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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:30 am
by scudriderdude
Hi, I'm James, New to the site, have been browsing a little bit as I'm currently having the dreaded PIC done on our large driveway. (It's okay we have seen worked carried out by the firm who are doing it, that has been down for 3 years, and it still looks good)
Having had our old front wall knocked down, and fencing being put in, i wonder if i wanted to fit double gates to the fencing, how could I anchor the gates open, without drilling or making holes in the PIC driveway?
(I don't want to have bolts going into the PIC, if you see what I mean....)
Thx
James
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:56 pm
by Stuarty
We done a job about 4 / 5 months ago and the client wanted the same, nothing was to be drilled into the drive. We settled on anchoring it to one of the fence posts, using a bar on the gate to reach to the post.
Sketch
Theres a highly technical drawing :p
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:01 pm
by Dave_L
Nice simple drawing Stu! That way I can understand it!!!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:12 pm
by Stuarty
of all the years ive spent developing web sites, various behind the scenes applications, i just cant work out how to make good bloody drawings!
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:18 pm
by Dave_L
MS Paint and the 'paintbrush' tool is a godsend!!!!! 
:laugh:
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:53 pm
by scudriderdude
Excellent - that's sorted that....... 
Thank you!
Fencing should be finished tomorrow, just waiting for the crete to go off overnight, and then we should be able to put the panels in Don't think the posts are going anywhere either, 20 inches deep LOL
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:13 am
by seanandruby
how are you going to keep the gates still when closed if you arent going to drill into p i c? thought you would need to drill for a bolt. dont mean to be pedantic.
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:53 pm
by scudriderdude
I figured with a bar across the two gates... :rock:
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:17 pm
by lutonlagerlout
you could have stops put in the PIC at the footpath and at the extent of the gates,this would help
i wonder exactly what you are anchoring the gate hinges to??
you have to remember if a 13 yr old chav starts swinging on a 7 foot gate the mechanical advantage is increased .
i never hang gates on anything less than a 13 1/2" pier reinforced with steel and concrete
hope this helps
LLL
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:14 am
by scudriderdude
I think I'll get the joiner out to see what he reckons, it's quite a big area.... Photo from me webcam!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:17 am
by scudriderdude
Oh, and if anyone is sad enuf to want to watch the progress, u can view it, thru this webcam at http://www.northukbikers.co.uk/webcam/webcam.html
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:33 pm
by lutonlagerlout
its dark when i looked!!!
are those green pillers ,steel posts??
i wouldnt dream of trying to hang gates on concrete fence posts,good luck
LLL
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:38 pm
by scudriderdude
True, Its not like their aint room for another couple of suitable posts tho LOL
