Frequently asked questions

General Questions

Click the “Order Now – Start Customising” button on your chosen gate’s product page. You can then select sizes, colours, locks, motors, intercoms, and keypads.

For residential gates, our logistics team will text you the evening before your delivery day to confirm and finalise timings.

Yes. For residential double swing gates and pedestrian gates beyond our standard width/height, delivery is typically 12–16 weeks.

Yes. Standard customised widths (smaller than standard) usually deliver in 3–4 weeks.

Yes—aluminium gates are a sustainable choice:

Built to last: Highly durable and corrosion-resistant, reducing replacement frequency and waste.
Fully recyclable: Aluminium can be recycled repeatedly; recycling uses about 5% of the energy of primary production.
Low maintenance: No regular painting, staining, or harsh chemical treatments.
Energy efficient production: Especially when using recycled aluminium.

No rust or rot: Ideal for wet or coastal locations.
Quick to clean: Mild soapy water is usually sufficient.
No repainting: Powder-coated finishes are durable and UV-stable.

Use self-tapping (sheet metal) screws that cut their own thread. Match the screw length to the aluminium thickness and expected load. Pre-drill if required and use the correct driver bit to avoid head damage.

Our aluminium gates are designed for long-term performance—no rust, twisting, sagging, or warping. Finishes resist fading and cracking. All gates include a 5-year manufacturer guarantee.

On each product page, below the “Customise Order Now” button, you’ll find installation instructions and specification downloads.

We can offer reduced widths from our standard gate sizes listed. Please call us to discuss your customised requirements.

Our gates come pre-cut to accept the locks and handle we supply. The barrel is a standard Euro type which can be changed very easily. Different types of locks could be fitted but you may have to make some adjustments to do so.

Pedestrian Gates

A full-length lock keep receiver is supplied as standard.

Euro lock 35/35 split (70 mm total) supplied as standard.

No. Sizes shown refer to the gate panel only—hinges and lock are not included in the listed width/height.

Allow 30 mm overall for hinges and lock. Example: a 1000 mm gate panel needs a 1030 mm opening.

Pedestrian gates use a 45 mm thick frame. Downloadable dimension drawings (PDF) with exact measurements are available on each product page.

Width: Measure the total opening and add clearance:
Height: Ensure the opening is at least 100 mm taller than the gate panel (≈50 mm clearance top and bottom).

Yes—our pedestrian gates are universal. Rotate the handle 180°, rotate the lock keep receiver 180°, and change latch direction by pressing the internal release catch and turning the latch1 80°.

Residential Double Swing Gates (Driveway Gates)

When fitting bottom hinges to our aluminium posts, select expander bolts (two bolts per hinge) in the product configurator.

We supply centre lips packaged separately. Remove the cover plate and slot the lips into the middle to close the gap.

Yes. Manual contemporary double swing gates can be upgraded to automatic at a later stage.

No. Sizes refer to the gate panels onlyand do not include hinges or the centre lips.

Allow 50 mm overall (≈20 mm per hinge and 10 mm for the centre lips). Example: a 3000 mm gate needs a 3050 mm opening.

Choose between lockable drop bolts or a factory-fitted lock.

Width: Add 5–25 mm on the hinge side and 10 mm between the two leaves.
Height: Ensure the opening is at least 100 mm taller than the gate panel.

Our double swing driveway gates have a 55 mm thick frame for a strong, premium build.

Each product page includes a downloadable PDF dimension drawing with exact measurements, profiles, and fitting information.