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You will need A spanner (size depends on gate size) spirit level, sand and cement or post mix. Digging tools and at…

Gate Post Wall Fixing Instructions

You will need

Important note: Before you begin ensure the masonry you are fixing to is sound and capable of supporting your gate.

Included with your order is the means of fixing using chemical resin. Done properly this in our opinion is the one of the most secure and versatile methods available and due to not exerting expanding forces on the inside of drilled holes is the least likely to cause damage to your wall or piers.

However please note there are numerous masonry fixing options available take a judgment on the best method for your scenario.

1. Drill holes in the gate posts

Firstly ensure the posts are facing the correct way and hinge post is on the hinge side! The hinge brackets and latch catcher should not be opposite each other (i.e. not facing into the opening) but the front face (Refer to the installation guide for more information).

Drill holes in the posts using the metal drill bit provided taking into account the following…

We recommend at least three fixings on each post for short gates of 1.2m high or less and four on anything taller, aim to keep the first two fixings nearer to the top of the post as this is where the most pulling force is exerted.

We recommend attaching the threaded bar into brickwork rather than a mortar joint as bricks are typically more sound. You can do this by placing your posts against the wall and marking the drilling point on the post, also try and avoid fixing into any other weaker areas. (See photo right).

Pay particular attention to the hanging post, there is no harm in adding more fixings! Take care to ensure the posts are the correct height, ideally the top of the post being level with the top of the gate taking into account the ground clearance needed for the gate, (recommend at around 35mm so we supply wall fixing posts approximately 35mm longer than the gate height so the post can sit on the ground).

Lay the post on a level stable surface when drilling and use a slow speed to ensure the drill bit doesn’t over heat and fail. Take care to drill the holes straight.

2. Drill holes in the wall

Once all post holes are drilled place the posts against wall in their final position use a spirit level to ensure they are upright and mark the hole locations on the wall, you will need another pair of hands to ensure the posts do not move while doing this (use a pen or similar to mark through the post holes onto the wall).

Using the masonry drill bit provided drill holes in the wall to a depth of at least 100mm, on larger gates go deeper, run the drill in and out of the holes a few times to remove as much loose material as possible.

3. Fixing the threaded bar into the wall

Cut the threaded rod to length using an angle grinder or hacksaw. Allow enough length for the drilled hole, post and nut.
Little tip, if using an angle grinder use a small amount of pressure to prevent a burr which can prevent the nut from screwing on.

In order for the resin to bond well with the wall it must be free from dust and debris. Clean drilled holes using compressed air or a pipe cleaner brush.

A little trick for additional cleaning is to inject a small amount of resin into the hole, insert and turn the threaded rod a few times using the resin to collect the dust. You know when the hole is clean as the resin will begin to stick to the inside of the hole. Wipe the threaded rod clean. This is best compared to cleaning your ears!

You will need a standard cartridge gun to inject the resin. Bear in
mind you will have around 5 minutes to use the resin before it sets, depending on the temperature (curing times stated on tube) so be prepared with your pre-cut threaded bar and clean holes. We have included two mixer nozzles so you have a couple of chances! When ready inject resin into the holes. Then simply push the cut threaded rod all the way in, if you have injected enough resin some should be squeezed out, add more if this doesn’t happen. Wipe off excess resin before it dries as this will prevent the post going flat against the wall. Keep an eye on the threaded bars while the resin is drying, if they drop they may not line up with the post holes.

Alternatively, to eliminate the chance of the threaded bar not passing through holes in the posts once the resin is set it is possible to push the threaded bar through the posts in their final position and into the resin filled holes in the wall. The posts will need to be supported while the resin is drying if doing this.

Allow the resin the set thoroughly for around an hour in normal conditions, refer to the tube for more accurate curing times.

4. Attaching the posts

You’ve done the hard work, now simply offer the posts to the wall until threaded rod protrudes through the holes (unless you did this earlier). Do a last check to ensure the posts are level and secure them using the nuts and a spanner.

That’s it, attach the gate to the hinge post as per the gate installation guide.