Westport Vinyl Privacy Gate
Westport Vinyl Privacy Gate

Before You Begin

  • Call 811 before you dig to check for underground utilities.
  • Read your fence's install guide first so you understand the fence assembly before installing your gate.
  • Pre-assemble the gate frame as a dry run before driving any permanent screws — confirm every piece fits and the frame goes together in the correct order.
  • Install your gate posts before your fence posts — fence panels are more forgiving for a custom fit than a gate.

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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 (BL19106) 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

BL19106 Dimensions and Specifications

Required Tools

Drill

Tool: Drill with 2 inch bit

Stringline Reel

Stringline Reel

Stakes (for stringline)

Stakes (for stringline)

Pencil

Pencil

Wrenches

Wrenches

Wood Blocks

Wood Blocks

Small Level (for pipe pounding)

Small Level

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 2" or greater. Pounder barrel cannot be longer than 24in. Pounder must have 2 inch or greater barrel diameter

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 2 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

Gate Bracket (4) BL19106 Part A Gate Bracket

B

1¼" Self-Drilling Stainless Steel Screw (16)
BL19106 Part B Self-Drilling Screw

C

Rail (2)
1½" × 3½" × 47¾" BL19106 Part C Rail

D

Vertical Stile (2)
1½" × 3½" × 38⅞" BL19106 Part D Vertical Stile

E

Trimmed Board
(1) ½" × 9½" × 42⅜" BL19106 Part E Trimmed Board

F

Boards (3)
½" × 12" × 42⅜" BL19106 Part F Boards

G

Hinge (2) w/ screws (26) BL19106 Part G Hinge with Fasteners Hardware screws 1¼" black stainless steel

H

Latch Catch (1) w/ screws (6) BL19106 Part H Latch Catch

I

Latch Finger (1) w/ screws (6) BL19106 Part I Latch Finger

J

4" Tension Pin (2)
BL19106 Part J Tension Pin

Step 1: Assemble Gate Sides

Parts Required

A x2 D x2

Insert the Stile (D) all the way into one bottom Gate Bracket (A) until it hits the back corner — make sure it's seated against the back of the bracket wall. Press firmly, then repeat for the other side of the gate.

Important: Light force may be required to seat the stile fully.

Insert vertical stile into empty gate bracket

Step 2: Rail Assembly

Parts Required

C x1

Insert the Rail (C) fully into the bottom Gate Bracket (A) until it meets the vertical stile.

Insert rail into bracket against seated stile

Step 3: Frame Assembly

Parts Required

B x8

Insert your opposing side and fasten using 8 screws (B) in both brackets. Apply pressure to make sure your rails and stiles are in place.

Insert opposing side

fasten using 8 screws

Step 4: Insert Boards

Parts Required

E x1 F x3

Insert Trimmed Board (E) and one Board (F) into the side vertical stiles, then insert the remaining two middle boards (F) for the simplest install.

Note: Insert boards fully into the bottom rail.

Insert boards

Step 5: Assemble Top Rail

Parts Required

A x2 C x1

Firmly press each Rail Bracket (A) into your remaining Rail (C).

Note: Do not push the rail to the back of the bracket.

Firmly press each Rail Bracket into remaining rail

Step 6: Insert Top Rail

Parts Required

B x8

Install your pre-assembled top rail onto the gate frame. Fasten using 8 screws (B).

Note: Apply downward force on your top rail while screwing into place, to ensure your frame is square.

Insert top rail and fasten

Step 7: Loosen Hinge

Parts Required

H x1 J x1

Optional, for slower self-closing. Insert your Tension Pin (J) into a hole on the top of your Hinge (H). Once inserted, rotate the pin to the right — this will take a lot of force.

To loosen the tension: with the tension pin turned all the way to the right, remove the smaller pin. Slowly let the tension pin go back to the left and place the smaller pin in a new hole. This will loosen your hinge and make installation easier.

Loosen hinge tension (optional, for slower self closing)

Step 8: Adjust Hinges for Spacing and Level

Parts Required

H x1

Using your two wrenches, loosen or tighten the nuts on the 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 9: Hardware Installation

Parts Required

I x1 G x2

Fasten the Latch Finger (I) to the top bracket with 6 screws.

Fasten the Hinges (G) to the front of the gate brackets with 12 total screws.

Fasten latch finger

Fasten gate hinges to front of gate brackets

Step 10: Hinge Installation

Place wooden blocks under your gate to ensure it is level with your fence rails. Fasten hinges to the post with 6 total screws.

Swing gate out and fasten hinges to inside of post

Fasten hinges to post

Open your gate — making sure to set it on the two wooden blocks to keep it level. Fasten hinges to the post with 12 total screws in each hinge.

Open gate, ensure level, fasten hinges

Fasten hinges to post, 12 screws each

Step 11: 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 the fence post by adjusting nuts on hinges

Step 12: Install Latch Catch

Fasten the Latch Catch (H) with 6 screws.

Fasten latch catch, first side

Fasten latch catch, completed

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