Hi
Im hoping to erect a gate on the back of my carport. I’ve see the Bunnings adjustable gate system. Is it easy to set it up?
Please post a couple of photos of the area.
Thanks
Hello @philbyone
Thanks for sharing your question about installing a gate on your carport. Aside from the photo can you please tell us which adjustable gate system you were going to use? Once we see the photo and gate set you'll be using, we can provide recommendations on how to move forward.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @philbyone
Bunnings have a couple of systems and I have used both. Which one are you considering and whats the application dimensions and do you have any photo's?Nailbag
Hi, thanks for your reply. The one I’ve looked at is Rapid Fence. It is to be placed on back of carport. I will try to send photos.
Phil
Thanks Alan
I have sent some photos. Hoping they come to all who asked!
Hi @philbyone,
Thank you for sending those photos through. They are a great help.
Selecting gates that are appropriate for the opening will be the main thing we have to get right. From there, it is just a matter of mounting them and adding hardware to ensure they stay where they are supposed to.
How wide is the gap between the carport post and the brick wall?
Can you send a link to the specific gate you were looking at?
RapidFence have a wide variety of styles, so knowing which one you are thinking of using will help us offer specific advice on that type of gate.
At present, the carport post looks like a logical place to attach a gate, but if you needed to use a dual gate, you would have to mount a post to the brick on the opposite side of the opening, so you have something to attach your gate to. This would be relatively simple using a pine post and some masonry anchors.
If you were using dual gates, you would need to put some holes in the brick pavers and add drop bolts to keep the gates in place.
I will assist further when you can get back to us.
Jacob
The gap between brick and car-port post is 2.8meters the brick wall and the outside of the carport post are aligned. I’m thinking of two swinging gates big one on brick side. I have sent you a photo of Bunnings rapid fence we looked at. By the way does everyone see this info I’m sending you or just you?
phil
G'day mate,
That looks good (y)
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A combination of the RapidFence 1800 x 1870mm Gate Frame Kit and RapidFence 1200 x 1870mm Gate Frame Kit should be perfect.
As I mentioned, you will have to mount a post to the brick side of the opening, but that shouldn't be too difficult.
Once that post is in place, you'd just adjust the gate frames to the desired size, screw the hinges to the posts, and then attach palings using metal screws.
Once the palings are in place, you would attach the drop bolts I mentioned and attach a suitable gate latch.
Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
That looks good. What size wooden post would you recommend?
An 88 x88 H3-treated Pine post would do the job, if it's above ground level @philbyone. If it's going to touch the ground, you should move up the treatment to an H4 post.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
I notice the kit recommended for my gate has the steel frame ONLY around the gate perimeter. Can I get a stronger framed kit for greater security
I'm sorry, but I'm not entirely sure I understand your question. The frames are constructed of steel, and a steel horizontal cross-member runs through the middle. Your timber boards are then attached to the top, middle, and bottom sections of the frame. That creates a strong frame and a secure gate.
Was there something about the construction that you were concerned about?
Thanks Mitchell
I’m hoping to install a gate,
It has been suggested I purchase kits for Rapid Fence 1800x1870 and 1200x 1870 for a Gate Fence. My question is can I purchase a system with more steel in the structure other than just around the perimeter?
I followed the picture I was sent rather looking your words, the picture doesn’t show the metal middle cross bar.
so I guess it will be secure enough
I am unable to find any picture of the gate system that doesn't have the middle cross bar. If you could share those with us, I can take a look. However, the frames that Jacob suggested both have the middle horizontal cross bar. It's also present on the image you uploaded on the first page of this discussion.
I now see the cross centre piece. It looks as if it will be strong enough
