Frequently Asked Questions | Chain-link Fence
- What types of gates residential gates are available?
- Are there different types of gates for commercial projects?
- Are Glory Fence, Inc.’s products warranted?
What types of residential gates are available?
For residential applications, two types of gates are commonly used; single walk and double drive. Single walk gates are generally used for people to pass through, although they can be made up to 12’ wide and are always the same height as the fence. It is a single panel that is hinged from one terminal post and latched to another. Double drive gates consist of two panels that latch in the middle of the opening. Both single walk and double drive gates for residential enclosures are made from 1 3/8” diameter tubing. Bent frames with rounded corners, aluminum ell corners, and square welded corners are also available. The quality of the chain link and frame work used should match the rest of the fence. Automatic closing mechanisms are available to shut and latch the single walk gate after passage.
Are there different types of gates for commercial projects?
In addition to single walk and double drive gates, several types of sliding gates are available for commercial and high security applications. Sliding gates are used where there is no room to swing the panel of a single or double gate. In areas where snow and ice are not a problem rolling gates are not recommended. Rolling gates roll on a pipe track that is attached by track brackets to the gate post and line posts and is on a ground carrier that is attached to the front of the gate. Sliding gates are made from 1 5/8” or 1 7/8” diameter frame work. For security, barbed wire or barbed tape can be added to all types of gates.
Commercial single and double drive gates are usually welded, but can also be made with gate ells.
In area where snow and ice are a problem cantilever gates a generally used. A cantilever gate is 1.5 times the length of the gate opening and is suspended by four malleable rollers, which are attached to two posts. Rollers are attached to the gate and first line post, one at the top and one at the bottom of each post; this allows the gate frame to slide between the rollers. Cantilever gates are very heavy and are usually installed on 4” diameter posts and constructed from a 2-3/8” diameter top and bottom rail.
We also handle a complete line of residential and commercial gate operators that can be used with any of the gates mentioned.
Our galvanized systems are warranted for 12 years. Spectra color chain-link systems are warranted for 12 years and Permafused II color systems are warranted for 15 years. The best thing about our warranties is that they warrant the protective coatings. Many manufacturers offer warranties that apply only to the loss of structural integrity of the steel, meaning the product has rusted to the point that the strength of the steel is no longer there. Glory Fence, Inc. warranties apply if the protective coatings fail, which will occur much sooner than loss of steel integrity.