FAQs For Driveway Gate Owners
These answers offer useful information about automatic gates and accessories. Gate Repair University Park's expert in-house team of skilled technicians wrote them. Why? To try and provide fast and easy solutions to common queries. Find out how to take better care of your electric gate opener. Learn how to make the whole entryway system last longer. Proper maintenance and understanding the basics will save you money on repairs. If you ever need urgent service or want a free estimate on a custom gate, feel free to call.
What are gate pin hinges?
These are the traditional hinges found in small swing gates. Each hinge consists of two hollow metal sections. One is attached to the panel and the other one to the post. The sections connect via a pin which goes through them. This is how the gate can open and close smoothly. Since these hinges bear a lot of weight and do hard work daily, they require annual lubrication to stay in good shape. If you spot rust on your swing gate hinges, make sure to treat it ASAP. Otherwise, you'll have to deal with functionality problems.
Should I apply grease directly to the sliding gate chain?
This is not a good idea. Yous you can easily leave marks onto the panels and the rest of the hardware such as the wheels and the track. Needless to say, these marks are hard to get rid of. But you do need to lubricate the sliding gate chain. So what do you do? Try to apply a good amount of grease to a lint-free cloth and rub the chain with it. Regular lubrication will help facilitate the smooth movement of the driveway gate. This will go a long way towards preventing various problems in the future.