Andehh Posted October 30 Share Posted October 30 We've got two pillars ready for gates, but due to our driveway curving round one of the gates, one gate will intrude in the driveway if it only opens 90 degrees. Likely to only be a pedestrian gate to keep it narrow enough to account for the steep driveway in that area. Then have the main vehicle gate where the driveway is shallower. Driveway etc (block paved) all laid, so would prefer to stick to above ground mechanisms where possible. How complicated are we going to be asking for when we ask companies to quote? Any pragmatic routes we should be considering? Pic attached, with the two pillars shown. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted October 30 Share Posted October 30 You can get door hinges that do that, called parliament hinges They are basically a standard hinge, but longer, so the pivot point is past the door frame so it can hinge round. you need to get a metal worker to fabricate a heavier version of that for your pedestrian gate so the actual hinge point is beyond the corner of the pillar to allow it to open all the way round. As you have a slope on the drive, if you also incorporated the principle of a rising butt hinge, that would help as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andehh Posted October 30 Author Share Posted October 30 Do rising butt hinges work with electric vehicle gates? Or does the equivalent exist? The utopia would be normal twin gates equal sizes, with one opening and lifting as it swings to compensate for the gradiant... but a rising hinge when linked to an electric actuator feels complex! The pedestrian gate is purely there to cancel out the slopes impact on the gates. Love being half way up a hill for various reasons, but it makes things bloody hard work with various bits of the build!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted October 30 Share Posted October 30 53 minutes ago, Andehh said: How complicated are we going to be asking for when we ask companies to quote? Give them a diagram/drawing and ask for their solution, they will know better than anyone what solutions are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted October 30 Share Posted October 30 Does it need to be so wide? I simplified mine by using a small fixed gate and an automated field gate. The fixed is opened very occasionally for a bigger vehicle. I have a slope which I thought was a problem but we juggled the height and it swings just past. If it is to keep in toddlers and dogs then that would be different. My gate people relished the challenges: they've seen most before, so speak so them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted October 30 Share Posted October 30 Do you have room for a sliding gate? Onoff and I did this and mine is a slight slope, also it gives me more room on my drive as I can park next to the gate without stopping it from swinging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted October 30 Share Posted October 30 Beware sliding gates. Maybe it only applies in commercial circumstances, but there are regulations to protect someone poking their arm through and breaking it against the post. If requires a pressure stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LnP Posted October 30 Share Posted October 30 3 minutes ago, saveasteading said: Beware sliding gates. Maybe it only applies in commercial circumstances, but there are regulations to protect someone poking their arm through and breaking it against the post. If requires a pressure stop. It's a good point. The safety requirements apply also to residential/domestic situations and also to gates which swing. The place I bought my equipment from gave me good advice on what I needed to do to comply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 30 Share Posted October 30 16 minutes ago, saveasteading said: Beware sliding gates. Maybe it only applies in commercial circumstances, but there are regulations to protect someone poking their arm through and breaking it against the post. If requires a pressure stop. Domestic I think calls for safety edges, flashing amber beacon, shouldn't impart more than 400N of force, photocells at two heights etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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