The following information is provided to prepare you for installation of your New England Woodworks custom built cedar driveway gate.
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
The first consideration that must be thought out before your driveway gate is even ordered is the size.
New England Woodworks custom gates are built to the actual size of the gate (example: a 14’...
New Englander, Dualie, Gardener and Elegant MBP kits
Note: Most assembly should be completed before setting the post in the hole.
On the main post locate the pre-drilled dowel pin holes for the crossarms.
Place dowel pins in crossarm holes. Crossarms will face front (street) and back (residence).
(If you have the dualie MBP the holes should face left and right...
To install a 6x6x72" Cedar (or Azek) or a 8x8x72" Cedar Lantern Post "Sleeve" you will need to purchase locally a 4x4x8' P.T. wooden post (pick a straight one). This is the foundation post. Secure it 26-30" into the ground with 2 bags of concrete.
Slide the Lantern Post Sleeve over the foundation post and secure in place with six+ 2-1/2" wood deck screws (not...
For over 20 years New England Woodworks has been making Custom Cedar Driveway Gates to suit the specific needs of our clients.
We work with your drawings or photos to create your dream gate out of beautiful Clear Western Red Cedar. With our concealed steel frame and stainless steel ball bearing hinges, each gate wing can be opened with one hand or add auto access controls.
Another beautiful driveway gate built by New England Woodworks and installed by Anchor Fence at a Kennebunk ME estate on the ocean.
Our Western Red Cedar Driveway Gates are manufactured to meet your security and design needs. Equally beautiful on both sides.
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A common question customers ask is “How should I install a cedar post for proper support of an arbor, mailbox post or lantern post.”
Our recommendation is to dig the hole a minimum of 24” deep (up to 30” deep) and twice as wide as the post itself. Then put gravel or crushed stone in the bottom of the hole, set the post, then backfill around the...
The following information is provided to prepare you for installation of your New England Woodworks custom built cedar driveway gate.
INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
The first consideration that must be thought out before your driveway...
New Englander, Dualie, Gardener and Elegant MBP kits
Note: Most assembly should be completed before setting the post in the hole.
On the main post locate the pre-drilled dowel pin holes for the crossarms.
Place dowel...
To install a 6x6x72" Cedar (or Azek) or a 8x8x72" Cedar Lantern Post "Sleeve" you will need to purchase locally a 4x4x8' P.T. wooden post (pick a straight one). This is the foundation post. Secure it 26-30" into the ground with...
