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I am a new home owner and would like to add two gates on a pre-existing deck so that I can enjoy sitting outside with my new dog without having her run around like nuts (considering we don't have a fence yet). I intend on putting in two simple Z framed gates.
The deck itself connects directly with the house, and the walkways off the deck on either side are also congruent with the house. As you can see with the photos I have included:
My question is how would I go about building a support post and connecting it to the siding. The gates would be supported/hinged on the large posts, and the latch would be on the support. Is this even possible, or would it be easier to maybe put in a foot latch, so I am not drilling into the side of my house???
The deck itself connects directly with the house, and the walkways off the deck on either side are also congruent with the house. As you can see with the photos I have included:
My question is how would I go about building a support post and connecting it to the siding. The gates would be supported/hinged on the large posts, and the latch would be on the support. Is this even possible, or would it be easier to maybe put in a foot latch, so I am not drilling into the side of my house???