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Post Requirements

The gates require heavier posts. In all cases wall thickness is greater and in some cases the square size must be increased. Use the table below to determine the size post required for a gate. Square feet is 'height x width' of each leaf or swing gate (divide double gate opening size by two).

Residential Grade Post Size Requirement
Gates less than 25 square feet 2" square x .125" thick wall
Gates greater than 25 square feet 4" square x .125" thick wall
All electric operator controlled gates 4" square x .125" thick wall
Commercial Grade Post Size Requirement
Gates less than 20 square feet 2 1/2" square x .125" thick wall
Gates greater than or equal to 20 square feet and less than or equal to 47 square feet 4" square x .125" thick wall
Gates greater than 47 square feet 6" square x .125" thick wall
All electric operator controlled gates Increase square size to next highest as required by square footage up to 6" square maximum.
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