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Iron Fence Shop® offers high-quality wrought iron fences, aluminum fencing and gates, and custom fence designs.
STRONGHOLD IRON FENCE INSTALL STEP 7: Installing Your Gates
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:28 - 3 Things Before we Start
4:04 - Pt 1 - Gate Hinge Options
4:43 - J-Bolt Hinge
10:28 - Badass Hinge
12:44 - Self-Closing Hinge
14:17 - Pt 2 - Gate Latch Options
14:56 - Gravity Latch
16:26 - Lokk Latch
18:00 - Magna Latch
19:50 - OrnaMag Latch
20:41 - Pt 3 - Installing Your Gate
38:21 - Pt 4 - Installing Double Gates
Self-Tapping Screw Video: ua-cam.com/video/RinSivGuF4E/v-deo.htmlsi=BX4J7zjrg8LJLHFD
OrnaMag Latch Video: ua-cam.com/video/-YvJKOqJN8E/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
The gate install video will break down into 4 parts:
Part 1: Gate Hinge Options and Installation Overview
* J-Bolt Gate Hinge
* Badass Gate Hinge
* Self-Closing Gate Hinge
Part 2: Gate Latch Options and Installation Overview
* Gravity Latch
* Lokk Latch
* Magna Latch
* OrnaMag Latch
Part 3: Mark, Drill and Install Your Gate
* Gate Orientation - Left/ Right and In/Out swing
* Hinge and Latch Placement
* Step 1: Attach your hinges to the gate frame
* Step 2: Attach your latch arm to the gate frame
* Step 3: Attach the hinges to your post
*Step 4: Attach the latch catch to the post
Part 4: Special Considerations for Installing Double Gates
* Aligning both gate halves
* Drop rod gate hardware
0:00 Introduction
1:28 - 3 Things Before we Start
4:04 - Pt 1 - Gate Hinge Options
4:43 - J-Bolt Hinge
10:28 - Badass Hinge
12:44 - Self-Closing Hinge
14:17 - Pt 2 - Gate Latch Options
14:56 - Gravity Latch
16:26 - Lokk Latch
18:00 - Magna Latch
19:50 - OrnaMag Latch
20:41 - Pt 3 - Installing Your Gate
38:21 - Pt 4 - Installing Double Gates
Self-Tapping Screw Video: ua-cam.com/video/RinSivGuF4E/v-deo.htmlsi=BX4J7zjrg8LJLHFD
OrnaMag Latch Video: ua-cam.com/video/-YvJKOqJN8E/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
The gate install video will break down into 4 parts:
Part 1: Gate Hinge Options and Installation Overview
* J-Bolt Gate Hinge
* Badass Gate Hinge
* Self-Closing Gate Hinge
Part 2: Gate Latch Options and Installation Overview
* Gravity Latch
* Lokk Latch
* Magna Latch
* OrnaMag Latch
Part 3: Mark, Drill and Install Your Gate
* Gate Orientation - Left/ Right and In/Out swing
* Hinge and Latch Placement
* Step 1: Attach your hinges to the gate frame
* Step 2: Attach your latch arm to the gate frame
* Step 3: Attach the hinges to your post
*Step 4: Attach the latch catch to the post
Part 4: Special Considerations for Installing Double Gates
* Aligning both gate halves
* Drop rod gate hardware
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STRONGHOLD IRON FENCE INSTALL STEP 6: Installing Your Fence Panels
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:37 Pt 1 - Different Iron Fence Brackets 3:27 Pt 2 - Self-Tapping Screws 6:51 Pt 3 - Cutting Fence Panels 8:59 Pt 4 - Installing Standard Panels 15:41 Pt 5 - Installing Racking Panels Self-Tapping Screw Video: ua-cam.com/video/RinSivGuF4E/v-deo.htmlsi=BX4J7zjrg8LJLHFD Tools for Cutting Panels Video: ua-cam.com/video/GP0uvf61WoQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared Panel Cut Con...
STRONGHOLD IRON FENCE INSTALL STEP 5: Setting Your Posts and Installing Your Post Caps
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:45 Pt 1 - Setting Posts in Ground 8:14 Pt 2 - Anchoring on a Wall or Slab 11:47 Pt 2 - Installing Your Post Caps Link to Flange Post Hardware Video: ua-cam.com/video/7vVbgPa_2SE/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared Part 1: Setting Posts in Ground with Concrete When mixing your concrete for your post holes, you want it on the dry side. This means fully mixed without powder show...
STRONGHOLD IRON FENCE INSTALL STEP 4: Digging Your Post Holes
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:32 Pt 1 - Special Considerations 10:57 Pt 2 - Calculating Post Hole Width 12:38 Pt 3 - Calculating Post Hole Depth 21:33 Pt 4 - Digging Your Post Holes Video on Measuring Rise-Over-Run: ua-cam.com/video/XxTyJiSGP_E/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared In step 4 of our Stronghold Iron video installation series, we are going to go over calculating and digging your post holes. So...
Jake's DIY Experience Part 5: Driveway Gate Automation
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To say it took Jake a little longer than expected to edit and get us all of the videos from his install might be a bit of an understatement, but the final video is finally here! Check out his install of the Linear 3000 gate automation unit with his iron driveway gate.
STRONGHOLD IRON FENCE INSTALL STEP 3: Marking Your Layout
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Pt 1 - Running a String Line 2:20 Pt 2 - Marking Your Post Holes 3:22 Make a Master Plan Layout Sketch In step 3 of our Stronghold Iron video installation series, we are going to go over marking your layout in preparation for starting to dig your post holes. Today’s video is going to break down into 2 parts: Part 1: Running a String Line Part 2: Marking Your Pos...
STRONGHOLD IRON FENCE INSTALL STEP 2: Calculating Post Spacing
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Pt 1 - Determine Your Materials 1:56 Pt 2 - Special Post Spacing Considerations 3:42 Pt 3 - Fence Post Spacing Calculation 5:45 Pt 4 - Gate Post Spacing Calculation Racking Panel Into Video: ua-cam.com/video/XnWQgzBaEPU/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared Racking Panel Install Overview Video: ua-cam.com/video/NiGWOOSHtSk/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared Fence Panel Cutting Tips Vi...
STRONGHOLD IRON FENCE INSTALL STEP 1: Pre-Installation Preparation
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Pt 1 - Plan for Underground 1:00 Public Utility Marking 1:33 Private Underground Lines 1:53 Pt 2 - Gather Required Tools 3:38 Pt 3 - Purchase Install Supplies 3:53 Ground Post Supplies 4:42 Flange Post Supplies Video on Cutting Tool Suggestions: ua-cam.com/video/GP0uvf61WoQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared Video on Flange Post Mounting Tips/ Hardware: ua-cam.com/video/7...
Introduction to the Stronghold Iron Fence and Gate Installation Series
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Listing of Videos 1:19 Fence Permit 1:51 Having 811 Mark Utilities 2:25 You've Got This! We are going to break down the Stronghold Iron fence and gate installation process across 8 videos. By breaking it down to the different steps of the installation process, we hope that it will give you a better understanding visually of what goes into installing these iron f...
3 Reasons to Choose your Aluminum or Iron Fence BEFORE you Build Masonry Walls or Columns
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Check out our website: www.ironfenceshop.com/ By far, the biggest install problem we see folks run into all the time is building columns and walls first and then going fence and gate shopping second. Combining an aluminum or iron fence and gate with brick, stone or stucco walls and columns makes for a timeless and breathtaking look in your yard. The two really complement each other and make for...
3 Reasons to Choose your Aluminum or Iron Driveway Gate BEFORE you Build Masonry Columns
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Building masonry columns on each side of an iron or aluminum driveway gate can make for a breathtaking entryway to your home. However, there are 3 reasons why you will want to choose your driveway get BEFORE you build those columns. Combining an aluminum or iron driveway gate with masonry columns made of stone, brick or stucco can make for an awesome and breathtaking entrance to your home. Howe...
The Most Misunderstood Pool Code for Fence: The 45in Horizontal Rail Restriction
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Installing a swimming pool in your yard comes with lots of local building code requirements. Surrounding your pool with a fence is included in those building codes. The 45in horizontal rail restriction specified in swimming pool code for iron and aluminum fences, is BY FAR the one that confuses folks the most. So much so, that I felt this one swimming pool code requirement needed its own video....
Planning Out Add-on Decorations with Your Stronghold Iron Fence or Gates
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Original Decorations Video: ua-cam.com/video/8BkfBs_4sh4/v-deo.htmlsi=0AZSfcUI69FlHubD Latest Decorations Detail Video: ua-cam.com/video/GqH7AM5V1fw/v-deo.htmlsi=tz0fiBXNLk44KWfG Folks love the look of our add-on decorations on our fence and gates. However, it can be tough to figure out how many you need and how to arrange them in advance of ordering. So today I wanted to go over some tips and ...
Tools For Measuring Your Aluminum or Iron Fence Layout
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Tools For Measuring Your Aluminum or Iron Fence Layout
Add-on Decoration Options for Customizing Your Stronghold Iron Fence
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Add-on Decoration Options for Customizing Your Stronghold Iron Fence
Measuring Rise-Over-Run for Installing Your Iron or Aluminum Fence Project on a Hill or Slope
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Measuring Rise-Over-Run for Installing Your Iron or Aluminum Fence Project on a Hill or Slope
Mounting Iron Fence Panels to Wood or Masonry Posts
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Mounting Iron Fence Panels to Wood or Masonry Posts
Modifying Stronghold Iron Angled Fence Brackets
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Modifying Stronghold Iron Angled Fence Brackets
Introducing Our Stronghold Iron Racking Fence Panels for Hills and Grade
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Introducing Our Stronghold Iron Racking Fence Panels for Hills and Grade
Guidelines for Installing Stronghold Iron Racking Fence Panels
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Guidelines for Installing Stronghold Iron Racking Fence Panels
Does Adding a Fence or Driveway Gate Increase Your Home’s Value?
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Does Adding a Fence or Driveway Gate Increase Your Home’s Value?
7 Key Differences Between Traditional and Signature Grade Stronghold Iron Fence and Gates
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7 Key Differences Between Traditional and Signature Grade Stronghold Iron Fence and Gates
The 5 Most Common Mistakes When Pricing Out an Aluminum or Iron Fence Project
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The 5 Most Common Mistakes When Pricing Out an Aluminum or Iron Fence Project
Why Are There Different Grades of Iron Fence and Gates? (Traditional vs Signature Grade)
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Why Are There Different Grades of Iron Fence and Gates? (Traditional vs Signature Grade)
Which Costs More: Aluminum Fence or Iron Fence?
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Which Costs More: Aluminum Fence or Iron Fence?
Installing an Iron Fence on a Wall or Walking Surface Using Flange Posts
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Installing an Iron Fence on a Wall or Walking Surface Using Flange Posts
What Size Post Do I Need for My Driveway Gate?
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What Size Post Do I Need for My Driveway Gate?
Jake's DIY Experience Part 4: Installing Fence Panels and Gates
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Jake's DIY Experience Part 4: Installing Fence Panels and Gates
Fence Install Tips: Self-Tapping Screws Used with Aluminum and Iron Fence
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Fence Install Tips: Self-Tapping Screws Used with Aluminum and Iron Fence
Driveway Gate Installation: Post Spacing, Width and Depth Calculations
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Driveway Gate Installation: Post Spacing, Width and Depth Calculations
Can you rack a 4' gate?
Gates cannot be racked. They have to be welded solid with framing so they don't sag and you can connect your hinge and latch hardware. If you had a gate on a sloped run, it would have to level out or step there to handle it.
@@Ironfenceshop Thanks for the quick reply. Do you fabricate custom gates if I was to supply proper drawing?
@@dtm8073 We typically will not make a racked gate. It very easy for a slight error in measurement to render the gate as unusable. It can also cause issues with latch hardware working properly and the gate swinging shut too fast and rough at an angle. If you wanted to draw something up for us to look at and weigh in on, you can send to sales@ironfenceshop.com
@@Ironfenceshop Thanks.
I’m looking at getting 5ft I think from watching the video. I don’t want people trespassing ie religious people or door to door sales people coming to our door. You never know these days. Probably a walk up gate and driveway gate as well. I don’t want it to look like a prison but I do want to keep them off my lawn!
5ft is a good in-between of tall enough to keep folks in/ out, but short enough you are not looking through it rather than over it. Starting at the 5ft height will give you more driveway gate options as well as they typically start at 5ft tall too (or have more width options starting at that height). If we can help with the project at all, reach out to us at sales@ironfenceshop.com!
Good video! Thank you.
Thanks. Glad it helped!
If I were looking for an iron gate this is the company I'd go with. Thanks for the info.
If you rack the panel do you have to set your posts closer together
It depends on how you are measuring. The panels don't change width, so if you are measuring down the slope they should space out the same. However, if you are measuring straight out (such as with a laser level or transom) then it will throw it off.
@@Ironfenceshop that makes sense, thankyou!
Nice!
Great video. Relatively simple stuff, but nice to have it all in one place.
Glad it helped. Its odd how tough it is to find the answers to the simple stuff online sometimes!
Do I need a battery? Can I just run line from my home, convert it to 12v, and connect to where the battery would plug into the mother board?
You would have to ask Ghost directly. Every manufacturer typically has the plug-in transformer step down the power to trickle charge the battery. The battery is what powers the gate, so I'm not sure a direct connection would work out. It may send too much voltage to the motors. If you want to ask Ghost, their tech line is 850-898-1411
@2:25 "kids riding on the gate" reminds me of those long ago times when America was great.
Thanks for this very useful video. It was very clear in getting my head around different options for gate widths.
Glad it helped! If you have any other questions, feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email.
Thank you so much
Good explanation. What about year over year maintenance cost comparison? Negligible?
You don’t know shit
Intrested but no link to the other videos. Nice job!
They are coming! We just finished shooting videos 1-5 and they are in editing now. Hoping to get 1 out a week as things progress. Stand by!
Excellent video, concise and very informative. Can you please share some information about how heavy of a gate can this model open and close without problems? And is there a better replacement available in case battery dies.?
I usually go through a dozen DIY videos when I need some advice before I find a good one. This was perfect. I wish I had more fence work to do!
Glad it helped out! Sometimes its tough to find those very specific DIY helper videos!
Can you use a combination of racking panels and solid panels?
With all aluminum fence, they are all technically racking panels. So you can install them in the racked or standard position. Its when you get into steel an iron that you have standard solid welded panels and separate racking panels. But in terms of an overall aluminum fence installation, its normal for most panels to be un-racked and then rack just the ones you need to.
Great video
I have been a general building contractor for over 40 years in California. I have to say that the logic that a majority of people here use simply eludes me. They will cheap out on something that will be a visible fixture on their home over 200$ and drink a 100$ bottle of wine at dinner. Then leave you a bad review over the quality of what they chose. A rare number of customers will allow you to educate them. This allows them to make an intelligent decision. Seriously I would pull my hair out at times if I had any.
Haha. I completely get where you are coming from. I totally understand that price is important, but I have had so many instances of people not buying from me to go with something cheaper and then coming back to me 1-2 years later to have to replace that cheap fence already. Especially with all the cheaply built aluminum fence out there. There's a reason the "you get what you pay for" and "buy once, cry once" sayings still rung true when it comes to buying things!
Can you use ONLY the battery, without the AC power supply nor the solar panel? Installing a similar system in a remote location that is under quite a bit of trees, so solar isn't an option - and neither is power.
How much 400 Sq ft linear would cost labor and Iron fence 5 ft hight?
You would need a linear footage to quote the fence. We can't quote by square footage. We don't offer labor, so I can't help with that. If you want to give us a call at 800-261-2729, we can help work through the additional info needed and answer any questions you have.
I'd like your input on how to attach a 12' gate onto a large concrete pillar (it won't move from the weight of the gate which I believe to be just under 100 pounds), how would you attach a screw into the concrete to support the hinges?
That's a tough one to answer since column construction can vary so much. That may be a better question for a mason. There is no universal answer on that one like mounting to a metal post. I've seen long masonry lag screws used, steel plates bolted to columns and hinges welded to that and people epoxying in all-thread bolts into the concrete to bolt hinges to. The size of column, construction type (hollow or solid), type of concrete, age and condition of the concrete, etc all come into play for which connecting option is best. Even with a lighter gate, keep in mind that is a lot of leverage force on those bolts depending on the width of the gate leaf too. When people buy gates from us, we typically push them to not connect to the columns directly and use a metal post between or behind the columns instead. Sorry I couldn't give you a solid answer on how to approach it, but hopefully that gives you some guidance.
Love it!! Thank you!!
Using the versai black steel fence corner brackets and I can’t understand how to connect the iron panels into the brackets. Given that they are so oddly made, I’m having trouble understanding how the panels would connect into the bracket seeing how there’s only room for the post and screws..
I enjoy all the important features to ordering a strong and attractive driveway gate for my home on Maui. Thank you for explaining what to look for in a good product.
Thank you!! I’ve been wanting to understand the difference
Your comment has no logic
@@JoseGonzales-ul9sv clearly your mom didn’t either.
@@polescodes Karen i didn't mean to hurt your feelings
Thank for this I can't stop thinking about welding my own gate for my own house
Same I’m here to get ideas to weld my own gate While this guy is probably the 4th party. He take orders, go to gate builder to built it, then hire Mexicans to install then someone eles monitoring them. 😂
Was supporting the posts while concrete is drying not necessary? I’m also setting square aluminum posts
IF you mix the concrete on the dry side with a chunky peanut butter consistency, you should be able to stand the posts up in the hole without support. Just remember not to mix the concrete too wet and keep it to a drier mix.
How do u keep the post exactly at proper depth for the proper finished height - measure from hole depth to a marked spot up from the bottom of pole or different method
You can go about it a few ways. The key number you want to watch is the amount of post above ground. If your fence is 4ft tall and you want a 3in gap under it, then I want to measure from top of the hole at the ground to the top of the post to make sure I have that 4ft 3in. If I don't then dig deeper or add some gravel to build it up. We recommend that you are looking at that installed 4ft 3in post height WITHOUT the cap on the post too. That way, when you add the cap on, if one post is slightly off from the other, you don't really notice.
Fastest way would be to use a magnet 😊
That actually would be a good way as well! Magnet sticks its iron or steel, it doesn't and its aluminum. Not sure why that one escaped my mind when we shot this one. Good call!
What about installing the footing for the track for a manual sliding gate?
We don't make any type of sliding gates, so we wouldn't be able to comment or make a video on that one. We only sell swing gates.
Length above the fence for a post cap (add if you have it in your fence design, e.g. 4 inch) Fence panel height (add fence height e.g. 4ft, 6ft fence) Ground clearance for panels (e.g. 3 inch above ground clearance) Below ground post depth requirement by local code (e.g. frost depth + 6inch) Figure out and add all these numbers and you will have you total post length and round that up the next Ft. E.g. if all of these numbers add up to 9ft 6in, you should buy 10ft posts. Keep the excess height above the ground and cut it off once the fence build is complete before adding the post cap. Pretty basic.
Great tips. I’m new to self-drilling screws and was struggling trying to mount brackets to the framing of my new metal garage. Turns out that I was running the drill far too fast. Thanks to your video I’m having better luck.
Glad it helped out! I did the very same thing when I started using them. It seems counter-intuitive to slow down, but it works!
Why not cut 12” off pole and only dig a 24” hole?
Question: What about Porte Cochere entrances? The opening across our driveway (porte cochere entrance) is 15' 6" wall to wall (Side of house to side of 3rd car garage) So could we anchor the actual gate post to each of the walls of our House/Garage? If so what size gate would we need? Thanks..
Really helpful!!
Good videos! I have a question for you. I have a double gate set up that has been neglected grease wise. It has the J-bolts with grease fittings on the bottom of them as in your video. They wouldn't take grease and I replaced all 4 of the grease fittings with new ones. Again they wouldn't accept grease. I have ordered one of those rejuvenator tools to use with light viscosity oil to soften and hopefully blow out the old grease and replace with new grease. I didn't know if the J-bolts would lift out with my tractor and straps to attack the old oil from the top of the cylinder. I don't know if that's a viable option to assist the rejuvinator tool or not. What do you think? Thank You for your advice.
You don't instruct on how to measure the hardware!
Best place to order gates where??
Thank you very much for your wonderful video. The amazon has similar 3/4 inch J-bolt $45 each. But yours is better as a comparison for some situation hinge/post repair. Hope you would sell your j-bolt in the market. Thanks
Tik tok led me here... informational video, love it
I would like to order an aluminum fence to mount onto a Brick/cement 3 foot high wall. I assume it is a stronger fence if I was to core drill and put a longer post into the cement wall, am I mistaken? And if core drilling is better for strength than a flange post how deep do you suggest I core drill so I know how much longer my posts need to be prior to ordering. Although I love your flange post option for ease of install, I am concerned people trying to jump the fence will cause damage to the aluminum fence, I am planning on roughly a 4 foot high aluminum fence to put on top of my cement wall. Thank you for the video. :)
Hi there. We need to go over some more details via phone and/ or email. Could you shoot us a message at sales@ironfenceshop.com or call us at 800-261-2729? Core-drilling is a stronger and more secure method than the flanges. I couldn't weight in on the depth, but it will be determined by your wall construction. Normally with core-drilling, you only go a few inches deep so you don't break through the slab/ wall. Get in contact with us direct and we can go through the project in more detail. Thanks!
What type of adhesive is best when installing the caps ? could it be epoxy or and polyurethane or phenolic?
Cool video but I'm curious about how wide a gate should be for the fire department because according to the internet it says that your gate needs to be at least 20 ft wide which obviously is really wide and that concerns me because I just installed a 14ft wide gate on the back of my property so does that mean it would be illegal or not safe since the internet says that all gates need to be 20 ft wide to accommodate the fire department? and if that's true then why would you or anyone sell, promote or install Gates that are more narrow than 20 feet if and when there's ever a fire and the fire department needs to come and put the fire out? I wish you would have really covered minimum widths to accommodate the fire department honestly!
We didn't cover it since it varies immensely across the country and may not apply to everyone. Some areas have zero gate width restrictions while others will have fire department regulations. 20ft seems REALLY wide, but its your individual city's call for what code they enforce. Code like that is NOT universal. A semi truck can fit through a 12ft gate if its going straight through, so a fire truck doesn't need 20ft to get in. However, what the city code says it what you have to follow. Valid point we could have touched on it more in the video, but in 14yrs of being here, its only come up handful of times with local fire departments wanting access from the homeowner for automated gates. Even then it only came up maybe 2 times out of a 100 gate calls. I've never had someone buy a gate and then have to try and return it due to fire department code. As for your 14ft gate, call your city's Building/ Engineering department. Again, some areas may require 20ft like the internet says, but others may have zero gate width restrictions. Only the person at your city's Building/ Engineering Department is going to have the true answer.
Terrible video all talk and no video on how to do it just talk talk talk anyone can talk
Fire code in Atlanta is 14ft!
You never show the lower hinge. Is it oriented the same direction as the top hinge?
Hi John. Yes it is. Some people will flip the lower one so the gate can't be lifted off, but then all the weight is being carried by the upper hinge and bearing alone. In 14yrs here, no one has called to replace a stolen gate, but if security is a concern its better to orient them the same way and put a small piece of angle steel above the hinge to block it from being lifted off.
1:08 bullshit me harder!
Question: Will the ball bearing impact the measurements needed once installed?
Are you referring to the height and attachment points on the gate? It shouldn't, but you want to do your measurements and drilling based on both halves of the j-bolt installed together. It can make a slight difference in the height of the threaded j-portion sticking out of the pot with and without the ball bearing down in there.