GARDEN DESIGN
BIRKDALE ADDS ALUMINIUM GATE KIT TO ITS DURAPOST ® RANGE
The UK ’ s leading manufacturer of fencing and gate accessories , Birkdale has launched a new aluminium gate kit as part of its DuraPost ® range . Fully adjustable , installers can change the height , width and infill panel at the fitting stage , eliminating the need to have a bespoke gate made .
The kit includes a powder-coated aluminium frame , all the hinges and fixings needed , as well as a gate slam and a secure lock that can be adjusted to match the homeowner ’ s house key . The frame is available in three colour choices – Anthracite Grey , Olive Grey or Sepia Brown
– and is compatible with any composite or timber panel infill of your choosing .
Installation is easy . After measuring the aperture , subtract the width of frame uprights from the measurement and cut the cross rails , infill panels and top cover strip to size . Next cut the frame uprights to height from the top to ensure that the lock position ( pre-machined ) stays at the optimum height . Fit the corner joints into the cross rails and attach these to the hinge-side upright . Then simply insert selected infills into the centre . Assemble and attach the lock upright before adding end caps , cover strips and the lock mechanism , before finally hanging the gate .
The frame is manufactured from powder-coated aluminium and the lock and hinges from stainless steel , meaning the gate is highly weather resistant . It is a long-term solution that will require minimal maintenance . Directional hinges also ensure that the gate is incredibly secure , along with the keyable lock cylinder . Given its high performance credentials – the gate system comes with a 15-year guarantee as standard .
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