[Shop-talk] Electric driveway gates

Jim Stone 1789alpine at gmail.com
Sun Dec 11 13:39:23 MST 2022


I would like to put an electric gate on our driveway to make it easier for my wife. The yard is currently fenced in with stockade fence, which will be replaced with a combination of deer fence (lots of those around!) and 6” vertical deck boards along the road.  The current opening is 12 feet, with two 6’x6' (roughly) gates, made using an off the shelf frame kit (https://smile.amazon.com/Adjust-Gate-Steel-Building-openings/dp/B000AMP96S/ref=sr_1_55?crid=1QMB822P1HGKW&keywords=driveway+gates&qid=1670789911&sprefix=driveway+gates%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-55 <https://smile.amazon.com/Adjust-Gate-Steel-Building-openings/dp/B000AMP96S/ref=sr_1_55?crid=1QMB822P1HGKW&keywords=driveway+gates&qid=1670789911&sprefix=driveway+gates,aps,73&sr=8-55>), pressure treated lumber and stockade fence.  They have worked just fine for about 5 years, but are stressing the hinges.  So I will need something sturdier for the new gates, which will need to be 6" wider (for a 13’ opening).  They will also likely be heavier, as.my wife would like the gate to match the planned fence, so vertical 6” deck boards there, too.

The gate posts are 6”x6" pressure treated lumber set in concrete, so they should be more than up to the task.  The driveway hasn’t been paved yet, so getting current out to the openers shouldn't be a problem.  But, before I get too deep into this project I wanted to poll the group and see if anyone has recommendations on openers and gate construction.

Thanks,
Jim
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