It specifies a minimum height of 42 inches above the deck surface and that is the height you should make your gate.
Building a wood deck gate.
No gaps in or under the gate can be wider than four inches.
The gate should open onto the deck not onto the stairs.
Total cost is under 50.
The key is understanding a few basics about gate building and you can build any design gate you want.
Design and hardware are what make a wooden gate operate well for decades.
How to build gates for a wood deck checking in with chelsea features a new diy project how to build gates for a wood deck today s homeowner tv co host chelsea lipford wolf has two children who need protection from steep deck stairs.
These instructions can be adapted for construction of custom hidden panel lattice or driveway gates.
How to build a deck gate.
How to build your own deck stair gate.
Fortunately a diy deck gate only needs to follow a small handful of guidelines in order to be safe and accessible.
For residential homes the international residential code requires that.
Simple easy to follow instructions if you can use a drill you can build this gate.
The gate cannot open.
Hand rails and gates must be at least 42 above the deck surface.
With just some basic tools and materials you can add a simple but attractive gate to your deck.
The gate must open onto the deck not the stairs.