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Plan a gate that won't sag.
The Gate Builder sizes the frame, picks the right hardware, and writes a step-by-step build guide — same rigor as our fence tool, tuned for gates.
- Automatic sag-proof diagonal brace direction
- Single or double leaf sizing with hinge/latch gaps
- Heavy-duty hardware sized for your gate weight
- Cut list, shopping list, and cost estimate
- Permit checklist with corner-visibility rules
Why gates fail
Every sagging gate has the same root cause: a diagonal brace pointing the wrong way, hinges screwed into a picket instead of the frame, or posts that are undersized. The Gate Builder handles all three by default.