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.
“We are really proud of this new addition to our DuraPost range. The flexibility of the gate ensures that it can meet any height, width or design requirement and it fits in perfectly with the look and feel of almost any fencing system,” commented John Abernethie, Managing Director of Birkdale. “It has always been our mission to make life easier for fencing contractors and create products that, while fulfilling customer needs, also work for the installer – and this gate kit does just that. Finally, it is a sustainable choice as at the end of its working life the frame is 100% recyclable.”
