Hey all, my question is related and you guys seem very knowledgeable. I’m building an aluminum panel (5 1/2’ x 6’) fence with cedar 4x4 posts. My intent was to build a dual swing cedar “double v” gate (each side being about 7’ long). This construction and materials will end up being a pretty light gate. Light enough in my mind that I went ahead and, perhaps ignorantly, already sunk my 4x4 posts for the gate. All of the posts I sunk in concrete and both sides of the gate will be tied into the broader structure of the fence.
Reading this question and the responses has made me slightly concerned about my decision being a mistake and that I should have used 6x6 for the Gates. So, I guess my question is...aside from being scolded for the mistake I’ve already made...is input as to whether this smallish and lightly constructed gate is going to be a problem, and if so potential remedies that don’t involve attempting to break 2’ of concrete and a do over. I was thinking support wheels in the center that accept the load when in the closed position to minimize time under stress?
Thanks for your time and consideration.
Doug
