{"product_id":"durapost-aluminium-gate-frame","title":"DuraPost Aluminium Pedestrian Gate Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe DuraPost Aluminium Pedestrian Gate Frame is the structural frame used to build a fully coordinated metal gate within a DuraPost fence.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is intended for design-led gardens and premium boundary schemes where the gate should feel like part of the fencing system rather than an unrelated timber gate added afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits homeowners, garden designers, landscape architects and installers specifying a durable pedestrian gate with a clean powder-coated finish and replaceable modular components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included in the frame?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirkdale supplies the frame as the aluminium skeleton and cover pieces. It includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etop and bottom aluminium cross rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehinge-side and lock-side uprights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecover strips for the top, lock side and hinge side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eslam\/hinge receiver components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe frame is not a complete working gate on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e It still needs infill and the dedicated hardware kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat else do I need to build the complete gate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × DuraPost Aluminium Gate Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — this product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/durapost-aluminium-gate-infill-panels\"\u003eDuraPost aluminium\/composite gate infill panels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/durapost-aluminium-gate-hardware-kit\"\u003eDuraPost Aluminium Gate Hardware Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — hinges, lock components, corner joints and fixings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ea third-hinge kit\u003c\/strong\u003e where the completed gate weight\/specification calls for additional support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esuitable DuraPost gate posts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eU-Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e on the fencing side of the gate posts where adjoining fence bays need to connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much can the frame be adjusted?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gate frame is designed to be cut down in both width and height. Birkdale's current product information gives a maximum opening of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.77m high × 1.188m wide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the actual opening between the installed gate posts before cutting. Birkdale's assembly instructions state that the horizontal rail length should be calculated as \u003cstrong\u003egate opening minus 234mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cut the infill panels to the same finished width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan the height be reduced?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The uprights can be shortened and Birkdale specifies reducing the infill height in \u003cstrong\u003e150mm increments\u003c\/strong\u003e to suit the modular panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does the gate go together?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the finished opening between the gate posts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the top\/bottom rails and infill panels to the required width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the uprights if the height needs reducing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble the corner joints and aluminium frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the infill panels into the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the dedicated hinges, lock and hardware kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHang and adjust the completed gate between the correctly installed gate posts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/products.birkdalesales.com\/product\/attachment\/B814100A\/DuraPost%C2%AE%20Aluminium%20Gate%20Data%20Sheet%20%26%20Instructions%2030.05.24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eofficial DuraPost Aluminium Gate assembly instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e before cutting the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the surrounding fence, remember that Birkdale specifies a \u003cstrong\u003eDuraPost U-Channel on the fencing side of a gate post\u003c\/strong\u003e where the adjacent fence panel or rails need to terminate against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the aluminium gate system?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt gives the entrance the same permanence and precision as the fence around it. Rather than fitting a timber gate into a premium metal\/composite scheme, the aluminium frame lets the gate become part of the architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DuraPost","offers":[{"title":"Olive Grey","offer_id":57344590086468,"sku":"B814100G","price":352.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sepia Brown","offer_id":57344590119236,"sku":"B814100B","price":352.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Anthracite Grey","offer_id":57344590152004,"sku":"B814100A","price":352.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":57344590184772,"sku":"B8141003","price":352.53,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/upload-1790694619348.png?v=1790694622","url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/products\/durapost-aluminium-gate-frame","provider":"Wern-Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}