Please be aware that gates can be prone to some movement,  reacting to the weather conditions and aspect that they are in, particularly heat and humidity. This is natural and should not be considered as a defect. When correctly fitted, the adjustable hinge sets, latch and drop bolts help keep the gates in line.

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Please be aware that gates can be prone to some movement,  reacting to the weather conditions and aspect that they are in, particularly heat and humidity. This is natural and should not be considered as a defect. This configuration can be prone to twisting as the bottom of the gate (*) is not resting against a post so we do recommend treatment with a modern UV oil to help alleviate this.

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Please be aware that gates can be prone to some movement,  reacting to the weather conditions and aspect that they are in, particularly heat and humidity. This is natural and should not be considered as a defect. When correctly fitted, the adjustable hinge sets, latch and drop bolts help keep the gates in line.

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Please note wooden posts are a natural material and therefore can experience some movement with heat and humidity. Ideally, heavy large Courtyard & Driveway gates should not be be hung just on wooden posts.

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Gate Hinges

Galvanised for resistance against rust and corrosion and built to last.

A rule of thumb is that the gate hinges should be at least a third of the width of the gate. For more information click here.

5 Bar Gate Hinges

Adjustable double strap field hinge sets are suitable for all 5 Bar field gates. The double straps provides a strong grip either side of the top bar of the gate and an adjustable bolt through the base of the hanging stile which allows for adjustment if the gate should drop in time

Gate widths: 3′ (0.915m) – 4′ (1.22m) = 12″ adjustable hinge set

Gate widths: 5′ (1.525m) – 7′ (2.13m) =  18″ adjustable hinge set

Gate widths: 8′ (2.44m) – 14′ (4.27m) = 24″ adjustable hinge set

Galvanised.

Driveway Gate Hinges

30″ 2 way Adjustable Band & Hook Pin on Plate hinges for gates that need adjustment due to seasonal changes. Each hinge supports up to 80 kg in weight.

Pedestrian Gate Hinges

One way adjustable band & hook pin on plate for gates hung between posts

Cranked band & hook pin on plate hinge set for hanging gates between walls/pillars

T hinge set for hanging lighter weight gates between walls/pillars

Manual gate maintenance

Manual installations should be supported by a regular maintenance regime. The time lapses between  maintenance checks will be largely determined by the amount of usage the gate is expected to tolerate. A low usage situation would represent up to 50 operations a day; Low usage gates should be checked every at least every 12 months. If there are any changes in the gate, for example, if the gate drags on the ground, this could be a sign that urgent attention required to avoid compromising the safety of the gate.

Challenging weather conditions, such as high winds/gales and heavy rain can cause damage to a gate and/or affect the

foundations. Routine checks should always be made once the bad weather has subsided. The following should be checked:

• Review hinges and eyes for signs of excessive wear and tear e.g. damage, cracking
• Check the foundations for any signs of movement
• Look out for any indication that the material from which the gate has been crafted has in any way been compromised e.g.   gates showing signs of excessive cracks
• Check that all ancillary equipment e.g., drop bolts and catches are working as expected. If any is classed as featuring in excess of 15% damage, a replacement should be considered

Automated gate maintenance

Automated gates must be installed by a fully qualified installer who must ensure it complies with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

As the owner of an automated gate, you are technically the owner of a machine, which just like your car requires routine maintenance. The gate should be checked over by a qualified installer every six months as a minimum.

More details can be found at https://gate-safe.org/