Sturbridge Vinyl Yard & Pool Gate
Sturbridge Vinyl Yard & Pool Gate

Before You Begin

  • Before driving your pipe anchors, check for underground utilities. In the US, call 811 or visit www.call811.com. In Canada, visit www.clickbeforeyoudig.com to find your provincial one-call centre. This gate needs two posts (BL19042) driven into the ground.
  • See your Sturbridge Fence (BL19103) Install Guide for full panel assembly and layout.
  • Pre-assemble your gate frame first — do a dry run before permanently screwing anything together, to confirm you have everything you need, the frame goes together in the right order, and the gate's height and width match the dimensions below.
  • Install your gate posts before your fence posts — fence panels are more forgiving for a custom fit than a gate is.
  • You should not need excessive force when assembling components.

Returns: Please let us help resolve any issues before initiating a return. If a return is still necessary, it must be initiated with the retailer where the product was purchased.

Need Help or Replacement Parts?

Our US-based customer service team is available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm EST.

For faster service, have your item number (BL19104) and part name ready. A batch lot number (found on the end of the box) is also helpful if available — it helps us identify and resolve any production issues on our end.

Finishing Post: BL19042

Gates do not come with their own posts

You will need two Posts — one to finish the fence run, and one to support the gate.

Purchase 2 BL19042 posts for your gate

Buying Guide

Product Specifications & Dimensions

BL19104 Sturbridge gate dimensions and specs

Required Tools

Drill

Drill for driving self-drilling screws

Measuring Tape

Measuring tape for confirming gate dimensions

Stringline Reel

Stringline reel

Stakes (for stringline)

Stakes for setting a stringline

Mallet (Optional for Stakes)

Mallet, optional for driving stakes

Pencil

Pencil

Large Level

Large level

Small Level

Small level

Wood Block

Wood block, optional for resting gate level

Wrenches

Wrenches for adjusting hinge nuts

Hinge Post Support

Your gate will perform best with complete fence panels on both sides. At minimum, the hinge post should be part of a connected fence run — tying it to a panel that continues to another post lets that post help carry the gate's swinging load, instead of the hinge post bearing it alone. If space restrictions make this impossible, contact us for alternative solutions.

Gate should be installed between two complete panels

Note on Hinges

Hinges only open one direction. Decide which way you want your gate to open before mounting your hinges.

Hinges open one direction — choose orientation first

Check hinge orientation clears the post before mounting

Part Identification

A

Corner Bracket (4)
BL19104 Part A Corner Bracket

B

Vertical Stile (2)
1½in x 3½in x 41½in BL19104 Part B Vertical Stile

C

Thin Picket (4)
⅞in x 1½in x 45in BL19104 Part C Thin Picket

D

Wide Picket (3)
⅞in x 3in x 45in BL19104 Part D Wide Picket

E

Horizontal Rail (2)
1½in x 3½in x 47¾in BL19104 Part E Horizontal Rail

F

Hinge (2)
BL19104 Part F Hinge

G

Latch Finger (1)
BL19104 Part G Latch Finger

H

Latch Catch (1)
BL19104 Part H Latch Catch

I

1¼in Self-Drilling White Stainless Steel Screw (20)
BL19104 Part I Self-Drilling Screw

J

1¼in Self-Drilling Black Stainless Steel Screw (38)
BL19104 Part J Black Self-Drilling Screw

K

4in Tension Pin (2)
BL19104 Part K Tension Pin

Step 1: Assemble Gate Bottom

Parts Required

A x2 E x1 B x2

Insert a horizontal rail (E) all the way into a corner bracket (A) at each end, until it hits the back of each bracket. Measure between the brackets to confirm the width is 48in.

Insert horizontal rail into corner brackets, check 48in

Insert both vertical stiles (B) into the bottom brackets until they hit the bottom rail.

Insert vertical stiles into bottom brackets

Step 2: Assemble Top Rail

Parts Required

A x2 E x1

Insert the second horizontal rail (E) all the way into both remaining corner brackets (A), one at each end. This is your gate frame top.

Insert second horizontal rail into corner brackets

Step 3: Insert Pickets and Top Rail

Parts Required

C x4 D x3

Insert thin pickets (C) and wide pickets (D) into the bottom rail as shown.

Insert thin and wide pickets into bottom rail

Slide the assembled gate frame top down over the pickets and vertical stiles.

Slide gate frame top down over pickets, stiles

Step 4: Fasten Gate Frame

Parts Required

I x16

Fasten the gate frame together using (16) 1¼in white self-drilling stainless steel screws (I). Skip the two corners marked in the diagram — those are needed for hinge installation later.

Screw gate frame corners, skip hinge-side corners

Fasten gate frame corners with white screws

Step 5: Loosen Hinge Tension

Parts Required

F x2 K x2

Optional, for a slower self-close. For each hinge, insert a tension pin (K) into a hole at the top of the hinge (F) and rotate it fully to the right — this takes moderate force. Hold it there, remove the smaller pin, let the tension pin ease back to the left, and reinsert the smaller pin into a new hole.

Insert tension pin into hinge, rotate to adjust

Step 6: Adjust Hinges for Spacing

Parts Required

F x2

Using your two wrenches, loosen or tighten the nuts on each hinge to adjust the spacing between your gate and hinge post. This can also help you moderately level your gate later on.

Loosen or tighten nuts to adjust spacing and level

Step 7: Fasten Hinges and Latch Finger

Parts Required

F x2 G x1 J x14

Fasten both hinges (F) onto the corner brackets using (8) 1¼in black self-drilling stainless steel screws (J).

Fasten hinges on gate

Fasten the latch finger (G) onto the upper corner bracket using (6) more screws (J).

Fasten hinges and latch finger to corner brackets

Pool Code Notes: For swimming and other child safety gates, most safety standards specify: fence height of 4ft minimum; the gate should open outward, away from the pool; and the latch-releasing mechanism should sit a minimum of 54in off the ground. Your local municipality or HOA may require a "top pull" latch for pool gates — top-pull MagnaLatch hardware options are available at hardware stores or online.

Step 8: Fasten Hinges to Post

Parts Required

J x6

Use temporary spacers or blocks to rest the gate on. Fasten the hinges to the fence post using (6) 1¼in black self-drilling stainless steel screws (J).

Rest gate on temporary spacers or wood blocks

Drive black screws through hinge into front of post

Fasten hinge to post with gate resting on wood block

Step 9: Secure Hinges from Inside

Parts Required

J x12

Fasten the hinges to the inside of the fence post by swinging the gate out as illustrated, using (12) more screws (J).

Swing gate out, fasten hinges to inside of post

Step 10: Level Your Gate

Level the gate to the fence post by adjusting the nuts on the hinges. Check the gate to make sure it functions correctly. Mark where you need to install your latch catch.

Level gate to post by adjusting hinge nuts

Step 11: Install Latch Catch

Parts Required

H x1 J x6

Align and fasten the latch catch (H) to the fence post using (6) 1¼in black self-drilling stainless steel screws (J). The latch works for both left- and right-hand applications — to reverse it, temporarily remove the spring and bolt, then reverse the paddle portion as needed.

Align and fasten latch catch to fence post

Completed fence run with gate installed

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