Dan's Project: Driveway Gate

 Continued from here.

One of Dan’s summer projects is done at last – a gate for the driveway. As with most projects, it turned out to be more than simply putting up a gate. We tied the gate into another project – window pergolas for homegrown shade. The first pergola was finished in this post; then he started on the gate. We discussed  options and decided that using materials similar to the pergola and existing privacy fence would give the most pleasing aesthetic. We also discussed one large gate versus two half gates, and Dan chose to build  half gates. 

For his materials, he pulled out a couple of privacy fence panels we bought several years ago. They’ve been stored under a tarp and need to be used. He also had some trellis similar to what he used on the pergola.

The first gate required a lot of think time, but the second was made fairly quickly. Then came hanging them.

Eventually, we’ll get the second pergola done. For now, Dan has already moved on to working on his other summer project, the outdoor kitchen. So the other pergola will have to wait. At least we can keep stray dogs out of the back yard and away from our poultry now.