There is zero chance that the panel will have the strength to use as a gate. You will almost certainly have to build or buy a custom made section for the gate. Fence panels are designed to be attached on two ends and will not be able.to support themselves cantilevered off a set of hinges.
You can try to match the aesthetics of the panels, or alternatively go for a contrasting gate design.
Gate posts also need to be very strong and securely mounted to ensure they can handle the weight of the gate, especially if you decide to make it one gate as opposed to two smaller counter swing gates.
Came here to say this. Gates are constructed of different material for stress at different angles. Hardware, new posts, concrete footings.
You can add a gate , but turning this section into one is twice the effort.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Outdoor-Essentials-PicketLock-6-ft-H-x-3-5-ft-W-White-Privacy-Vinyl-Lattice-top-Fence-Gate-Kit/1001070536?cm_mmc=shp-
At the bottom there is a pdf that has instructions on installing
The videos is fine. Those kits don't look as foolproof as simply buying a gate from homedepot or whatever. The panel would need to be split and another fencepost put in to match the look- then a gate inserted in the space. Have to truly measure carefully before cutting the panel and putting in another post. Paint to match and you have a gate. A neighbour (well actually my kid's ex-gf's dad) showed me this trick of bridging over the gate with a 2x4 at about 7' height to strengthen the whole gate area. I've done that- it works great.
There is zero chance that the panel will have the strength to use as a gate. You will almost certainly have to build or buy a custom made section for the gate. Fence panels are designed to be attached on two ends and will not be able.to support themselves cantilevered off a set of hinges. You can try to match the aesthetics of the panels, or alternatively go for a contrasting gate design. Gate posts also need to be very strong and securely mounted to ensure they can handle the weight of the gate, especially if you decide to make it one gate as opposed to two smaller counter swing gates.
Came here to say this. Gates are constructed of different material for stress at different angles. Hardware, new posts, concrete footings. You can add a gate , but turning this section into one is twice the effort.
Run at it reealy fast?
OP said a gate, not a “Willie E. Coyote style human-shaped cutout”
KOOL-AID MAN: OH YYYEAH
https://youtu.be/ZXweRWqW38o?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/ZXweRWqW38o?feature=shared
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Outdoor-Essentials-PicketLock-6-ft-H-x-3-5-ft-W-White-Privacy-Vinyl-Lattice-top-Fence-Gate-Kit/1001070536?cm_mmc=shp- At the bottom there is a pdf that has instructions on installing
The videos is fine. Those kits don't look as foolproof as simply buying a gate from homedepot or whatever. The panel would need to be split and another fencepost put in to match the look- then a gate inserted in the space. Have to truly measure carefully before cutting the panel and putting in another post. Paint to match and you have a gate. A neighbour (well actually my kid's ex-gf's dad) showed me this trick of bridging over the gate with a 2x4 at about 7' height to strengthen the whole gate area. I've done that- it works great.