Picket Gate

• Read your Picket Fence (VF13003) install guide first — your gate and fence will work better together once you understand how the fence goes in.
• Dry-fit the gate frame before you drive a single screw. A dry run confirms every piece is in the box, that you have the assembly order right, that everything fits and functions, and that your gate matches the measurements shown in the specifications below. Troubleshooting is far easier before anything is screwed together — take the frame back apart as needed, then reassemble it permanently with the 1¼" self-drilling stainless steel screws.
• Position and install your gate posts before your fence posts. Fence panels are more forgiving of a custom fit than a gate is.
• Call 811 before you dig — this gate needs two finishing posts set into the ground. In the US call 811 or visit www.call811.com; in Canada visit clickbeforeyoudig.com.
• Check local zoning laws and HOA rules — height, style, and placement may be regulated, and some locations require a permit.
• Confirm the installation falls inside your property limits, and talk to your neighbors before you start.
• Check the inside of the larger pieces in your box for other materials packed inside.
• Assemble components on a non-abrasive surface, such as the shipping box, to avoid scratching.
• Allow an area of roughly 5' x 8' for unobstructed assembly.
• You should not need to use 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.

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

• Parts Website: https://parts.nychbrands.com
• Email: hmmm@wambamfence.com
• Phone: 704-892-5222 or 877-778-5733

For faster service, have your item number (VG13006) and part name ready. A batch lot number (found on the end of the box) is also helpful — it assists us in identifying and resolving any production issues.

Picket Fence (VF13003), Picket Gate (VG13006), and Finishing Post (VP13008)

Do not hang your gate off a single unsupported post. Your gate will perform better and last longer when its hinge post is connected to a panel of fence that is connected to another post — that way the weight strain is carried by two posts instead of one. Installing fence panels on both sides of your gate is ideal in all situations. If space restrictions make this impossible, contact us for alternative solutions.

Gates do not come with their own posts

You will need a VP13008 (2 pack) of finishing posts — one to support the gate, and one to finish the fence run.

Safety Glasses

1ft Torpedo Level

4ft Level (a string line level also works)

Wood "Spacer" Blocks (2)
2" x 2" x 6"

Cordless Drill (preferably with a high-torque setting)

Shovel

Power or Hand Saw with a Fine-Toothed Blade

String Line Stakes

Spool of String

Tape Measure

A

Gate Cap (2)

B

T-Bracket (2)

C

Picket Cap (7)

D

Top Rail (1)
1½" x 3½" x 48"

E

Vertical Stile (2)
1½" x 3½" x 32⅞"

F

Picket (7)
⅞" x 3" x 42½"

G

Gate Brace (1)

H

Bottom Rail (1)
1½" x 3½" x 48"

I

Corner Bracket (2)

J

1¼" Black Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (24)

K

2" Black Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (14)

L

Hinges (2)

M

Latch Catch (1)

N

Latch Finger (1)

O

1¼" White Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (20)

P

Vinyl Glue (2)

Q

4" Gate Tension Pin (2)

Parts Required

H x1 I x2 E x2

Insert the Bottom Rail (H) fully into the first Corner Bracket (I) until it bottoms out inside the bracket, then insert the opposite end into the second Corner Bracket (I) the same way.

Note: The bottom rail is ribbed internally.

Insert the Vertical Stiles (E) into the corner brackets; they will bottom out against the bottom rail.

Parts Required

B x2 D x1

Insert the Top Rail (D) into the T-Brackets (B) on both ends, pushing each end all the way to the seating point shown.

Slide the T-Brackets and Top Rail down over the Vertical Stiles (E).

Parts Required

O x20

Make sure your gate is square — the corner-to-corner measurements should match and the gate should measure 48" wide. Secure the brackets using sixteen 1¼" White Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screws (O) as illustrated.

Parts Required

F x7 C x7 P x1

Insert the Pickets (F) through the top rail and into the bottom rail. Make sure to insert the ends with the tabs first.

Use the Vinyl Glue (P) to glue the Picket Caps (C) to the top of the pickets.

Parts Required

A x2 P x1

Add vinyl glue to the Gate Caps (A) and attach them to the top of the brackets.

Parts Required

N x1 L x2 J x14

Fasten the Latch Finger (N) onto the T-Bracket using six 1¼" Black Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screws (J). Then fasten the Hinges (L) onto the opposite side of the gate using eight more of the black screws (J), for fourteen in total.

Parts Required

G x1

Assemble the Gate Brace (G) by sliding the larger square tube over the smaller square tube. Align the holes and install using the included hardware.

Double-check that the gate is square, then screw the brace into place using the four self-drilling screws included with the gate brace.

Parts Required

K x6

Use the wooden blocks as temporary spacers to rest the gate on during alignment and installation.

Fasten the hinges to the posts using six 2" Black Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screws (K).

Parts Required

K x8 J x4 Q x1

Open the gate and drive eight total 2" Black Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screws (K) through the holes in the hinges into the post. Then drive four 1¼" Black Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screws (J) through the pre-drilled holes in the hinge into the gate brackets.

Using a level, make sure that the gate fits and functions with its latching post.

The hinges can be adjusted moderately to level the gate's alignment with the post by using two wrenches to loosen or tighten the nuts on the hinges.

To set the tension on the gate hinge, insert the 4" Gate Tension Pin (Q) into one of the holes on the hinge and rotate it to release tension on the gate hinge to remove the pin.

Parts Required

M x1 J x6

Align and fasten the Latch Catch (M) using six 1¼" Black Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screws (J) to fit and function with the Latch Finger.

Use the cutting guide below to trim pickets and create a custom gate design. This gate can also be trimmed down in both width and height to accommodate custom applications.

Note: Cut down the vertical stiles by 6"

• Email: hmmm@wambamfence.com
• Phone: 704-892-5222 or 877-778-5733
• Text: 980-580-6580