New Gate

Discussion in 'Renovation & Home Improvement' started by Ryno, 16th Jan, 2016.

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  1. Ryno

    Ryno Well-Known Member

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    Hey Guys

    Anyone know a fencer in the west sydney area. I need a new gate.

    Cheers

    Ryan
     
  2. bob shovel

    bob shovel Well-Known Member

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    Dunn and farrugia are the big name but pricey.
    Check the local papers for better deals
     
  3. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Timber? Steel? Colorbond? Chainwire?
     
  4. BKRinvesting

    BKRinvesting Well-Known Member

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    I had a good experience with Scott from Jims Fenciing Emu Plains :)
    Good price, good service.
     
  5. moridog

    moridog Well-Known Member

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    Have a look at salvage yards and the tip shops, they are packed with them. I had one made a few years ago from a cast iron bed head and end, turned one upside down and a metal fabricator weld them, the handyman installed it, I love it, mind you, that's a front gate, the driveway gates are ancient from the old house over the road.
     
  6. Bayview

    Bayview Well-Known Member

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    If you are a bit of a handyman, you can get all the bits you require from Bunnings - premade gate frames made of gal steel, with hinges, instructions and can be trimmed to size (need an angle grinder), etc.

    I made one for the side of our last PPoR - took a day to do...rapid-set concrete in the posts, then measure and cut the frame, assemble that, attach hinges to posts, cut and attach wooden slats (need a drill for this part), hang gate and stain slats.

    Not a good photo, but you can see it down the right side of the house.

    (Incidentally; that letter box took almost a day to do as well! :eek:)
     
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  7. moridog

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    Great letterbox!
     
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  8. Ryno

    Ryno Well-Known Member

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    Already got a quote fron dunn and farrugia they were expensive.
    Im after a aluminion gate with horizontal slatting. Im pretty handy however the side of the house is not level so the gate needs to be tapered if thats the correct word.

    Thats a freaking awesome letter box dude. Lol
     
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