Nantucket Vinyl Picket Gate
Nantucket Vinyl Gate

Before You Begin

  • Call 811 before you dig to check for underground utilities — this gate needs two finishing posts (BL19042) set into the ground.
  • See your Nantucket Fence (BL19101) install guide for full panel assembly and layout.
  • You should not need excessive force when assembling components.

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For faster service, have your item number (BL19102) 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 Finishing Posts — one to finish the fence run, and one to support the gate.

Purchase 1 BL19042 to finish your fence run

Buying Guide

Product Specifications & Dimensions

BL19102 Nantucket Gate dimensions and specifications

Post Pounder Considerations

Good

Good: Sledge Hammer 10-15lbs

Sledgehammer
10-15lbs.
A basic option for very small projects. Requires two people to keep pipes level during installation.

Better

Better: Manual post pounder

Manual Post Pounder
12-30lbs.
Best for projects with fewer than 10 pipes. Available at your local hardware store.

Best

Best: Gas Powered Post Pounder

Gas Powered Post Pounder
Rentals are ideal for larger projects. Significantly reduces time and effort required.

Note: Choose a post pounder with a barrel diameter of 3" or greater. Pounder barrel cannot be longer than 24in. Pounder must have 2 inch or greater barrel diameter

Required Tools

Drill

Drill

Measuring Tape

Measuring Tape

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 (for pipe pounding)

Small Level

Wood Block

Wood Block

Wrenches

Wrenches

Part Identification

A

Bottom Bracket (2)
BL19102 Part A Bottom Bracket

B

Bottom Rail (1)
1½" × 3½" × 47¾" BL19102 Part B Bottom Rail

C

Vertical Stiles (2)
1½" × 3½" × 32⅞" BL19102 Part C Vertical Stiles

D

T-Bracket (2)
BL19102 Part D T-Bracket

E

Top Rail (1)
1½" × 3½" × 47¾" BL19102 Part E Top Rail

F

1¼" White Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (20)
BL19102 Part F Self-Drilling Screw

G

Picket (7)
⅞" × 1½" × 44¼" BL19102 Part G Picket

H

Post Cap (2)
BL19102 Part H Post Cap

I

Hinge with Fasteners (2)
with 1¼" Black Stainless Steel Screws (26) BL19102 Part I Hinge with Fasteners

J

4" Tension Pin (2)
BL19102 Part J Tension Pin

K

Latch Catch (1)
with 1¼" Black Stainless Steel Screws (6) BL19102 Part K Latch Catch

L

Latch Finger (1)
with 1¼" Black Stainless Steel Screws (6) BL19102 Part L Latch Finger

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 between 2 panels for optimal performance

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

Step 1: Bottom Rail Assembly

Parts Required

A x2 B x1

Insert the Bottom Rail (B) all the way into both Bottom Brackets (A), until it's seated firmly against the back wall of each bracket. Press firmly. Light force might be required to push the rail to the back of the bracket.

Insert bottom rail into both bottom brackets

Step 2: Vertical Stiles

Parts Required

C x2

Insert both Vertical Stiles (C) all the way into the Bottom Bracket (A) until they meet the bottom rail.

Insert vertical stiles into bottom bracket

Step 3: Top Rail Assembly

Parts Required

D x2 E x1

Insert the Top Rail (E) all the way into both T-Brackets (D) until it's seated against the back wall of each bracket. Press firmly. Light force might be required to push the rail to the back of the bracket.

Insert top rail into both T-brackets

Step 4: Frame Assembly

Slide the assembled gate frame top down over the vertical stiles, applying pressure to all four corners to keep a tight fit.

Slide gate frame top down over vertical stiles

Step 5: Gate Assembly

Parts Required

F x16

Fasten the gate frame using 16 of the included 1¼" Screws (F). Apply pressure at the corners as you drive the screws to keep the frame square. Do not install screws on the side where your hinges will be located.

Fasten gate frame corners with self-drilling screws

Screwing gate frame corner, hinge-side left unscrewed

Step 6: Insert Pickets

Parts Required

G x7

Insert the Pickets (G) through the top rail and down into the bottom rail. Don't be afraid to use muscle — you won't break the vinyl.

Insert pickets through top rail into bottom rail

Step 7: Post Caps

Parts Required

H x2

Install the Post Caps (H). Use PVC glue (not included) if you'd like to permanently secure the caps to the T-Brackets.

Install post caps onto T-brackets

Step 8: Loosen Hinge

Parts Required

I x1 J x1

Optional, for a slower self-close. Insert the Tension Pin (J) into a hole at the top of the Hinge (I), then rotate it to the right — this takes moderate force. To loosen the tension, turn the pin fully right, 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 9: Leveling System

Parts Required

I x1

Using two wrenches, loosen or tighten the nuts on the Hinge (I) to adjust the spacing between your gate and the hinge post. This adjustment can also help level your gate later on.

Adjust hinge nuts with two wrenches

Step 10: Hardware Installation

Parts Required

L x1 I x2

Fasten the Latch Finger (L) to the top bracket with 6 of the included 1¼" black self-drilling screws. Fasten the Hinges (I) to the front of the gate brackets with 8 total included screws.

Fasten latch finger and hinges to gate brackets

Driving screws to secure hinge to gate bracket

Step 11: Fasten Hinges to Post

Place wooden blocks under your gate to ensure it is level with your fence rails. Fasten the hinges to the post with 6 total 1¼" black self-drilling stainless steel screws (included with the Hinge and Latch Finger hardware).

Fasten hinges to the post

Driving screws to fasten hinge to post

Step 12: Secure Gate and Hinges

Open the gate and set it on two wood blocks to keep it level. Fasten the hinges to the post with 4 screws per hinge, then fasten the inside of each Hinge (I) to your gate brackets with 4 total screws.

Open gate on wood blocks, fasten hinges to post

Step 13: Level Your Gate

Level the gate to the fence post by adjusting the nuts on the hinges. Check that the gate functions correctly, then mark where you need to install your latch catch.

Level gate and mark latch catch position

Step 14: Install Latch Catch

Parts Required

K x1

Open the gate. Align and fasten the Latch Catch (K) with 6 of the included 1¼" black self-drilling stainless steel screws.

Align and fasten latch catch to post

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