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Post Requirements The gates require heavier posts. In all cases wall thickness is
greater and in some cases the square size must be increased. Use the table below to
determine the size post required for a gate. Square feet is 'height x width' of each leaf
or swing gate (divide double gate opening size by two).
Residential Grade |
Post Size
Requirement |
Gates less than 25 square feet |
2" square x .125" thick wall |
Gates greater than 25 square feet |
4" square x .125" thick wall |
All electric operator controlled gates |
4" square x .125" thick wall |
Commercial Grade |
Post Size
Requirement |
Gates less than 20 square feet |
2 1/2" square x .125" thick wall |
Gates greater than or equal to 20 square feet
and less than or equal to 47 square feet |
4" square x .125" thick wall |
Gates greater than 47 square feet |
6" square x .125" thick wall |
All electric operator controlled gates |
Increase square size to next highest as
required by square footage up to 6" square maximum. |
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4521 Warren Rd., Newton Falls, OH 44444, Phone: (330) 358-2335 |
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