*I work with Summer’s Infant. My sister was a blog contributor on this post. All her opinions are her own and not swayed by outside sources.* Finally! A gate that is steady, secure, fits most stair openings, and looks beautiful. Added bonus for a product that takes less than 30 minutes to install, and doesn’t cause major havoc in a relationship! I had the chance…
Material Pros Cons Cost Chain link Low cost Visually unappealing Weaker $150-$500 Can be made to look like wood or other materials Low maintenance Prone to warping Low cost $400-$750 Wood Visually appealing Various wood types Prone to rot High maintenance $400-$4, Aluminum Lightweight Rust resistant Variable qualities $800-$2, 250 Iron Durability Ornamentation…
Can I Use Regular Door Hardware for My Wooden Gate? In our humble opinion, NO! Don t do it! Door hardware is fundamentally different than gate hardware. We recommend that you never use regular door hardware with an outdoor wooden gate. Door hardware comes with an internal latch and strike plate, just like your front door. In order for these doorknobs or leversets…
With an active baby on the loose, a gate or two can make your life a little easier and your child a lot safer by keeping him away from potential dangers, such as stairs or a bustling kitchen. You can also use a gate to keep a pet away from a child and vice versa. Child safety gates are intended for children between 6 months and 24 months. All the gates we tested…
More expensive than the tanalised softwood gate posts but if your budget can afford these then they are well worth it and if you are fitting hardwood gates then we would really recommend these as if you use the Softwood posts you may well find yourself needing to replace rotten softwood posts whilst you Hardwood gates are in excellent condition. Its always worth…
This page contains important tips while shopping for your gate/gate opener. Many installation methods recommended here were pioneered by Troy’s Fence and more importantly have endured the test of time. Troy’s Fence reworks many systems installed by competitors. Most problems are not initially apparent until a few months later when it s too late. Now the contractor…
The Magna Latch type of gate latch is brilliant. By placing the knob at least 54 off the ground, and requiring an upward pull on the knob to open the gate, you ve easily removed persons of less than 3 tall from danger. Magna Latch fence latches are code compliant, and they self close and self latch your pool fence gate. It does this by means of patented enclosed…
Are you ready to start your first aluminum fence installation project? Installing your own aluminum fence seems like such a great idea…. saving money on the installation, exercise in doing the project, doing it your way and the sense of accomplishment when the job is done… and it is, ALL of these things… but, if not planned properly, it could cause some un-necessary…
Vinyl fencing comes in three basic styles of preassembled panels. Gates are available to match each type of fence. Post-and-rail fencing is also available in vinyl, although the installation of that type of fence is different. Privacy This style provides the most solid barrier. It s commonly used around swimming pools and between property lines. It may also be…
