A gate should always swing inward, into private area, rather than outward, toward public space. The hinges of a single gate can be put on either side. Mount the hinges on the downhill post if the gate will swing onto a steep terrain. Otherwise, mount them on the uphill post to allow water to drain away from the hinge joints.
Gates can also have two sets of hinges, one set for opening the gate and another set for closing it. These types of gates are called "double-hung" or "folding" gates. They are useful if you want to close off a section of your yard but not all of it.
The type of gate you use is up to you. Single-hinged gates are easy to open but may look odd closed. Double-hinged or folding gates are good if you want to close off a section of your yard but not all of it. They are also handy if you plan to park your car in the same place every day. The gate can be opened when you need to get inside the garage or shed without having to unlock each door along the way.
The choice between a single-hinged and double-hinged/folding gate depends on how much privacy you need and what style you prefer.
The swing of your gate should always be inward. You want the gate to go inside private area rather than out into public space. Single gate hinges can be used on either side. If you have a swinging gate on a sloping hill, the hinges may need to be placed in a different location, such as the downhill posts. A double gate design uses two separate hinges on each post with one hinge on the inside post and another on the outside post. This allows the gates to be opened outward or closed together.
The choice between single or double gate designs depends on how much privacy you need from people walking by. Double gates are more secure because only someone who knows where to look will see that the gates are open. With single gates, anyone who walks by can see right through them. You might also want to consider whether it is safe for small children to play near the gate. They could get hurt if they run into it or climb onto it. Gated yards are useful for protecting plants or trees from animals like rabbits or deer. The gate should be high enough so that a child cannot climb over it but not so high that large animals cannot reach under it.
Fence gates can be expensive. For less than $100, you can buy a simple chain-link gate that blocks most pests while still allowing pets and children to come and go. But if you want a better-looking yard with special features like ponds or gardens, you may want to spend more money.
Why? But double-hinged gates must be opened from the same side.
This is because when one part of a double-hinged gate is opened, it causes the other part to swing open too. If both halves are supposed to open at the same time, then they must be operated by one button or lever. This keeps people from opening one section of the gate while another person walks right through.
Double-hinged gates are useful for dividing areas within a large yard or park. For example, one half of a double-hinged gate could be located behind a hedge and the other half outside the hedge. This would allow people to pass between the two sections of the yard without having to go all the way around the perimeter.
Single-hinged gates are easy to operate. They can be opened by hand or with a remote control device. These are usually found near an entrance to a property and work well if you need to keep people out of a dangerous or unwanted area.
Gates should be maintained regularly to ensure they function properly. The hinge pins should be replaced as soon as they start to wear out.
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