Hi, welcome to the forum.


I'd use stainless screws, there is a big range available and they aren't too expensive  look HERE

A 6x6 gatepost would really need half of it burying in a big hole, why not use 6x3 and that is easier to screw to the wall with coach screws?

PAR won't last 5 minutes outside, you need treated tanalised timber, best to get it from a builders merchant or a specialist fencing supplies merchant.

Hope this helps, otherwise ask away

Keith

Cheers guys  

Yeah wasn't the best username, but i thought it was best to make it clear i am a novice to woodwork. I will probally change my username once i get in to the swing of things

the gate will be about approx 5 feet tall by 2 feet wide.
It will be uesd to keep the kids in or out depending on how you look at it. So i guess a closed design  

Will any stainless steel screws do so long as they are the right length  

6x3 will be fine for the gate post fixed to the wall, but the wall is rendered so do you have any tips for getting the post leve l

I will get treated timber as you suggested, but when you say it is 6mm oversized and will need planing to get smooth and flat, do you mean at the timber merchants or by myself (much easier at the merchants i guess   )

newbie

I think what BA was saying is that generally tanalised timber is 6mm bigger than PAR for any given size because it hasn't been planed smooth. That said my local builders merchant is now stocking mostly pre-planed tanalised timber

Scrit just put the timber out in the sun for a few days  .

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More or less, Pozidrive drive in easy, but slotted are stronger.

Aright guys ,

After reading your replys and doing some research over the weekend i have come up with a plan of attack.

What if i use 6x3 treated timber for the gate posts fixed with 100mm coach screws M10.
Use 4x2 treated timber to make the gate (two stiles, three rails, and two diagional braces connecting the rails).
Use slotted wood screws for the gate cladding, but i am unsure about what timber size would be best for the cladding.
Use 50mm oval head nails for the weatherboard fence cladding.

What do you think guys does this sound ok?
Any advice about what size timber to use for the gate cladding?
Also the guy at the merchants was trying to convince me to use x4 or 4x2 for the gate post does that seem like a good idea (i suppose you would of suggested it if it was)?

hope you can help

Hiya,

Not sure if I'm too late with this posting but, with regards screws/fixings, have you heard of and/or considered the Spax screws? They do screws that require an 'Allen Key' type driver bit, but, there's no cam out with the bits.

I've done some fencing/decking recently and used some of them and absolutely love them. They drive in really easily with no pilot holes as the threads are really sharp an therefore cut through the wood better.

Anyway, if you've started then it doesn't matter, but, just an idea.

Sandy.