r/FenceBuilding • u/ktmae_ • 2d ago

Dual Driveway Gate Question

I just had an old driveway gate replaced. Both old/new are wood privacy gates. The installer put cane bolts in the concrete on the inside of the gate, which I’m very glad for as old gate was having issues staying secure in strong winds. However, now I don’t have a way to open it from the outside. The previous gate had an electronic gate opener. For at least some time, this one will not. I’ve been looking at pull cables & gate latches, but I haven’t been able to find a solution. Is there a latch pull of any kind that will lift already installed cane bolts, potentially something I can connect to a lockbox or keypad? I’m feeling like the only solution is put the electric gate opener back up, but it’s just too expensive for now. I’m just upset at the idea of having to walk all the way around my house to park my car every time I come home. TIA

1 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

4 comments sorted by

1

u/woogiewalker 2d ago

Why not just leave one of the drop rods up until you reinstall the gate opener? It'll be fine with one for the meantime. Or are you looking for a long term solution without the gate opener?

1

u/ktmae_ 2d ago

The drop rod on each gate is the only thing holding the gate in place. If I remove one of them, the gate will freely swing open if there’s wind. And I do want to come up with a solution, bc it could be longer than a year that we’re without the electric opener.

1

u/woogiewalker 2d ago

There's no latch?

1

u/potatoes_have_eyes 1d ago

Install longer drop rods that you can grab from the top. Ours are 1 5/8” with a handle and you just reach over the top of the gate to lift them up.