Cape Cod Board Gate
Requires a minimum of 4.5" between the gate and the post. Making calculations using 5" for gap is advised.
Gates hung
between the posts can be hung on either a square or round post.
Requires 4.5 to 5.0 inches between gate and post (filler
blocks can be used)
Gates open approximate 100 degrees in each direction.
Easily adjusted.
Very heavy duty and strong hardware.
Links to Gate Configurations and Plans
Central Eye Single Cape Cod Board Gates Central Eye Double Cape Cod Board Gates
Rear Eye Single Cape Cod Board Gates Rear Eye Double Cape Cod Board Gates
The Cape Cod Board Gate can be built as single gates or
double gates. The gates can be hung either with our
Central Eye Double Strap
Hardware (8312) or with our
Rear Eye Double Strap Hardware (8324).
Below we list the advantages of
each type of hardware and a link that will take you to many gate
configurations,
detailed plans, layout and construction instructions.
Links to Gate Configurations and Plans
Central Eye Single Cape Cod Board Gates Central Eye Double Cape Cod Board Gates
Rear Eye Single Cape Cod Board Gates Rear Eye Double Cape Cod Board Gates
Gates hung between
the posts must be hung on a square post.
Requires 0.5 to 1.0 inches between gate and post
Gates open 180 degrees to fold back against adjacent fence.
Easily adjusted.
Very heavy duty and strong hardware.
Between Post Hinge installation using 8256 mounting plate and adjustable pins. Gap between gate and post 0.5" to 1.0".
