GATEMATE® Adjustable Steel Gate Frame: Simplifying Gate Installation for Modern Housing Projects

Installation efficiency has become a defining factor in successful housing delivery. As labour shortages continue and housing targets increase, housing associations, contractors and developers are under growing pressure to deliver more homes quicker but without compromising on quality. Solutions that simplify installation and reduce time on site can make a measurable difference to faster site handover. 

A Flexible Build-On-Site Solution 

The GATEMATE® Adjustable Steel Gate Frame has been developed to support this need for greater efficiency. As a build-on-site solution, it allows contractors to install gates to the exact size required, removing the need for pre-made gates or time spent adapting products. This approach ensures a consistent, accurate fit across varying plot sizes while minimising delays.

The telescopic frame can be adjusted to suit opening between 1250mm and 1950mm in height and 700mm to 1200mm in width, providing the flexibility needed across large housing developments. By building gates on site, contractors can work with greater control, reduce waste, and avoid delays often associated with bespoke orders. 

Designed for Durability and Reliable Performance

Manufactured from steel and protected with a Dacromet® zinc coating and black (RAL 9005) powder-coated finish, the frame is built to withstand demanding outdoor conditions. With salt spray testing to 500 hours, it offers dependable corrosion resistance, delivering long-term performance once installed. This durability helps minimise ongoing maintenance and reduces the risk of post-installation issues, limiting the need for return visits and ensuring smoother handover of projects. 

Streamlined Installation Across Every Plot

Each kit includes all the necessary components, from the adjustable frame and fixings to hook-on-plates, gate eyes, and clear, easy-to-follow installation instructions. By bringing everything together in one package, installations are streamlined, improving efficiency, reducing time spent sourcing separate parts, and giving installers greater confidence in achieving a consistent, high-quality finish.

The GATEMATE® Adjustable Steel Gate Frame is designed to work seamlessly with both traditional timber gates and composite options such as DuraPost VISTA®, when paired with the DuraPost VISTA® Gate Surround. This flexibility gives housebuilders greater freedom to choose materials that best suit the character and finish of each development. The adjustable design also makes it easier to achieve a consistent visual outcome while adapting specifications to meet the needs of different builds.

This level of flexibility helps streamline the delivery of a consistent, cohesive look across multiple plots or development phases, while using a reliable gate frame system that supports design intent rather than limiting it.

Supporting Scalable Housing Delivery 

For house builders and housing associations, dependable access to materials is key in maintaining project timelines. Consistent availability of the GATEMATE® Adjustable Steel Gate Frame enables quicker ordering, shorter lead times and a more streamlined installation process. With supply you can rely on, contractors are better positioned to stay on track, maintain installation schedules and keep projects progressing smoothly from plot to plot.

If you’re planning or delivering housing projects, Birkdale’s commercial team can help you maintain momentum from the outset. Get in touch to discuss your requirements and keep you project on schedule with the GATEMATE® Adjustable Steel Gate Frame.

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