HOW TO MEASURE FOR METAL FRAMED/ COMPOSITE DRIVEWAY GATES:

Calculating gate width with existing pillars or posts in place.

Take THREE measurements between the pillars/ posts. Across the top, middle and bottom. Make a note of the SMALLEST measurement.

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To determine what clearance is needed to calculate gate width, you must decide how the gate will open. The first example is by far the most popular set up.

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FIGURE 1: (most popular set up)

Gates to open towards driveway. Hinge plates mounted to rear face of post/ pillar. Back edge of gate sits flush with the back edge of post/ pillar.

REDUCE 50mm (2″) from your lowest measurement.

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FIGURE 2:

Driveway gates open inwards towards driveway. Hinge plates mounted to inside face of post/ pillar. Front edge of gate sits flush with the front edge of post/ pillar.

REDUCE 150mm (6″) from your lowest measurement.

IF ADDING UNDERGROUND AUTOMATION REDUCE THE LOWEST MEASUREMENT BY 110mm (not 150mm).