After years of building and repairing garden gates, I’ve seen exactly why they fail. Today, I’m at my aunt’s house to replace a rotting plywood disaster with a heavy-duty timber gate built to survive the British weather for decades. I’m sharing all my hints and tips in one video from moisture management, braces, what timber to use, rot-proofing and the specific joinery that prevents sagging.
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