Description
Gatemate Single Gate Kit (Ring Gate Latch) – Timber Gate Kit for Garden & Driveway
Overview
Buying gate ironmongery piece-by-piece can easily lead to mismatched sizes, missing fasteners, or mismatched styles. The Gatemate Single Gate Kit solves this beautifully by supplying a cohesive, structurally matched hardware suite in a single heavy-duty box. Engineered specifically for standard single timber gates, this kit marries the effortless installation of surface-mounted Tee hinges with the timeless, clean functionality of a plain ring gate latch.
Whether you are a professional fencing contractor looking to speed up turnaround times or a homeowner tackling a weekend garden upgrade, this kit ensures a smooth, rattle-free installation that stands up to heavy daily use and seasonal weather shifts.
Key Features
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High-Leverage Tee Hinges: The extended horizontal strap bridges multiple timber seams on your gate face, reinforcing the frame and preventing sagging over time.
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Smooth-Action Closing Bar: The ring latch utilizes a weighted gravity-fall latch bar that snaps automatically into the frame keeper when the gate is pushed shut.
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Sleek Plain Handle Profile: The plain, unadorned ring handle offers a clean, understated aesthetic that complements both traditional and contemporary timber gates.
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Stain-Free Longevity: The high-specification protective wash completely stops ugly orange rust run-off, protecting your premium pressure-treated timber gates from unsightly staining.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
| Brand | Gatemate (Birkdale) |
| Product Type | Complete Single Gate Hardware Kit |
| Latch Style | Double-Sided Plain Ring Gate Latch (Smooth Profile) |
| Hinge Style | Heavy-Duty Premium Tee Hinges (T-Hinges) |
| Finish Options | Weatherproof Hot-Dipped Galvanised Zinc / Epoxy Black |
| Gate Compatibility | Ideal for standard single pedestrian, side entry, and garden gates |
| Kit Contents | 2x Tee Hinges, 1x Plain Ring Latch Assembly, Complete Screws Pack |
Installation & Alignment Tip
Pro Tip: When setting out your gate hardware, always position the long horizontal strap of the Tee hinges directly over the internal structural face-rails of the gate rather than just the thin vertical cladding boards. For the ring latch, you will need to drill a clean hole through the gate stile to feed the central square spindle through. Ensure this hole is completely level so the inner and outer plain ring handles turn smoothly without binding against the wood.







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