{"id":7673,"date":"2020-10-17T08:37:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T08:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=7673"},"modified":"2020-10-17T08:38:53","modified_gmt":"2020-10-17T08:38:53","slug":"how-to-hang-a-farm-gate-on-a-slope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-hang-a-farm-gate-on-a-slope\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Hang A Farm Gate On A Slope?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whenever you have to install a gate on a hill, you’re sure to be faced with a lot of challenges. According to most sources, the best way to hang a farm gate on a slope is not to do it<\/em>, but sometimes it just can’t be avoided. In this article, we discuss the complications of hanging a farm gate on a slope and offer some helpful tips and creative solutions to help you deal with this farm security challenge<\/a>. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n

Installing A Farm Gate On A Hill<\/h2>\n

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Before you begin installing, try to look for an area with a minimum of sloping, and remember that when you install a gate on a hillside, you may only be able to open it one way depending upon the slope.<\/p>\n

Think about aspects of the lay of the land that will get in the way of your gate. Determine how you will counter these problems.<\/p>\n

Solutions to problems when installing a farm gate on a hill:<\/p>\n

1. Excavate to create a level area<\/h3>\n

You might need to excavate and level a surface area that will accommodate the entire swing of the gate. This will leave you with a leveled plateau surrounding the gate.<\/p>\n

2. You can create a sloped gate<\/h3>\n

When you build your gate, keep the top level but build the bottom so that it is at the same angle as the lay of the land, as demonstrated in this video.<\/p>\n

Gates On Unlevel Ground<\/h4>\n
https:\/\/youtu.be\/Jw2EbyqdR3k<\/a>