools at home, if any part of the gate is damaged or breaks then they will help you to attach or fix them perfectly. 

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   In this way, you can work on your gate to make wooden gate restoration

   successful.