Fortress Gates

STEP 1: MEASURE

Measure between your posts and allow the following clearances:

• Deduct 5 to 10 mm clearance each side of a SINGLE gate
• Deduct 5 to 10 mm clearance each side of a DOUBLE gate as well as
  10 to 15 mm clearance between the two halves.

Measure the height of your post and allow for clearance under the gate:

• If ground is level then 50 mm is plenty
• If ground is unlevel then larger clearance may be needed
  

STEP 2: SELECT

Click on the link below and the size calculator will help you establish which combination of products to purchase.

• E Frames determine the HEIGHT
• H and HD rails determine the WIDTH

STEP 3: ASSEMBLE

DECIDE how you want your gate to swing

INWARD swinging gates - fix hinges to BACK of post

OUTWARD swinging gates - fix hinges to FRONT of post

For single gates you will also need to decide if your gate
will swing from the LEFT or RIGHT post.

Check ORIENTATION of hinges

Example - Left Hand Swinging In:

Hold hinge section of frame up against BACK of LEFT side post - check that:

• Plastic cap is at top
• Hinge opening faces down

If hinges are upside down you will need to REVERSE them

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NOTE: for double gates you will need to repeat the above process
for both the LEFT and RIGHT hand posts.

WIDE GATES with diagonal brace -

assemble brace section first.

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ASSEMBLE your frame as follows:

Place one side of frame on firm ground - slide rails on.

If necessary use mallet or block of wood to BUMP rails on -
don't use metal hammer.

Bump the other side of frame into place.

Secure frame together with
Self Drilling Screws supplied.

STEP 4: CLAD

Finish with your choice of cladding.

• Drill hole in the timber only
• Place self drilling screw in the hole in timber
• Screw directly into the steel frame using electric drill.