This 8'x3'x3' Mounting Post is meant to be installed on the side of the gate opposite the setback to provide a symmetrical appearance with the required hinge post. Installation requires setting the post approximately 2' deep into the ground, so the height will be about 6' after installation. The Mounting Post can be used in conjunction with all Gate Crafters gates and gate openers, and can accommodate both pull-to-open and push-to-open setups.
Many gateposts do not accommodate the installation of the post-mounting brackets in a way that the mandatory setback is achieved. The Mounting Post allows for addition placement options for the post-mounting bracket. The post comes finished in flat black with a top post cap. Other colors are available for an additional fee; call GateCrafters.com sales at 1-800-537-GATE for more information about additional painting options.
The posts are made of 11 gauge steel (wall 1/8" thick) that has been galvanized and optionally powder coated. If you order these with a powder-coated gate, then your posts will automatically come powder coated. If you order separately, you have the option to add powder coating.
Steel that has been galvanized has many advantages. First, it is the most cost-effective, environmentally friendly option. Galvanization is one of the least expensive coating options available and powder coating is the most environmentally friendly. With both coatings, you are saving money in the long run and maintaining the green standard that GateCrafters.com is known for.
Having posts that are galvanized and powder coated also ensures that your posts are at their peak strength and able to offer weather-resistant protection for years to come. Galvanized steel is one of the strongest steels on the market and can last for up to 25 years (longer in rural areas).
Requiring little maintenance, galvanized steel can withstand construction damage and all kinds of weather conditions while protecting every inch of your posts. The additional powder coating only strengthens the durability of the steel and adds to its aesthetic value.
QB ID: 3 X 3 Post - P