Hi, I am making a gate at the moment which is approx 1.5m square approx half of it is to be filled with a sheet of 4mm plate tennoned into the front, back stiles and bottom rail. There is no top rail. I was going to have it hot dip galvanised as it's going pretty close to the ocean. This is traditionally made gate with no electric welding. I'm a bit worried bout the plate buckling during the gal process.
Has anyone done anything similar, will it be alright?
Also I need to paint it after, What exactly is 'Tea wash' or equivelant, is it possible to mix it up yourself?
Thanks