Diagonal cross braces like this should always angle downward to the lower hinge.
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Predrill where the screws will go.
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Put the gate into place supporting it on the bottom with a 2x4 1 5 inch off ground.
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Install hinges and attach the gate to the fence.
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The gate was made by first creating an external frame of 2x4s that were screwed together with exterior screws installed through pre drilled and countersunk holes.
This will keep the gate square and prevent sagging.
Use a pencil to mark where the hinge should go on the post and then put the gate down.
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Measure the distance between the two posts for the double gate using a tape measure.
Subtract 3 inches from the width of the gate post and divided that by two for the width of each gate.
Check the width at the top middle and bottom.
A diagonal cross brace was then added.