IMPORTANT! This post will be customized and built for the gate that you order, including Estate Swing Slide Gates and our custom wrought aluminum slide gates. The posts come in 3x3 or 4x4, and the height will depend on the height of the gate or personal preference.
Installation requires setting the post approximately 2' deep into the ground , so the height will be about 6' - 8' after installation (depending on post size selected). Post comes finished in black with a top post cap.
The posts are made of 11 gauge steel (wall 1/8" thick) that has been galvanized and will match the product purchase. The posts also come with a standard post cap.
Steel that has been galvanized has many advantages. First, it is the most cost-effective, environmentally friendly option. Galvanization is one of the least expensive coating options available and powder coating is the most environmentally friendly. With both coatings, you are saving money in the long run and maintaining the green standard that GateCrafters.com is known for.
Having posts that are galvanized and powder coated also ensures that your posts are at their peak strength and able to offer weather-resistant protection for years to come. Galvanized steel is one of the strongest steels on the market and can last for up to 25 years (longer in rural areas). Requiring little maintenance, galvanized steel can withstand construction damage and all kinds of weather conditions while protecting every inch of your posts. The additional powder coating only strengthens the durability of the steel and adds to its aesthetic value.
Gate Crafters offers more expert assistance than anyone.
If you need help deciding if this gate opener has the abilities that are right for your gate we have live application specialists available 9am - 9 pm EST 7 days a week or try our exclusive gate opener recommendation tool 24 hours/day.
Powder Coat and Raw (silver) gate post options.
Powder Coating can take up to 4 weeks
And regular Raw option can take up to 2 weeks
Posts come in RAW (silver) color when purchased. If purchased with a gate, they will be powder-coated to match the gate’s color.
Gate Crafters has the resources you need.
How do you use your gate opener system once you get it? Gate Crafters is the only retailer to give a real answer to this question. We have develop videos for installing many of our gate openers and products and write DIY focused manuals for most gate openers and have individual instructions for each accessory to be installed with each gate opener.
- 3" x 3" x under 8' - Starts at $425 + Shipping
- 3" x 3" x over 8' - Starts at $540 + Shipping + $250 Extra Carrier Shipping Fee for Larger Items
- 4" x 4" x over 8' - Starts at $540 + Shipping + $250 Extra Carrier Shipping Fee for Larger Items
- (2) Mounting Posts with welded on brackets
For over a decade, Gate Crafters has been the premier online retailer of gate openers and accessories. With our extensive technical and installation expertise, we are authorized to serve the DIY market. We believe customers should have the opportunity to take pride in their projects, whether installing or troubleshooting a gate opener. Everyone deserves the option to enjoy high-quality products without the need to hire help.
At Gate Crafters, we empower you to install confidently by providing access to our trained technical staff seven days a week from 9 AM to 9 PM EST. By choosing to DIY your gate opener system, you can save thousands of dollars over its lifetime while gaining valuable knowledge about your installation and how the system operates. This understanding will make it easier to troubleshoot any issues and perform routine maintenance in the future.
Gate Crafters is the DIY factor.
Gate Crafters further adds to most of our gate openers for easier DIY installation. We have developed exclusive components (example: easy adjustable mounting brackets), customized instructions, and offer a full spectrum of accessories to truly cover all aspects of the installation of your gate opener. In addition we have the largest staff of factory trained technicians in the US.
- Order specific customized accessory wiring instructions
- 360 degree accessories - we can take you through exit, entry, safety, power, and all other minute details to create a fully rounded kit.
- Free 24/7/365 Installation Support
- Free 7 day/week Technical Support
- Largest Number of Certified Techs in America
- Free assistance to find the right gate opener for your gate
- Free systems design assistance to match the right accessories to fit your needs.
- Extremely competitive pricing
- Free shipping on all accessories purchased with a gate opener
- We stock replacement parts
- Many brands of many types of accessories, enough to handle just about any operational situation you can imagine
Gate Crafters has actual experience.
We have a testing area, we have factory and internal training courses, we build gates and have our own gates that are automated, we attended all industry trade shows in multiple countries and are a member of the AFA, and we pay visits to our chosen manufacturers' factories. All these factors are what have lead to us having so many exclusive additions. When you see and actually use as many products as we have you tend to have many ideas for minor changes that have major impacts. We acted on these ideas and have utilized them to help thousands of customers automate their gates.
Manual: Slide Gate Mounting Post Form
QB ID: Slide Posts - S-3x3x8