It does not matter whether your purpose in erecting a gate is more for protection or visual effects. The more important thing is when you build one; it should be hard-wearing and requires minimal maintenance.

Once you have discussed the design and costs with the manufacturer or contractor, focus on the process. Start with the support mechanism called the brace. It is usually shaped like the letter “Z’. A steel gate can be very heavy so the weight will definitely squeeze this bracket. This support structure should come from the bottom close to the hinges and incline towards the side with the bolt. By doing this, your gate will less likely droop than if gravity jerks the brace and hardware that brings it together.

When you put on a support cable, it should begin towards the top on the side of the gate. This should also be adjacent to the hinges and slants in the direction of the bolt’s side. It forms an “X” shape together with the brace. Make sure that the pivot tip of bolts does not form a straight line. When that happens, the gate will be creaking all the time. If the alignment is bad, the gate will not swing. The solution is to line up the bolts by the side of the gate or its post.

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