Driveway Gate Installation: Post Spacing, Post Width and Post Depth

How to Calculate Your Gate’s Post Hole Spacing, Width and Depth

When it comes to installing your own aluminum or iron driveway gate, its key to get your gate post placements correct. Luckily, calculating your driveway gate’s post spacing, post hole depth and post hole width is pretty easy. However, they are calculations you’ll want to know before you start digging.

In the video below, we walk through how to calculate all the important gate post measurements in a visual and easy to understand way.

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I've been working in the fence industry since 2009 with a wide array of installation, sales and marketing experience. I've had lots of experience with different types of iron and aluminum fence and gate installations. Generally a 'DIY' kind of guy when it comes to a wide array of projects.

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