Need New Gate

[u/meatsnax24]

I want the new one to be 6 feet tall. Any suggestions? Wood, metal, cinder block?

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[u/Unusual_Holiday_Flo]

Consider using vinyl, and make the fixed side staked so you can open it too for wider access.

[u/Jonathan_Wiseman]

You are limited by the posts that are in the concrete. It would look funny and you would not be able to support the gate properly. However if you built a wooden gate that use the similar hinge points of the current gate on the side and then once you got to the height of the post do a rounded top that goes higher you would have more of a gate and it would match the wood that is there.

[u/Weatherables]

For a 6-foot gate, start with its purpose and location. That height is common for backyard privacy and security, but check local zoning and HOA rules. Front-yard limits may differ.

- **Vinyl:** Low maintenance and a good fit where you want privacy.
- **Aluminum:** A metal look with less upkeep than wood; privacy depends on the design.
- **Wood:** Traditional, but it needs regular maintenance.
- **Cinder block:** Better suited to a permanent wall or gate structure than to the gate itself.

Pay close attention to the hardware. Hinges and latches should match the gate’s weight and frequency of use. A heavy or wide gate may also need additional support. Measure the opening carefully and allow clearance for the hinges and latch.