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What Do You Need Your Gate Latch To Do?
The most
important factors to consider when choosing your wooden gate latch.
Swing Direction
The swing direction will
determine which type of latch you can use. Out-swinging gates can use
certain latches and in-swinging gates can use other latches. A few
types of latches will work for both. To understand and determine your
gate swing direction, read our Gate
Swing Direction information page.
Material
Choose a latch that will
work in your geographic area (meaning: don't pick cast iron if you
live on the coast of Florida; or if you do, know that it'll start rusting
within a short time after installation).
Choose a latch made from
a material that'll withstand the type of use you give it. If you're
opening and closing a gate constantly, choose a material that is strong
and durable. It is also imperative that you install your gate with a
gate stop.
Choose your latch to
reflect the amount of maintenance you want to do. While all outdoor
gate latches require periodic/annual maintenance, some require more than
others.
Choose a latch that has
a finish or color that coordinates with your home and/or other outdoor
hardware.
For more extensive
information about gate latch material, please see our
Gate Latch Material
information page.
Gate Thickness
Wooden gates come in all shapes and thicknesses. You'll need a gate latch
that will "fit" your gate's thickness. If you're having a new gate built,
be sure you know what the finished thickness is before you order your gate
latch.
Style and Type
The style of a gate latch sometimes corresponds to the material it's
made from. Some materials are usually found in contemporary gate
latches, while others are almost always seen in antique gate latches. To
understand more about Gate Latch Categories and how gate latches work,
please see our Gate Latch
Category information page.
Depending on the style of your home and/or garden, you might want to
coordinate your gate hardware. Examples of available gate latch
aesthetics include: modern, contemporary, rustic, antique, old world,
colonial, Asian, and traditional. Across the styles there are types of
latches like ring latches, thumb latches, and lever latches. To learn
more about the types of gate latches out there, please see our
Gate Latch Types information page.
If
possible, choose a gate hardware set where the provider has put together
collections of gate latches and hinges, or gate latches and coordinating
hinge fronts. This will save you from picking several different things
and risking that the finish doesn't match.
If you have a double gate or a swimming pool gate you'll have additional
needs (including security).
Security
What level of security do you want your gate to have?
Do
you need (or want) a lockable gate latch?
Do
you need a gate latch for a double gate?
Do
you have a swimming pool that you need to secure? If so, there are very
specific requirements for a pool gate (usually self-latching, lockable,
and placed at a certain height).
A
way to keep all gate latch choices open to you is to opt for other
security options like adding a deadbolt to your wooden gate, adding a
slide bolt to the inside of your gate, etc.
For the
complete list of gate security options, please see our
Gate Latch Security information
page.
Maintenance
Yes, you're going to have to do at least a small amount of maintenance
on your gate latch if you want it to last. Just as you have to
maintain your gate periodically, your latch needs you!
If
you opt not to maintain the latch, the likely outcome is some rust
spots or patches. If this doesn't bother you, great! Most of the time,
rust is an aesthetic issue; it won't compromise the function of the
latch.
We've discussed maintenance a little more in detail on the
Gate Latch
Material information page.
Miscellaneous Notes
Do's and Don't of Gate Latches....We have several
recommendations about gate latches, including a discussion of door
hardware versus gate hardware, gate latch installation, gate stops,
etc. Please read on...
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Download our new
Architectural Gate Hardware
catalog, which includes
all of our gate latches (modern, contemporary, rustic, traditional and antique)
plus outdoor gate hinges, gate stops, cane bolts, and gate locks.
The catalog includes gate latches for double gates and single gate hardware
packages
where we take the thought out of putting together a hardware ensemble.
At 360 Yardware, we offer "360 Degrees of Outdoor
Decor." We wanted to describe
more than
just "Outdoor Decor." We chose the term yardware to describe anything
a person would need to enhance
the outside of their home. From the
front curb to the front walkway; the entryway to the side yard;
and ultimately
to
the backyard and back patio, we offer items both small and large to change the
look of your home.
We invite you to browse through our store and find something
that speaks to you, that will spice
up your home and make you excited to get outdoors!
360 Yardware is an authorized distributor of Emtek door
hardware, including modern door hardware, contemporary door
hardware, door accessories, deadbolts. To see our complete offerings,
see our Emtek Catalog
page.
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Gate Hardware
We have everything you need to replace your old Fence and Gate Hardware.
If you have a Wooden Gate or need a Replacement Latch, we offer Gate Latches,
Deadbolt Latches, Gate Hinges, Hinge Fronts, and other Decorative Gate Hardware.
We've also combined many of our products into gate hardware sets and value
packages.
We've created a section of information about Double
Gate Hardware and Gate Latches for Double Gates with
everything you'll need to understand the factors that go into a quality double
gate installation.
Gate Latches
Our Wooden Gate Latches selection offers something for everyone. If Antique Gate
Closures are your style, we carry Cast Iron Hardware
and Iron Gate Latches that look like historic and more traditional gate latches.
Even better, there are now Aluminum Gate Latches--in the same styles as the
antique gate latches--which are rust-resistant and perfect for coastal areas. We
also offer a line of cast Bronze Gate Latches: durable, substantial, and that
will age gracefully with no rusting over time. A few of the latches we offer are
versatile in their styling, so they can be used at homes with traditional,
antique, contemporary, or Spanish aesthetics.
We are thrilled to introduce the
Moda Contemporary Gate Latch in 316 Stainless Steel. The Moda Latch is a
modern lever latch in brushed stainless steel with FSC-certified sustainable
tigerwood handle. The 316 Stainless Steel offers the utmost in corrosion
protection. We offer a single gate package and a double gate package. For larger
photographs, please check our information page:
Moda.
Our goal is to help you fill your decorative gate hardware
needs. To this end, we've put together gate latch sets for double wooden gates,
plus single gate hardware sets including hinges, latches, and optional
accessories.
We have created a Gate Latch
Information Series to help you understand all there is to know about wooden
gate latches and to help you choose the right product for your situation. Topics
include:
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