Building Fence Gate On Slope. Stand the gate upright with a 1-inch thick wood spacer under each end between the posts. Step 2 Set Rails Panels or Sections of Metal Fencing.
In the rear this fence joins a 7 tall gate and fence with 8 tall posts. Step 3 Attach Slats. Any mounded areas or pits will need to be evened out.
This allows the overall line of the fence to follow the slope in a stair-step fashion.
The contoured method works. Using the Step Method Step 1. Test the swing of the gate to be sure it clears. How to Build a Fence on a Slope.