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How to convert Colorbond fence into an auto swing gate?

lionmango
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How to convert Colorbond fence into an auto swing gate?

Hi All,
Going to be undertaking some works at home including the building of an alfresco area, pergola and concreting a near carport/park area next to the garage plus doubling up driveway from single.

The space for the carport is next to the garage and behind the colorbond fence. 

Is there a DIY way to convert that colorbond fence (approx 2mish) to an auto swing gate?

Note that driveway goes up from street onto land.


EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Conversion of colorbond fence into an auto swing gate for new carport area behind it

Hello @lionmango 

 

That definitely sounds like a fantastic project to be undertaking. In order to give our members a better idea of the current layout, would it be possible for you to post a photo of the front and back section of the Colorbond fence? I suspect that modifications will be necessary to reinforce the Colorbond when turned into a gate. There are some motorized gate products that you can look at but it would be best to get more details and see what you are working with. Once we have a better idea of the layout, we can them make recommendations on what can be done to set it up.

 

If you need a hand posting the photos, please let us know.

 

Eric

 

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