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Single Gate Hardware

This page was created to provide supporting resources for our Single Gate Hardware video, which talks you through all the factors you need to think about when you're deciding on hardware for a single gate.

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How Is A Gate Stop Installed?

Different Ways to Lock A Gate

Gate Latch Information Series

After years of talking to customers about their wooden gates and the myriad choices in gate hardware, we put together information about wood gate latches, the choices in gate latch materials, designs, styles, and features. 


  • Read the full series
  • Gate Latch Material
  • The Do's and Don'ts of Gate Latches

    • Locking Resources

    Locking options are varied. We've included links to several of them here.

    If a deadbolt is what you're interested in, please read this page thoroughly to understand the details of installing and using a deadbolt on a wood gate.

    How to lock a gate

    Padlock Eyes

    Hampton Lockable Gate Thumb Latch

    Lockable Gate Latches

    Dark Bronze Slide Bolt Latch for Gates

    Slide Bolts

    Locking a gate with a deadbolt

    Deadbolts

    Help Finding the Right Hinge for Your Gate

    How to pick which hinge to use on a gate

    Not sure which hinge to use? Launch the Hinge Chooser for help!

    Latches That Look Great for Out-Swinging Gates

    Our favorite latch to look at on an out-swinging gate is the Coastal Bronze Contemporary Lever Latch. The strike plate creates a finished look and you wouldn't even notice that it's an out-swinging setup.

    Coastal Bronze contemporary gate latch 60-360 on Craftsman gate style
    Coastal Bronze Contemporary Lever Gate Latch 60-360