Driveway gate options.

[doobin]

even better if they're not already hung

depends what colour you want to end up with really, but the ali is a great primer/top coat ... as you guys have seen lately
tip for painting ornamental gates .. do it before you hang it ... turn it upside down and paint all you can see ... then the right way up .. then side and side ... you might get it all then .... much easier than grovelling on the floor trying to reach it all upside down

Or hang it from something like a forklift!

 

[V8Druid]

Or hang it from something like a forklift!

still much easier to rotate it and have all the painting down-hand Doob

 

[Jimoz]

What's best way to clean them wire brush? How far back have I got to go

 

[V8Druid]

What's best way to clean them wire brush? How far back have I got to go

depends on how good a finish you want Jim ... just to get the flake off and plaster it or full shot blast

 

[Jimoz]

Is it safe to assume these are solid not box section because of the edges? Latch mechanism looks a bit DIY

 

[Mogman]

Is it safe to assume these are solid not box section because of the edges?View attachment 14356View attachment 14357 Latch mechanism looks a bit DIY

It’ll be box☹

Mild Steel 40 X 40MM Hammered Edge Box Section at 3.8M | North Valley Components

This mild steel 40 x 40mm hammered edge box section, 3.8 meters in length and 2.5mm thick, is ideal for decorative or structural use.

www.nvf.co.uk

 

[Jimoz]

Thanks will keep eyes peeled for something better

 

[V8Druid]

It’ll be box☹

Mild Steel 40 X 40MM Hammered Edge Box Section at 3.8M | North Valley Components

This mild steel 40 x 40mm hammered edge box section, 3.8 meters in length and 2.5mm thick, is ideal for decorative or structural use.

www.nvf.co.uk

Is it safe to assume these are solid not box section because of the edges? Latch mechanism looks a bit DIY

deffo what he said

 

[Jimoz]

The gate saga continues...
Anyone clued up on the regs when installing gates on your own property? Some gate firms I had out seem to want to scare you with all the safety features. I know the principal behind it is to stop kids getting killed but I can't ever remember getting killed by a gate when I was a youngun. I found this for HSE which seems to recognise a difference between residential gates on private property and gates for a workplace

Owners and occupiers of commercial premises with powered gates have duties under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. These include basic safety by construction (Regulation 18) and for maintenance (Regulation 5). They may also have duties under Section 3 of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 for the safety of persons (including the public) they do not employ.

While the responsibility for safe design / construction and installation may rest with others, the owner / user should ensure that the installed product is safe, and kept safe. In particular they should study the User Instructions that must come with the product, assessing what servicing and inspection / safety checks may be necessary.

While health and safety law does not apply to owners of powered gates on domestic (privately owned) premises, it is strongly recommended that they are checked regularly.

In all cases it is recommended that the competence and expertise of anyone working on powered gates is checked.

Users should be given information on how to safely switch the gate off, or into a safe mode such as hold-to-run, and where necessary, how to release a person if they become trapped by the gate. This should be passed on to all who need this information.

 

[GazCro]

Not clued up on regs myself but they'll more than likely be trying to justify charging you a heap of cash for a simple and straightforward job.

 

[V8Druid]

The gate saga continues...
Anyone clued up on the regs when installing gates on your own property? Some gate firms I had out seem to want to scare you with all the safety features. I know the principal behind it is to stop kids getting killed but I can't ever remember getting killed by a gate when I was a youngun. I found this for HSE which seems to recognise a difference between residential gates on private property and gates for a workplace

Owners and occupiers of commercial premises with powered gates have duties under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. These include basic safety by construction (Regulation 18) and for maintenance (Regulation 5). They may also have duties under Section 3 of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 for the safety of persons (including the public) they do not employ.

While the responsibility for safe design / construction and installation may rest with others, the owner / user should ensure that the installed product is safe, and kept safe. In particular they should study the User Instructions that must come with the product, assessing what servicing and inspection / safety checks may be necessary.

While health and safety law does not apply to owners of powered gates on domestic (privately owned) premises, it is strongly recommended that they are checked regularly.

In all cases it is recommended that the competence and expertise of anyone working on powered gates is checked.

Users should be given information on how to safely switch the gate off, or into a safe mode such as hold-to-run, and where necessary, how to release a person if they become trapped by the gate. This should be passed on to all who need this information.

you want to be sure that you have all the safety devices functional though Jim .... and may also need to mention to your house insurers that you're fitting motorised gates ... you would not want to be responsible for an injury, or worse to anyone !!

 

[Quattromike]

you want to be sure that you have all the safety devices functional though Jim .... and may also need to mention to your house insurers that you're fitting motorised gates ... you would not want to be responsible for an injury, or worse to anyone !!

Plus when you run into them in icy weather you can claim your house insurance to repair your car

 

[Jimoz]

True that's why I'm looking into where I stand.

I'm hopeful that public places are subject to regs, as are installers selling to people. But from that hse blurbs it reads as if you can DIY. @fred you ever looked into it when fitting yours?

I think the motors come with function which stops when encounters resistance and is adjustable.

 

[Jimoz]

Bit the bullet and got cantilevered one made and fitted. Still to be wired up but it's on and set now. Should of took more photos but I was busy mixing gear for them. It was like a 6ft long 8" rsj, with 2 box sections around 2" square going down at either end and concrete in.
Had galvanised and powder coated but not too sure about the finish. Few bits on the gate almost seemed like it wanted a good rubbing down. Any advice?

 

[DaveDCB]

Just been given the groundwork job for a 12 meter opening sliding gate, fully cantilevered! 4 cube of c40 in the main gate post alone! Going to see how it looks when installed as may consider something a tad narrower for the new yard!

 

[Jimoz]

Would you be happy with the finish on mine @DaveDCB ?

 

[Brendan]

Would you be happy with the finish on mine @DaveDCB ?

Personally wouldn't be too pleased with the chips, not too sure where you would stand on the finish quality of the paint, never easy to pick defects when paint is wet

 

[Jimoz]

One of the pics looks like something was welded there and came off. This is supposed to be galved then powder coated but I'm a bit green as to how good the finish should be? The bit in the last photo definatley needs sorting. I don't know if I'm being picky with all the "bumpy bits" for lack of a better word.

 

[T whiting]

Galv won't ever give the best finish by its nature but that's no excuse for paint prep and if it's not been prepped well you might find the paint flaking before too long as it doesn't stick to the zink oxide

 

[Shovelhands]

If the Galv is rough, then it will be reflected in the finish. Is it paint or ppc?