Composite Driveway Gates

Hinge size and type depend on the gate width, height and total weight. We calculate hinge loading for each order and supply hinges rated for the finished gate, including adjustable options where appropriate. Contact us with your dimensions for exact hinge specifications on your chosen design.

Post dimensions and foundation depth are determined by gate weight, leaf width and whether motors are fitted. Heavier automated gates typically require larger posts and deeper footings than manual gates. We can advise on suitable post sizes once your gate dimensions and automation plans are confirmed.

Yes, these gates can be fitted with swing gate motor kits either at order or retrofitted later. If automation is planned from the start, we can account for motor mounting points, leave centres and any additional bracketry during production. Let us know at the ordering stage so the gates are prepared accordingly.

We discuss exact measurements, tolerances and ground clearance with each customer before production to ensure a precise fit for your opening and surface conditions. Clearance accounts for the swing arc, any slope on the driveway and the gate’s finished height.

Both can be suitable, but the posts must be able to carry the weight of the gate without flexing, especially if motors are fitted. Timber posts generally suit lighter gates, while masonry posts need sound construction and suitable fixings. Contact us with your post details to check compatibility before ordering.

It can, because the driveway leaves and pedestrian gate may share a post or alter load distribution. We factor this into the frame and hinge specification when a matching pedestrian gate is ordered alongside the driveway pair.

We need to know the slope and surface variation before production so we can set the bottom rail and hinge positions accordingly. Gates on sloping ground usually require more ground clearance at the opening arc and may need rising hinges in some cases. Contact us to discuss your site conditions.

Yes, wider or taller leaves receive additional internal framing or bracing to reduce sag and twist over the gate’s working life. The exact reinforcement depends on the frame material, overall dimensions and whether the gate is automated. Talk to us about your target size and we can specify the construction.

Our gates can be hung on either side to suit your requirements. Specify the opening direction and hinge side when ordering, and we will build the leaves and hinge positions to match.

Yes, a typical automated pair uses one motor per leaf, with both leaves driven by a suitable control system. We can prepare the gates for twin-motor operation at the production stage or you can retrofit a suitable kit afterwards. Check your chosen motor kit’s leaf weight and width limits against our quoted gate weights.