ALAN GATE / MELBOURNE
A sliding, swing or pedestrian gate should suit both the opening and the way you enter the property. We discuss available space, existing posts and access before working through the layout.
A gate that travels sideways along the boundary. We look at the opening, side clearance, track layout and ground conditions before working out the arrangement.
Single or double swing layouts, depending on the available space and access. Opening angles, hinges, gate weight and motor clearance need to be considered together.
A separate pedestrian gate or, where the project allows, an integrated pedestrian opening. The layout and lock options depend on the gate and site.
Automation can be fitted to suitable new or existing gates. We discuss the opening, access and control options before selecting an arrangement.
PRODUCT AND COMPONENT REFERENCES
These supplier references help explain appearance and component options. They are separate from our completed projects. Final supply, specifications and suitability are confirmed for your site.
A pre-made steel gate reference from the supplier’s commercial range. The listed example is 2100 × 6000 mm. Suitability, opening space, support, finish and automation need to be assessed for the project.
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A component reference for a swing gate discussion. The supplier lists several hinge variants sold as a pair. The appropriate hinge and fixing arrangement depend on the gate and existing posts.
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A ground-track component reference for suitable sliding gate systems. Track and wheel compatibility, the ground surface and the fixing layout need to be considered together.
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This sliding gate includes a pedestrian opening within the panel, with a keypad lock. The photograph shows the lock and decorative ironwork. It gives the owner a walking entrance through the same gate panel.
For your opening, we discuss whether pedestrian access should be separate or integrated, and the lock arrangement that suits the job.
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This job added remote-control automation to an existing pair of iron swing gates. The existing gates were retained and the equipment was installed and adjusted for operation.
Send photos of the gates, hinges and posts. We need to assess the existing arrangement before confirming whether an automation retrofit is suitable.
See the automation job →These details help us discuss a workable layout. The gate, motor, controls and fixing scope are confirmed for the actual site.
MATERIAL AND HARDWARE OPTIONS
Compare material and hardware options alongside our real gate projects. The frame, infill, hinges or sliding hardware need to suit the opening and the way the gate will operate.
The final materials, dimensions, finish, hardware and installation scope are confirmed for your project.
GATE QUESTIONS
It depends on the space you have. A sliding gate needs clear space beside the opening for the gate to travel along the boundary. A swing gate needs a clear area behind it, without walls or obstructions in the way. Slope and uneven ground also matter. Read our sliding vs swing gate guide.
Often, if the gates are suitable. On one job we added remote-control automation to an existing pair of iron swing gates and kept the original gates. Send photos of the gates, hinges, posts and any current motor so we can assess them. See the automation job.
Where the project allows, yes. One of our sliding gates has a pedestrian opening within the panel and a keypad lock, so people can walk in through the same gate. Otherwise a separate pedestrian gate can be added. See the sliding gate job.
The clear width of the opening, your preferred gate height and a photo of the driveway. Also show the space beside the opening (for a sliding gate) or the driveway area behind the gates (for a swing gate), close-ups of any existing hinges, posts or motor, whether you need vehicle access, pedestrian access or both, your suburb, and any slope.
ALAN GATE is based in Boronia and works on gate projects across Greater Melbourne. See the areas we cover or call Alan on 0450 600 890.
Send us a few photos, plans or approximate measurements and we can take a look. We work across Greater Melbourne.
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