Hydraulic Closers and Pool Code Latch Options
A solution to the repeated slamming of a wind tunnel, as well as local Pool Code requiring self-closing gates.

*Note: Although the wood stops that come with the gates are designed to act as Stops and prevent the horizontal latch bar from serving this role, it is important to screw the wood stops to the post or jambs in lieu of finish nails that will loosen over time and our Stop will then default to the latch bar, which will eventually break over repeated slamming.

Non-Automated

Non Automated Driveway Gates are 2-1/4" thickness and mount with the CPW 4" ball-bearing hinge to: Wood 6x6 posts, Steel posts, or CPW Jambs mounted to masonry columns.

They normally utilize the same latch options and configurations as a pedestrian gate.

They are installed with the same procedure as a double pedestrian gate.

Gate openings of 12' overall between posts or columns are two gate leaves at 6' each, which weight approximately 125 lbs ea, depending on the gate style.

Hinges are surface-mounted to the posts/jambs and gate to insure air flow on all six sides of the gate.

POOL:
Gates that are considered pool gates must 1) Open out away from the property 2) Be self-closing, and 3) Have a lockable latch at a specified height..

Self-closing is most often met with the Lockey TB400 self-closing Hydraulic closer--linked on the left column

Lockable latches can be either a gate latch and a dead bolt set at the required height, or often, the Magna Latch Top Pull discussed in the above specifications for garden gates.

Automated

CPW does not provide automation for our Driveway Gates.
The below specs are for your general information.

Automated Driveway Gates are the common default. Option #1 gates can utilize the low-profile armature style motors that are rated for gates that do not exceed approximately 700 lbs, depending on the manufacturer.

The more common armature style motors:

APPOLLO 1500

FAAC

VIKING--G5

Automated

* 95% of Option #2 Driveway Gates are automated.
* With the exception of the In-Ground motors, automation can be added at any time after the driveway gates are installed.
* Withn the exception of In-Ground, motors are pad-mounted. Armature style motors are insufficiant for the weight of Option #2 load.
* All Option #2 Driveway Gates are mounted to an exposed 2" hollow tube steel frame.
* Hinge styles weld to the steel frame
* Hinging off steel posts or steel core masonry columns.

* The hinge system is at the discretion of the installer or automation contractor. CPW will provide any plates or mounts upon request. Whatever hinge system s preferred, CPW will require the specified clearance, which in turn determines our net gate widths.

Another example of the top pivot hinge of an In-Ground system. A steel 6x6 post that has been cut out to accomodate the lighted windows of a CPW Column.

Typically the T-Bar is welded to the column core 6x6 hollow steel post as the columns are being built. It extends beyond the stone longer than necessary and is cut (torched) to the correct length when welding the hinge system and exposed steel frame.

Normally there are two T-Bars, accommodating two hinges. Below they have elected for three T-bars, and three hinges because of a gate span than extends to 18' overall (Two 9' leaves)

If your columns are existing, the chances are there is no 6x6 steel core post in the center, consisting only of poured concrete. Because it's hard to know, most contractors will make a judgement based on the age of the columns and elect to either set new steel posts to the inside behind the columns and hinge the gate from that. It is also acceptable to bolt a length of flat stock onto the column and weld the hinge system to this introduced steel plate. (1/2"Thick x 2" width). ---The point is that older existing stone columns are a gamble--they may or may not be worthy of supporting the new gate over the long haul.

Automated

* Option #3 is essentially four gates. each gate leaf is two fully constructed and mortised gates that are routed to accept the inner steel, and then laminated together to create a 3" total thickness.
* 95% of Option #3 Driveway Gates are automated.
* With the exception of the In-Ground motors, automation can be added at any time after the driveway gates are installed.
* Withn the exception of In-Ground, heavy duty pad-mounted motors are required.
* All Option #3 Driveway Gates have their steel frames invisibly embedded within the framework of the wood gate.
* Hinges weld to steel plate exposed along the edge of the gates.
* Hinging off steel posts or steel core masonry columns.

* The hinge system is at the discretion of the installer or automation contractor. CPW will provide any plates or mounts upon request. Whatever hinge system is preferred, CPW will require from the installer their preferred clearance, which in turn determines our net gate widths.

The Sliding Driveway Gates are available only as two gates leaves surface-mounted to a single-span exposed steel frame.  You must have the parallel clearance equaling the gate span.  The gate rides on a 1" V-Track installed into the driveway surface and extending the span of the slide. If the grade is sloped, this V-Track is installed level by either leveling the grade or supported by a steel tube framework.  A secondary track runs parallel to the V-Track at approximately 2' height.  This is the alignment track.  A pair of dual rollers are mounted to the steel frame, with the dual rollers riding on each side of the alignment track.  As the gate slides, the rollers maintain the vertical alignment without coming into contact with the wood gate itself, which can blemish the wood finish over time.

CPW Columns arrive with one side temporarily in place.  Removed on site to allow the column to slip over a wood or steel post.  The columns are sized with blocking to fit your specified site post. The standard outside dimension is 10-1/8" square.  Lighted columns arrive with the low-voltage fixture in place and the wiring left stubbed out at the bottom of the column for junctioning to the source.

The lighted Garden Columns ship with a low-voltage fixture in place and the wiring stubbed out at the bottom for junctioning to the source. If you are bringing low-voltage to the columns (eliminating the code requirements for an 18"-deep trench and conduit), be sure to notify CPW of this and we will modify the specifications of the fixture. 

The workmanship involved with Prowell's Fence Panels merits some attention to the installation. It's preferred that we don't drop the ball at this juncture and undermine the investment with an installatin procedure that is less than acceptable.

Although we have worked with hundreds, perhaps thousand, of contractors and installer around the country over the decades, we are no longer making these referrals outside the San Francisco Ba Area. Below are only those who we know and have a relationship with, some going back to the 1970's. Call any of those below for a site visit. Explain to them which CPW Gate you are interested in. They will check in with Charles or Ben to discuss any specifications regarding the site and provide you a quote for installation, including labor and materials (Your product order, be it a swing or a gate or a fence, is separate).

Often it can faciliate the early process by following your initial contact with a site photos sent by email. You can send this directly to the installer, or cc Prowell Woodworks, or to Prowell Woodworks and we'll forward it to the appropriate installer and have them contact you with an approximate quote without the travel time to your site. At some juncture they will of course arrive for measurements and a face-to-face meeting, but for the early phase and initial estimates, it can be more efficient to handle this via email and site photos.

iphone Facetime: To faciliate explanations of your site, try the FaceTime app on your iphone. This is a native app available on all iphones that allows you to speak with Charles or Ben live, and almost in person. Send an email to cprowell@prowellwoodworks.com and propose a time when Charles or Ben can call you via FaceTime and with this instant video access, you can see us, and if you point your iphone to the matter at hand--your landscape--we can get a clear and simple concept of your needs. Simply talk on your speaker mode and explain while providinghim with a video walk through.