Gates

[cuttman]

Does anyone know if they still sell Aluminum gates instead of the regular tube gates. I called the panel gates, I maybe calling them wrong, but they had like 5 flat alum. cross pieces and 1 diagonal brace. Thanks in advance for your responces. Gregg

 

[jkwilson]

I think the gates you are talking about are galvanized steel, not aluminum.

Check this place out: http://www.westernsquare.com/agriculture/index.html

The tend to flex and aren't nearly as good as a heavy pipe gate IMO.

 

[dun]

I think the gates you are talking about are galvanized steel, not aluminum.

Check this place out: http://www.westernsquare.com/agriculture/index.html

The tend to flex and aren't nearly as good as a heavy pipe gate IMO.

That has been my experience with them also. There are 2 left on this farm, ends are broken from the wind and are just propped up and wired in place.

 

[mtncows]

The two good things I could say about paanel gates are:
1/ They didn't rust as quickly
2/ You could see a bee nest easier.

 

[cuttman]

Thanks guys for your replies, that is it. I have one too on the farm and it is held up and together by wire. My 85 year old father-in-law wants another one to replace it, because it is light weight and he can lift it. We use it for a door on our pins for the calf barn. I would rather put a light weight tube gate on, but he likes these. Gregg