How We Install Vinyl Gate Hinges and Latches

[@jackchen5882]

Hi, thank you for the awesome video. My vinyl gate came with the exact type of lock. This video makes my installation a breeze..Thanks!!!

[@SWiFence]

You are welcome! So glad to hear it!

[@touristelouissaint9040]

Very nice Guy . You are the professional . How do you do when you have double vinyls gates

[@JeffSmithbbq]

Your video is way easier to follow that the instructions that came with the kit. Saved me a ton of time and hassle. Thank you

[@supersmellyglove]

I have no idea how I ended up here.. YT was just running in the background.. I'm not in the market for a vinyl fence, a gate, or any kind of hinge.. But I ended up watching it and found the details fascinating. Love watching professionals do their thing, all the details I don't know anything about. I've never ever thought about the importance to "have control over the gate" :D

[@DudeWhatsUpper]

dont know who I like to hear talking more ..Dan or Mark you guys both are very thorough !

[@amberBee]

Fantastic video! I've been searching for the past hour trying to find a video that wasn't fast forwarded or shitty video quality. You are the best!

[@SWiFence]

Thanks Amber!

[@Supanova70]

Wish i could make 8ft gates like that for my boat. Need 14 ft min clearance. Any videos you guys have on making gates. I need to order that sleeve!!! ? Great vid.

[@geek31]

Watched the video. Was very impressed. Went to your store and purchased the hardware and sleeve. Great video guys!

[@SWiFence]

Thank you very much!

[@ladylyonteeth3952]

I love what you did here. So genius! Installers are trying to convince me to get an eight foot wide gate so landscapers can get through. Installer wants to use the rod system and I’m worried it’s going to be cumbersome to simply walk through, and that it’s going to be the weak point in the fence over time. I love what you did here, and wonder how wide it is, and if there’s a way to make that set-up cute, or have a solution for a four-foot high picket style gate? ❤

[@SWiFence]

We don't like to go over 5' per gate, so that turns into a roughly 10' opening for an 8' high fence. And yes, this is totally adaptable to a 4' fence (although your gates aren't going to be as wide for a short fence of course).

[@dr.a006]

Yay! No rods into the concrete. That’s why I watched will the end. Looking to buy a house and the yard is a blank canvas. I’d love a double gate of sorts like this, maybe with a smaller single gate near the house? Idk. We’ll see what space allows. Maybe the one side of the double gate can act as the single people gate too. Much to learn. Thanks.

[@BrentsTreehouse]

came for the gate install, stayed for the comedy! good job guys

[@thiagomaximiano1834]

First of all, it is just amazing the removable post, congratulations on that. I am just wondering What did you use to brace the gate and why did you brace it the opposite(the brace outside )way you usually to do for wood gate and the brace inside? Thank you very much for your videos

[@SWiFence]

These gates are pretty light, so the brace is just a vinyl picket. We also run one brace each way on both sides of the gate. So one side looks wrong, but the other side is right. This way if you get into the field and have to mount on the other side for some reason it still has correct bracing.

[@thiagomaximiano1834]

@@SWiFence that’s great. Thank you

[@tplus3017]

Just bought these hinges and the associated latch kit. While it is expensive, it looks way better than cheapo hinges and latches. Best feature is the self-closing adjustment on the hinges.

[@sandywjo5]

We need to replace the push in thumb button part of the latch that failed. Because vinyl is kinda soft, will we have any issues getting the new screws to fit in the original holes just as tight as they were the first time they were put in? Or any tricks I need to know about?

[@michaelculhane3058]

Great video, I guess you just live with the 3/4" gap on each side? Or is there a solution?

[@SWiFence]

We just live with it, but there are folks who talk about adding a flange or gasket around the edge.

[@stavrostsikrikas4815]

Great video. Are the posts 6x6? Just wondering as mine are and they say that the latch only works with posts up to 5" and a 6x6 is 5 1/2 so probably won't work.

[@SWiFence]

No, the posts are 5x5.

[@jamesfish7152]

In the video you spoke of also supplying an additional handle for the other side of the gate, opposite of the slam handle. Where did you purchase that handle. I have the same Keystone system but would like to purchase three handles. Thanks,

[@SWiFence]

We sell them here: www.swifence.com/nylon-gate-handle-black.html

[@xlunaticmoon]

Just ordered your door handles 2 NYLON GATE HANDLE - BLACK (NW314SBK 2 NYLON GATE HANDLE W/BUMPER - BLACK (NW6143SBK) Question though. Say a customer hates the locks you just installed and wants to remove and install a different system. How can you fill the holes back in and make it look good?

[@wfeismann]

I bought your sleeve for the double gate. Do you recommend a stiffener for the center post?

[@SWiFence]

I think you'll probably be fine without it. They'd be more useful in the posts the gates are hanging off of.

[@wfeismann]

@@SWiFence Thanks for the quick response and awesome videos. They are extremely helpful.

[@steves048]

That sleeve is just what I need. I have a double gate now and I think they went too wide and now they're sagging. This area is also a wind tunnel. I am getting an estimate to see if this can be installed for me. Wish you guys were in NY. I will probably purchase the sleeve myself. I would assume my current gates just need to be shortened and have a post installed in center of them. I also purchased the locks to install. Thanks!

[@steves048]

Is there a video showing how you guys installed the sleeve in the ground?

[@SWiFence]

No, sorry. There's a little tiny clip here showing us working on it but we don't have a dedicated video for this yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGS2kpZ-pbN8msU

[@keithellett4283]

If I wanted to run this lock system for a double gate without a center post, could that be achieved? I like the fact that it has a key rather than a pad lock

[@jesusguzman6841]

Just received the middle post base can’t wait till install it thanks

[@djtall3090]

Thanks man! This exactly what i needed. You have a good dang day too

[@carltonstewart1292]

Can the spring load on those hinges be adjusted so that the gate stays open? That way I can drive my mower through without propping the gate open. Thanks.

[@SWiFence]

No, it's not meant for that.

[@carltonstewart1292]

Thanks @@SWiFence

[@aubreykovacevich2921]

Would you recommend a DIY'er to reinforce the gate posts with aluminum pipe if I decide to make a removable middle post sleeve like you have? I am trying to find a video or information on how to properly install vinyl posts for the gates to hang off of but can't find what I'm looking for.

[@SWiFence]

No, you don't need pipe reinforcement for your removable sleeve. Do make sure you're using quality vinyl though. How to build a removable post: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGqaaWLn7-Yj9U

[@Ty-tie_FTW]

End of the video answered all my questions. Haha nice gate

[@antonkichuk9572]

Do the hinges just hold to the vinyl? when we put gates together there's a stiffener in the gate post that the self tappers catch. just wondering

[@SWiFence]

We do just go straight into the vinyl. We use a high-grade 0.150" post.

[@jimhaynie2123]

What do you do when the wind plays havoc on the gates and straps the screw holes and they all spin?

[@goneballistic]

This is perfect. Ordering parts this week

[@rickhoupt6933]

I love the aluminum sleeve idea. Especially what I'm doing at my daughter's the only reason for wide gate is a municipal easement runs through so I want to do offset sized gates so 1/2 is normal walk gate then both will open to 10' overall. What os dimensions of the aluminum sleeve so I can pick one up? Thanks

[@SWiFence]

bit.ly/5x5sleeve

[@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083]

Thanks for the informative video. Where can I buy the metal sleeve for the center post? Mine is 4 in posts. Thanks ahead of time.

[@SWiFence]

Great question but I'm not sure. I'd recommend contacting some fencing contractors or suppliers in your area and asking. If it helps you can show them this link but tell them you need it in a 4"x4". www.swifence.com/5x5-vinyl-post-sleeve.html

[@guylhenderson]

Are the posts just hollow vinyl or do you have wood behind them?

[@SWiFence]

We use premium vinyl, so the posts are hollow with the exception of the gate posts, which have steel stiffeners added inside.

[@coreysteele7097]

Your vids are AWESOME!!! If you were in NC Id hire you to do my fence. But for now I'm using your vids for my DIY

[@SWiFence]

Love it! 💪🏻

[@timothysmith9625]

Can you buy the center post kit or a certain sleeve? Just installed fence, working on gates next. My do this if I can find this.

[@SWiFence]

Here is the removable post sleeve. www.swifence.com/5x5-vinyl-post-sleeve.html Hinges and latches should be in the vinyl gate hardware section and listed in the video description. Good luck!

[@jakemoron]

Should those doors be reversed so the diagonal bracing is going up and away from the hinges?

[@SWiFence]

Yes, you would be correct. However the braces run the opposite way on the other side of the gate, so we're covered either way.

[@jbtheengineer]

Great video. Thanks for putting this out there. My installer placed our latch higher than midway and now our vinyl gate is twisted due to wind. The latch acted as a pivot point and the bottom of the gate no longer is in-line with the top. Is there any way to fix that twist?

[@SWiFence]

Hmmm, probably the best thing you can do that doesn't involve surgery is to move the latch down to midway and see if the twist goes away. You may also be able to do some gentle untwisting by hand.

[@jbtheengineer]

@@SWiFence I appreciate the reply. We will give it a go! Keep up the great work on here!

[@joefliesdrones2833]

Can you use this latch with a 4x4 or would this latch be too deep since vinyl posts are 6x6?

[@SWiFence]

You can use it, you just have to trim those connecting rods down to the right size.

[@aharami]

Does it matter that the diagonal brace is going out from the top hinge and not down and into the bottom hinge? I know for a wood gate it matters. But I guess it doesn't matter as much for vinyl?

[@SWiFence]

Sharp eye! It actually still matters for vinyl as well. You want the brace to run down into the bottom hinge. What you can't easily see on these gates is that the brace runs the opposite way on the other side. We build them like that so we have flexibility when installing them. One side always has the brace running the correct way. 👍🏻

[@trismagistis3392]

Jackpot! Do you think the aluminum post inserts are a necessity? Thanx.

[@SWiFence]

We only use something to stiffen the post when we're hanging a gate off of it. We never use them for the rest of the fence and have never had any problems.

[@Patriot513]

Really wish i would have seen this before installing my fence. Any other suggestions for making an exsisting double gate more wind resistant. Already at double rods. I'm using the same latch and hinges.

[@SWiFence]

It’s just gong to take some work and maybe rebuilding the gates.

[@NoahDevine91]

You and your team do great work and very personable, it’s awesome how everyone can get to know them through the videos

[@SWiFence]

That is precisely what we want. If you know anyone looking for a great place to work send them over to our website to apply. Our team is growing fast! swiwyoming.applicantpro.com/jobs/

[@kostys550gt2]

I like the look of the latches and the fact they lock, but what's stopping someone from just unscrewing the latch from the outside and opening the gate?

[@SWiFence]

There are screws that are not reachable with the gate closed. All the latches and hinges on vinyl hardware wrap the corner and attach on two sides.

[@manofmystery5709]

@@SWiFence he's referring to the strike piece. All that's holding it is 2 screws fully accessible from the outside. Proper design for at least some semblance of security would have the strike located on the secured side.

[@joelfamilia]

Great video! So I would like to buy four (4) Keystone Advantage Lockable Latches for two (2) sets of double drive gates (4 gates total). Can the supplier provide all four lockable latches that use the same key? I sent a message and called but have not received a response. I would like to know before I make the purchase.

[@SWiFence]

Hmmm, I think we might be able to special order them that way, but if you just order them off the website there's no guarantee they'll come like that. Try us again at the shop and we can work on a special order for you. 307-578-8040 (if you don't get anyone feel free to call back after a bit--that's one of the side effects of being a small shop that's gotten famous on KZbin--we don't always have the staff to answer the phone every time it rings 👍🏻)

[@deanspada4004]

I have the d&d hinges on an outdoor shower and gate is sagging. Already slid it all the way to the max adjustment any suggestions how to correct?

[@SWiFence]

Sadly the only real easy thing you can do now is move the strike up so it catches in the latch.

[@Spider210]

Should there be an aluminum insert in the removable post?

[@SWiFence]

No. Assuming you are using the correct strength and quality of vinyl (if you're using big box store vinyl you'll probably need one).

[@michaelharris5695]

Where can I get that sleeve? I have an idea to keep clutter and debris out of the sleeve!!!!

[@SWiFence]

bit.ly/5x5vinylpostsleeve

[@kevinstewart9087]

Is it supposed to be hollow in the fence posts when you screw into them? Or is there supposed to be a wood post on the inside of them and they put the vinyl post over the wood when they cement them in? I keep getting bolts that come out of my fence on the hinges of my gate I think my fence guy either went in to too hard and stripped out the bolts when they installed the gates or it's wrong all together I would think that there should be some sort of material to back up inside for the weight of the gates.

[@SWiFence]

Your gates shouldn't weigh that much. We use 2 3/4" steel pipe to reinforce the vinyl post, but you're only screwing your hinges into the vinyl.

[@seanmcconkey4681]

Beauty vid, same with the no dig vinyl fence. Curious what is the biggest span/width of hinged gate you can do? Thinking of doing a double removable post and a swing gate on each side. I would call you guys to do it, but I'm wayyyy up in Canada. Thanks guys :)

[@SWiFence]

We love the double gate with removeable latch post for high wind areas as well as support. We try to keep gates without steel or aluminum in them under 5' per leaf.

[@joeb9848]

Hinge pulled out of gate due to wind , screws holes stripped out, how can I fix that? Post isn’t hollow or I would of inserted a 2x4 or 4x4 . Any ideas

[@SWiFence]

Sounds like perhaps the vinyl came from a big box store? (not recommended btw) It also sounds like a thin-walled vinyl which is why the post isn't hollow--they're trying to brace it internally to make up for how thin it is. No great solutions for you I'm afraid short of pulling it out and using .15 vinyl with a post-stiffener sleeve inserted (we insert them for all gate posts). You can always re-drill and re-hinge in a different spot and hope for the best. Not what you want to hear I know... ☹

[@matthewxcountry]

Do you match the hinge with the rail for structural or aesthetic reasons?

[@SWiFence]

Matching the colors? That's purely an aesthetic thing.

[@matthewxcountry]

@@SWiFence Oh no I mean aligning up the hinge on the gate with the rail holes. Is that aesthetic or structural?

[@SWiFence]

It's not structural in the sense that the need to line up with the rails. It is structural in the sense that they perform better mounted at the top and bottom of the gate, as opposed to pulled in toward the middle of the gate. 👍🏻

[@stephenalvarez627]

I would have the button on outside and latch on inside. Does it make a difference

[@SWiFence]

Nope--it can go either way.

[@shawnjolly4717]

Just ordered from you guys! Appreciate the video!!

[@SWiFence]

Our pleasure!

[@Sean-mc4iq]

My gate is sagging on the far side from the hinges, any ideas?

[@SWiFence]

Yep! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXSkfaBoZZ58nJY

[@ThroneRoomTalks]

Good job. I outdone appreciate your work

[@SWiFence]

Thank you very much!

[@sierraden57]

I'm watching Woody Harrelson do an awesome gate hardware installation video!

[@TheMarvin339]

Do the gate hinges screw into the aluminum stiffner or just the vinyl post?

[@SWiFence]

We use pipe not aluminum so the screws only make contact with the vinyl. Because all of the hardware wraps around the post and makes contact on two sides it holds well. We see broken hinges and latches before we see screws pull out or the posts break.

[@andrewwerner6050]

Would two seven feet gates be to wide for the hardware?

[@SWiFence]

We try not to go wider than 6.

[@andrewwerner6050]

@@SWiFence Why I asked, is that I have a shed in my back yard that's just a little over thirteen feet wide. If I ever had it taken out I was hoping not to take down any fence.

[@andrewwerner6050]

I added your donuts and metal pipe to stiffen up the center post

[@popeyeyankee5477]

I just had a pvc gate with two sde panels installed. I thought the gate was going to be around six ft tall but its much highrr. I'm 6' 1 and it's taller than i am. Is there any way i can shorten the height of the gate without the installers going ape chit on me?

[@SWiFence]

They'll probably have to build a new gate... so no... but if that's what you want get it fixed now. 👍🏻

[@patrickkem689]

Respect man! Good stuff.

[@SWiFence]

Thanks!

[@gurcapri]

how can I install a gate post on concrete?

[@mannycabrera8006]

Hey why you went with a 1/2 in paddle bit rather than what is asking for 5/8?

[@SWiFence]

A half inch will work as well and I had just broken the point on my 5/8 so I was making do. 😁

[@johngaspar4425]

Isn't the brace on backwards. I mean I always see it on the compression side of the post.

[@SWiFence]

You would be absolutely correct. These gates throw everybody off. They're reversible gates, so the other side has a brace running in the opposite direction. That way we have the most installation flexibility on site.

[@johngaspar4425]

@@SWiFence I see said the blind brace.

[@andrewc9790]

14:57 Bravo Ryan, Bravo. 🤣

[@andrewc9790]

3,759,824 views already!

[@CinematicFanatic]

I did it for you

[@jstone1211]

Dude, great vid!@ you are hired! love the personality....

[@SWiFence]

Thanks! 😃

[@jstone1211]

@@SWiFence quick question: where do you get the gate post sleeve??

[@SWiFence]

Sorry--didn't see this. We got it from our own store: www.swifence.com/5x5-vinyl-post-sleeve.html

[@jstone1211]

@@SWiFence all good, found the link in a previous comment. I will be ordering one next week. Perfect solution for me.

[@kevinseversonandhisvizslas8287]

Shouldn’t the gate swing into the property and not out to the public?

[@SWiFence]

Customer's choice, but standard around here is swing out. The property on both sides of this gate belongs to the customer.

[@WilliamJohnson-t9x]

Bought these hinges and latch to repair my double vinyl gate, but the fence installer said everything was garbage and wasn't meant for the size and type of gates I have (approx. 10 foot gate, 2 gate panels). Didn't want to replace with metal latches again because the originals rusted out, but I couldn't afford the time or money to reschedule with another installer. I guess you can't teach old dogs new tricks...

[@MichaelConferPhoto]

Thanks 👍

[@SWiFence]

You're welcome! 👍🏻

[@4212daniel]

why is the latch on the outside

[@SWiFence]

Because gates are typically hinged to swing outward.

[@robbob4872]

put a couple blocks of scrap wood to hold the gate up while attaching it to the post and you wouldn't need your "helper"..

[@Jordan-jx6zc]

Nice 👍.

[@eddieb35]

And there's those gate braces backwards again.

[@SWiFence]

They would be backward, if they weren’t reversible. 😀 The brace runs the opposite way on the other side of the gate. 👍🏻

[@SuccessfulContractor]

That was so easy a caveman could do it.!

[@user-lw5ql6jt4t]

I think your doors are on the wrong side

[@SWiFence]

The gates are set correctly. There is a brace on each side of the gate, and on the other side it runs the opposite direction.

[@janedough]

Could cry seeing this compared to the botched mess of vinyl gates and latches Lowe's left me with. Feel so ripped off... and they tell people everything being jacked up is normal.

[@SWiFence]

Stink! So sorry for you. Jacked up may be common--but it shouldn't be normal!

[@manofmystery5709]

Someone with a screw driver can just reverse 2 screws on the strike. Doesn't seem like a very secure design. Same with the hinges being bolted on the outside. Not to say this is intended for ultimate security, vinyl gates are flimsy security to begin with, but it's laughable that a key lock here offers any security.

[@dannywright6726]

I would just reverse it where the brackets are installed on the inside and swing the opposite direction

[@jpiercej]

That's not a double drive gate.. that's 2 single gates🤦‍♂️ how the hell you gonna drive a trailer through that nonsense??

[@jpiercej]

Ok I commented before seeing the end lol

[@SWiFence]

🤣

[@wtfdoiknow6214]

Are vinyl gate post have metal on the inside

[@SWiFence]

Yes, we use a stiffener in the gate posts.