Measuring for and hanging your "Midsummer" and "Manor" Gate.
The information and diagrams supplied are for quick reference guide only, we always reccomend that you should take measurements when all items are at hand, and then proceed with installation. We take no responsibility for the accuracy of information that is given.
Hanging a single bar style Gate to rear of posts
The most popular way to hang a single bar style gate
To hang a single gate on the back of posts or pillars, measure the gate and minus 60mm, this gives you the size needed between posts, pillars or measure the gap and add 60mm, this gives you the lenght of the gate needed, the gate will swing open one way. We reccomend a minimum of 160mm x 160mm Posts.
Hinge type: Adjustable hinge set with top hook to bolt & bottom hook to drive or hooks on plates, rising hinges can also be used if needed.
Latch type: The self catching auto latch, the hunting type catch, both of which can be padlocked or the spring catch are ideal for regular pedestrian use, and the where livestock may be kept with regular access by people the self catching animal safety latch is a good option, this can be padlocked
Fasteners: To compliment the latch and add extra security where livestock are concerned use either a safety gate hook and eye, Northumberland fastener or the New zealand fastener.
Keyed Lock: Zedlock with face plate
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30mm
30mm
Hanging a single bar style Gate between Posts
To hang a single gate between posts or pillars, measure the the gate and add 165mm, this gives you the size needed between posts, pillars, or measure the gap and minus 165mm, this gives you the length of the gate needed, the gate will swing open both ways. We reccomend a minimum of 160mm x 160mm Posts.
Hinge type: Adjustable hinge set with top hook to bolt & bottom hook to drive or hooks on plates, rising hinges can also be used if needed.
Latch type: The mortice latch is ideal for regular pedestrian use. where livestock may be kept with regular access by people the shoot bolt is a good option, this can be padlocked
Fasteners: To compliment the latch and add extra security where livestock are concerned use either a safety gate hook and eye, Northumberland fastener or the New zealand fastener.
Keyed Lock: Zedlock
115mm
Mortice latch, Shoot bolt,
Zedlock
50mm
Hanging a pair of bar style Gates behind Posts
The most popular way to hang a pair of bar style gate
To hang a pair of gates on the back of posts or pillars, measure the gates and minus 40mm, this gives you the size needed between posts, pillars or measure the gap and add 40mm, divide by two this gives you the size of the gates needed, calculation can be made to make the gates a different sizes than each other the gates will swing open one way. We reccomend a minimum of 160mm x 160mm Posts.
Hinge type: Adjustable hinge set with top hook to bolt & bottom hook to drive or hooks on plates, rising hinges can also be used if needed.
Latch type: A centre throw with a drop bolt is the usual method of keeping the gates closed, we can supply a centre throw that can be padlocked.
Fasteners: To compliment the latch and add extra security where livestock are concerned use either a safety gate hook and eye, Northumberland fastener or the New zealand fastener.
Keyed Lock: Zedlock with double gate adaptor.
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30mm
20mm
30mm
Hanging a pair of bar style Gates between Posts
To hang a pair of gates between posts or pillars, measure the gates and add 210mm, this gives you the size needed between posts, pillars or measure the gap and minus 210mm, divide by two this gives you the size of the gates needed, calculation can be made to make the gates a different sizes than each other the gates will swing open both ways. We reccomend a minimum of 160mm x 160mm Posts.
Hinge type: Adjustable hinge set with top hook to bolt & bottom hook to drive or hooks on plates, rising hinges can also be used if needed.
Latch type: A centre throw with a drop bolt is the usual method of keeping the gates closed, we can supply a centre throw that can be padlocked.
Fasteners: To compliment the latch and add extra security where livestock are concerned use either a safety gate hook and eye, Northumberland fastener or the New zealand fastener.
Keyed Lock: Zedlock with double gate adaptor.
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115mm
20mm
115mm