| A gate is used as an entry or exit into a plot. It may | | | | The width of the gate is measured and the support |
| also be used to secure the home compound. This are | | | | post position is established. Column pits are |
| made of different materials. They could be made | | | | excavated to a depth of three feet. The stanchions |
| with timber, steel sections or metal sheets. The | | | | are plumbed and kept straight upwards. These should |
| home owner desires a beautiful entry into the | | | | also be in line. The stanchion column is then put into |
| compound. the gate may have a sentry cubicle on | | | | the excavated holes. Concrete of one part cement, |
| the side to control movement into and out of the | | | | two parts sand and four parts ballast is mixed and |
| compound. The height can vary depending on the | | | | poured into the pit. It is then vibrated properly. |
| location. If its fixed on a long driveway it can be | | | | Power points are placed on the side and top for |
| opened by remote control. | | | | lighting and the bell. |
| The gate should is fixed such that the home owner | | | | The gate stanchion concrete should dry for at least |
| can open and close effortlessly. It is important to | | | | four days. The gate is then lifted and put into |
| have the posts hanging the gate very strong. The | | | | position on the hinges. If the columns are done |
| hanging post can be made of steel or concrete | | | | correctly it will fit on the provide hinges. The top of |
| stanchions. This should not buckle under the weight. | | | | the hinge is then capped by welding to prevent lifting |
| The hinge system should be able to open and close | | | | of the gate. The tower bolt position is marked at the |
| smoothly. On the hanging stanchion, a bell or security | | | | center of the gate. Two steel round hollow sections |
| system can be installed. Also lighting should be | | | | of one feet long are driven into the ground. A |
| provided for ensuring a lit entry or exit into the | | | | concrete surround is done to prevent movement |
| home. Also a gate sensor can be added. | | | | when locking the gate. |
| Once the gate is fabricated then fixing commences. | | | | |