I'd be grateful for your advice regarding how much clearance should be left between the gate and the post to allow for expansion/contraction. It is made of treated pine timber
5mm each side should be adequate. Make sure any cut faces/edges are thoroughly treated with a suitable preservative. This includes top and bottom and any hinges recesses.
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