Installing Composite Gates: Create A Stylish And Durable Entrance To Your Outdoor Space
Installing composite gates is made easy with NeoTimber's solution. NeoTimber’s composite gates come with a set of 2 aluminium posts, that include a post support for hard ground and a colour-matched post cap; a set of hinges; a handle, lock and gate keep; as well as the gate frame that houses the NeoTimber® composite fence boards.
The product is designed to be installed as an extension of NeoTimber’s composite fencing system, but can equally be used as a standalone product. The composite gate installation steps provided here should be followed regardless of the specific application of your fencing gate.
How To Install NeoTimber's Composite Gate
NeoTimber’s composite gate acts as the ideal entrance to your outdoor space. The gate is composed of a completed aluminium frame and post set, housing stacked fencing boards within, perfectly colour matched to the rest of your composite fence panels. Your gate posts should be spaced evenly at 1040mm centres. Use a spirit level to make sure that the post supports sit perfectly flat on the ground. The metal gate posts will then fit over these supports and can be attached to the gate itself with hinges.
The video above is designed to help explain the process of fitting the gate to your metal gate posts and completed composite fencing. For more information regarding the installation of our fencing gates, including the exact dimensions of the locking mechanism, we recommend reading our composite fencing installation guide.
Position & Install Your Composite Gate Posts
Begin your composite gate installation project by spacing your gate post supports at 1040mm centres. Use a spirit level to ensure that the post supports sit completely flat on the solid base.
Once the post supports are positioned correctly, clearly mark the four screw hole positions. Pre-drill 12mm x 60mm fixing holes and fix a raw plug to suit. Securely fasten the post support using the supplied 80mm expansion bolts and tighten with a wrench.
Place the aluminium gate post over your post support, using a spirit level to ensure the post remains straight. One post will be positioned to take the gate post hinges, the other to accept the gate keep.
Install Your Gate Hinges & Hang The Gate Frame
Install your gate post hinges to the inside of the post you wish to hang the gate onto. Securely fix the 3 gate hinges to your post using the supplied screws. Space the three hinges equally along the length of the post.
Position and fix the gate frame to the hinges using the fixings provided.
Position The Lock, Handle & Gate Keep
Because the gate design allows the lock, handle and gate keep to be installed on either side of the post, you will be required to machine cut the aluminium frame and post in order to install this mechanism.
Start off by considering where a suitable place along the frame you wish the handle and lock to sit. We recommend choosing a comfortable height and using the component dimensions below to guide where to cut and drill along the length of the gate frame and post.
Fix The Gate Keep, Lock & Handle Securely
Position and install the lock keep into the aluminium gate post by firstly pre-drilling two holes at the base and top of where you wish the aluminium strike plate to sit along the post. Use the strike plate as a marker to position the fixings. Then, machine a slot 98mm x 18mm into the post in order to sit the plastic gate keep into the post. Cover by fixing the aluminium strike plate using the screws provided.
Install the catch by machining a slot of 116mm x 12.5mm into the gate frame. Sit the catch mechanism within the frame and fix through the 3 fixing holes along its length into the gate frame. Use the internal dimensions provided in order to cut through the frame and position your lock and door handle.
Effortless Outdoor Entrances: Installing Composite Gates With NeoTimber®
Transform your garden or commercial space with ease by installing composite gates from NeoTimber®. Our step-by-step guidance ensures a smooth, secure setup, allowing you to enjoy a durable, low-maintenance entrance that perfectly complements your composite fencing. Achieve professional results without the hassle, and enhance both the style and functionality of your outdoor area.
