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Installing A Driveway Gate

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

Installing A Driveway Gate - Handyman

Having a driveway gate for your home provides multiple benefits. Not only does it just look nice, but it also prevents unwanted visitors from driving to your home. You can choose a design that offers extra privacy or one that speaks to your artistic taste. Regardless, installing a driveway gate can be a do-it-yourself task that offers multiple benefits.

What you’ll need if you’re installing a driveway gate:

– A post hole digger

– A shovel

– A level

– A Plumb Line

– Some fast-setting concrete

– An electric drill or screwdriver

– The gate itself

– The gate hardware (the necessary hinges and screws, etc)

– A wrench

– A partner

Steps for installing a driveway gate:

1. Dig the post holes two to three feet deep on opposite sides of your driveway, according to the necessary distance of the gate.

2. Set the posts in the holes using the level and the plumb line to make sure they’re completely straight before you pour concrete into the holes and let that settle over night.

3. The next day, drill the holes into the posts for the gate hardware. Make sure your gate has enough room to open the way you need it to open.

4. Using the holes you just drilled, mount the gate’s hinges and hardware.

5. Now, you need your partner to help you. Mount the gate onto the hinges. Your partner should hold the gate while you make sure the hinges are tightened properly (not too loose, not too tight).

6. Screw on the gate latch assembly hardware at the proper height.

7. If your gate is electronic, this is the time where you want to mount the gate opener brackets and such. Make sure your access pad is at a height that is comfortable for you when you are in your vehicle by measuring.

8. Test the gate to insure it opens and shuts properly.

For More Complex Projects…

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Install An Automatic Gate Opener

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Install An Automatic Gate Opener - Handyman

Gates are often used for added privacy and security to a home. However, they can become pretty inconvenient if you have to manually open and shut them all the time. If this is the case, it might be time to install an automatic gate opener. This is an electronic arm or mechanism connected to an access control that allows a gate to close automatically or with a remote.

This seems like a project only a professional could handle, but surprisingly, a lot of automatic gate openers on the market are easy enough to install yourself. Here are some steps that could help you install an automatic gate opener at your home or office.

Picking Out The Right Gate Opener

Automatic gate openers are far from one-size-fits-all. You have to be careful to install an automatic gate opener that can handle your specific gate. To do so, you must ask yourself a number of questions. How big is your gate? How much does it weigh? Does it swing inward or outward? When you shop around, chances are, a store attendant will be able to help you make the right buy.

Review Installation Instructions

These systems come with in-depth instructions specific to the product. You might be eager to install an automatic gate opener, but you need to thoroughly review all of the instructions before tackling the project. Some even come with a DVD that will provide helpful visual instruction.

General steps for the installation process include:

– Fasten the bracket assembly to one of the poles.

– Using the bracket assembly, mount the gate opening arm.

– A stop plate goes on the other end, allowing for the arm to stay in position when the gate is closed.

– A control box is mounted nearby with the proper power source. This is the brains of the automatic gate opener.

– Power cables must run from the control box to the arm.

– Adjust all of the settings on the control box to ensure that the opener functions as needed.

Call In For Back-Up

Again, this process will be a little different, depending on what kind of gate opener you purchase. While this seems like a very random home improvement project, there are professionals in your local area that can help. You can find them through TalkLocal. We will connect you with only people that can help, so you don’t have to wade through a sea of unqualified professionals.

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