So, I'll need to make my chain link gate on the side of my house wider if I'm going to squeeze a boat in there. I want to go wide to avoid hitting anything. So...whats the rule of thumb when it comes to the post spacing. I only need to move one of them. I'd like to get a 10' gate (5x5). Looks like there needs to be a gap on each post and one in the middle. Thoughts??
thanks
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Buy the gate(s) and hinges and mount one gate section to the post that wont be moved. Then measure from the post to the end of that gate section.
Example: if it measures 5'6" then you know the other side needs to be 5'6". (11')
Now determine what gap you want between the sections when closed. Maybe 2". (11'2")
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thx haha...I actually googled it and they say to allow 6" greater than overall needed. 2" at each post and 2" in the middle. thx
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Put in the biggest gate that will work, and save yourself the hassle of doing it again later. A typical bass boat trailer is over 8' across the fenders, giving you only a foot of clearance. More be better.
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if u use 5 foot gates set ur post a 10 foot. the gates are not 5 foot wide
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