Pool Safety Gates
If you're adding a gate to your swimming pool, you'll need a tough gate that cannot be reached by children or jumped over by your furry pets. Depending on the regulations of your chosen country, this gate needs to be as high as the surrounding fence area. While laws vary by country and district, a good tip is to make sure your gate latch follows BOCA guidelines at a minimum. This organization is dedicated to outlining critical safety standards for pools worldwide.
The Child Safety Automatic Pool Gate Latch is a great gate latch for your next pool gate. This gate latch follows BOCA pool safety standards, can quickly be closed by pushing, kicking, or bumping, and is difficult to open for children.
Driveway/Entrance Gates
These gates are ornamental and used to deter intruders. Sometimes made from aluminum, steel, or wrought iron, your entrance gate should stay resilient to outdoor elements with regular maintenance. But don't stop at settling for a resilient gate; your latch also needs to be heavy-duty. The bestselling Fulcrum Double Drive Commercial Grade Residential Double Gate Latch is crafted from hot dip galvanized steel to prevent rusting and erosion and is the perfect addition if you use a double gate for your home.
Pedestrian Gates
Like entrance gates but in a smaller form, pedestrian gates are designed to allow only people to pass through. Now the use of pedestrian gates has boomed thanks to both rural and urban use.
Garden or Decorative Gates
Are you looking to add design elements to your garden or outdoor patio space? Garden gates work to deter wildlife from your flowers or produce while offering simple or elaborate designs.
Now that you know the type of gate that works best, you may wonder, "what hardware do I need for my specific project?" No matter what gate latch you choose, you must pick something durable for a few years. Follow these quick questions, and you'll be on your way to your gate latch hardware solution.
Iron - Iron is a great choice for your gate latch if you're looking for a timeless look. Most iron latches feature a black-powder coating for protection against the changing seasons. However, salt can easily corrode iron, so it's best to avoid it if you live near the beach.
Aluminum - Light and robust aluminum latches can be used almost anywhere. This latch is specifically resistant to corrosion and, as a bonus, inexpensive.
Bronze - Considered the best, bronze will not chip or succumb to the elements, even ocean water. Bronze latches require a certain amount of waxing and, although beautiful, come at a higher price tag.
Brass - Most likely brass will not be the material of choice for your project. While it lends a traditional "colonial" look and is used in historical contexts, brass is susceptible to damage and destruction over time. If you don't mind too much maintenance to achieve a specific design, choose brass.
Stainless Steel - Stainless steel is a favorite thanks to its longevity for durability. It is between aluminum and bronze, but stronger than aluminum and more expensive. Stainless steel is usually silver, but is sometimes powder coated for added protection.
Gate Latch Mechanisms
Gravity Gate Latch
Gravity gate latches usually require a gate to swing inwards and are self-latching. This latch is ideal for gates that don't require much security and are easy to install.
Bolt Latches
Bolt latches are one of the most popular latches that can be locked from the inside and can be attached to gates that swing inwards or outwards. These are also easy to install and inexpensive.
Magnetic Latches
If you're looking for the latest technology, you can opt for magnetic latches. Magnetic latches can be used outdoors and are corrosion-resistant. This latch may require a little more help to install.
Spring Latches
As you might guess, these latches use springs that help close the gate. Spring latches work both outside and inside the gate. Most spring-loaded latches are used for swinging gates, but they can be used in a variety of ways.
Whether you're adding a decorative gate to your garden or enhancing the security of your swimming pool, for added security, a cover gate latch is needed. Need help choosing a gate latch? Contact us today
