Installing a driveway gate: what do I need to know?
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Hi. I need a quote for a retractable safety gate for a sliding door, as well as two gates - swinging gates are fine - for standard sized front doors, and one narrow garden gate. All in white and stainless steel. I am moving into a new house end of October but will first have to do measurements before confirming sizes. How much time would you need to manufacture and fit the gates? Do you prefer to do the measurements yourselves?
Full heigh, 4-arm, single turnstile Required opening size: 1,43m wide x 2,25m high Bi-directional suitable for internal and external installations Key override for free rotation. Works with all access control and time & attendance systems. Supplied in broken-down form on a pallet – Pallet dimensions: 2,2m long x 1,1m wide x 1,1m high. Weight kg. Straightforward assembly
Please send a quote for a double carport *5mx6m, made with wooden gumpoles for uprights, wooden cross beams and on top either latte or 35x35 pine lengths covering the entire roof of the carport. On top of the carport we will require clear corrugated sheeting. The roof must be at a slight angle (20-30 degrees) as it must also house solar panels on top. This won't actually be used for cars, but will provided a shaded area at our veggie garden and will also house solar panels. The gum poles will be placed into the ground. Holes will need to be dug for them and secured with concrete. Let me know if you need any more information at this stage. Please address the Quote to . Installation will be at Wits University, Johannesburg. Thanks, Jane
Hi There I would like to have a Custom built Carport for my driveway, I have an approved plan already from Municipality in place the carport is 6mx6m 36Square Meters in total. I would like the Carport roof to have the paint coating for extra protection. Carport must be mounted onto Boundary wall and property, I have added a PDF file on the design of the carport. I did not buy any material as yet however a quote on supply, deliver and install of the carport or i can procure the carport material and it be assembled.
I currently have a metal gate installed that is 5,1 m in length, and 1,9m high (1.2 excluding the wheels). I require a replacement for this, with the potential of trading in the current gate. I would like a wooden gate with a metal frame, and that provides a bit more privacy into my yard. The same dimensions as listed above.
Sliding Gate Specifications Type: Solid Galvanised Steel Sheet-Metal Sliding Gate Size: Width: 5.0 metres Height: 2.1 metres (shoulder height) Height at arch: 2.5 metres Frame: mm x 50mm x 2.0mm Rectangular tube (main frame) 20mm x 20mm x 1.6mm Square tube (front recessed frame) 20mm x 5mm Flat-iron (internal frame) Panels: 1.2mm Solid Galvanised Steel Sheet-Metal Bottom Rail: mm x 50mm x 2.0mm Rectangular tube Wheels: Heavy Duty, mm Diameter, Bearing-loaded, U-Profile Brackets: Anti-lifting brackets Finish: Hot-dip galvanised and painted matt black Track & Guide-post: Existing to be re-used Pedestrian Gate Specifications Type: Solid Galvanised Steel Sheet-Metal Pedestrian Gate Size: Width: 1.15 metres Height: 2.1 metres (shoulder height) Height at arch: 2.3 metres Frame: 50mm x 50mm x 2.0mm Square tube (main frame) 20mm x 20mm x 1.6mm Square tube (front recessed frame) 20mm x 5mm Flat-iron (internal frame) Panels: 1.2mm Solid Galvanised Steel Sheet-Metal Hinging & Closing Posts: 50mm x 50mm x 2.0mm Square tube Additional Feature: Full-length striker plate (anti-force entry) Finish: Hot-dip galvanised and painted matt black
I will remove a current thatch roof and replace it with a steel structure and cover it with corrugated iron roof. Basically the same as a carport roof, just adding a ceiling and aluminum sliding door to close it. Size: 7m x 7m square Steel uprights on one side at 2.4m (exclude the portion in the ground) to fit a 2.1m sliding folding aluminum door. Lip channel on a wall with cross beams to add the corrugated iron roof and a ceiling. My timeline is to start the work in January ball park.
With the high wind that we have experienced over the past two weeks, especially Wednesday/Thursday 16/17th October , one side of our shade cloth has ripped. This is an Insurance claim. The carport can have two cars side by side in front of the garage and another two cars side by side behind the front two cars.
With the high wind that we have experienced over the past two weeks, especially Wednesday/Thursday 16/17th October , one side of our shade cloth has ripped. This is an Insurance claim. The carport can have two cars side by side in front of the garage and another two cars side by side behind the front two cars.
Here’s a neatly formatted Specification Sheet based on the information in your images: --- SPECIFICATION SHEET: SHADE CLOTH CARPORT STRUCTURE 1. STRUCTURE DIMENSIONS AND DESIGN Parameter Specification Height 2.6 meters Length 5.7 meters Width (Breadth) 7.6 meters Design Pyramid-shaped structure --- 2. SHADECLOTH MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS Parameter Specification Material Type UV-stabilised shade cloth Shade Factor 90% – provides effective sunlight protection while maintaining ventilation Industry Application Specifically manufactured for the carport industry Colour Silver (approved colour) Expected Lifespan 5 to 10 years (depending on material durability) --- 3. SEWING AND STITCHING REQUIREMENTS Parameter Specification Thread Type Three-ply polyester thread Joining & Hemming Double lock-stitched for added strength and long-term durability Cloth Type/Brand Equivalents Alnet or Knittex, or equivalent quality --- 4. TENSIONING PROCEDURE FOR SHADE CLOTH INSTALLATION Parameter Specification Installation Method On-site tensioning using a jacking system Process Jack up the centre of the carport structure to apply tension to both the shade cloth and support pipe system Purpose Ensures proper alignment, tautness, and long-term durability of installation --- 5. SIDE PANEL REQUIREMENTS Parameter Specification Number of Panels Minimum of 3 sides Panel Position Installed mm below the top pole Function Provides adequate coverage and protection while maintaining structural stability --- 6. GENERAL NOTES All materials and workmanship must comply with industry standards for carport shade structures. All components should be corrosion-resistant and suitable for outdoor use. Installation must ensure structural stability under normal wind and weather conditions.