Locking a gate from both sides

[cwhaley]

Built a gate for the driveway as it was much-needed. It's since been undercoated and had a further three coats of top coat. Only job left is to put the door furniture on.

It has to be locked by a drop bolt/surface bolt (the one pictured) -- it cannot be locked into the wall on the left of my picture as that's not my wall.

I cannot think of a way of locking the gate with the attached bolt. Thought of cutting out a section of the gate in order to access the padlock from both sides, but the bolt has to be turned 90degrees and pushed up which will be difficult to do if you're on the wrong side.

Anybody's brain better than mine and can come up with a solution?

 

[foxhole]

Replace bolt with double sided long throw bolt , can be keyed from both sides or hand release on inside .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Throw-Gate-Lock-Supplied/dp/B0G2VTJXH6/ref=asc_df_B0G2VNFV7P?mcid=b2ccdb1b87e33cf6a00d72e0e511485d&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=798328055985&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17029151544328027318&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007256&hvtargid=pla-2475352990279&psc=1&hvocijid=17029151544328027318-B0G2VNFV7P-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1&th=1

 

[cwhaley]

Replace bolt with double sided long throw bolt , can be keyed from both sides or hand release on inside .

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Long-Throw-Gate-Lock-Supplied/dp/B0G2VTJXH6/ref=asc_df_B0G2VNFV7P?mcid=b2ccdb1b87e33cf6a00d72e0e511485d&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=798328055985&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17029151544328027318&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007256&hvtargid=pla-2475352990279&psc=1&hvocijid=17029151544328027318-B0G2VNFV7P-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1&th=1

That's brilliant I can't believe I didn't find this before. 70mm of 'throw' should be ample to reach the ground from the end post. Thanks for finding.

 

[HERTS P&D]

I would also fit:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/gatemate...67Ur2N9tsnR9TSPwvaFxsI-v7-iXfsvRoCymAQAvD_BwE

Andy

 

[cwhaley]

I would also fit:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/gatemate...67Ur2N9tsnR9TSPwvaFxsI-v7-iXfsvRoCymAQAvD_BwE

Andy

Thank you, yes I've got a spring loaded caster at the ready. That thought came to me when I realised how heavy this gate is..!

 

[Alec_t]

The gate looks a very tight fit between the posts. Have you allowed for any expansion of the timber when it gets wet?

 

[cwhaley]

The gate looks a very tight fit between the posts. Have you allowed for any expansion of the timber when it gets wet?

Yes 3/4" of an inch either side. The gate is just held loosely in position in those pictures.

 

[SFK]

I recommend the Gate mate brand as they gave worked well for me, olders being 11 years old. (But they do cost more than the multiple no name copies).

And note that there are typically two versions, 50mm and 70mm to meet the thickness of your gate.

Amazon.co.uk : gatemate long throw

SFK

 

[Tigercubrider]

I have a gatemate and it’s been good for knocking on ten years.
I do have a flap of waterproof material covering the mechanism (as seen on the backs of trucks)
Don’t know if it helped but doesn’t do any harm

 

[cwhaley]

Thanks both @SFK and @Tigercubrider -- Gatemate is the brand I went for. Going to fit it in the lower corner where the timber will accommodate it nicely at ~60mm depth.

Garage is a state due to various projects but currently waiting for the final coat to dry.