How to Fix a Leaning Wooden Gate

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Use this guide to fix your leaning wooden gate. Wooden gates start to lean downwards over time as the latch cannot withstand the weight of the door. Fix your leaning wooden gate by installing a Spring Loaded wheel. Installing the wheel provides a permanent fix, ensuring the door stands straight and well balanced.

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步骤 1 How to Fix a Leaning Wooden Gate

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Begin by measuring the gap under the gate to determine the exact height needed for correction.

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步骤 2

Choose any object that is the same size as the measured gap.
Place the selected object under the gate to ensure the gate is level and straight.

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步骤 3

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Place the wheel on the side where the door is leaning down.
Mark the hole location for drilling.
Use masking tape only if the door is the same colour as your marking object.

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步骤 4

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Drill holes on the marked circles.
Ensure your holes are the same size as the screw you are using.

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步骤 5

Attach the wheel and place the screws .
Depending on what the kit provides, use a wrench to tighten the bolts or a screwdriver to tighten the screws.
Ensure that the screw is tightened securely to prevent a loose wheel.