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Originally Posted by cantdrv55 View Post
Hey all, I have a sagging 10’ gate I need to fix. The gate posts also should be replaced but their cemented in my driveway.
The post looks fine.

Unscrew the gate, lay it on the ground, measure, and duplicate it with 2x4 and 1x6.
A hand saw and electric drill/screwdriver should be the only tools needed.

New wood should be stained a year later in hot dry conditions after the moisture levels have stabilized.

Add another hinge or two in the center for support if you want.

Apply lots of stain/oil to the post itself. Or even build up a bevel around the base to shed water.
That should last a while.
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