Birkdale GateMate Garage Door Bolt Heavy Duty

Birkdale GateMate Garage Door Bolt Heavy DutyThe Birkdale GateMate Garage Door Bolt is a heavy duty barrel bolt designed for exterior use on garage doors, gates and outbuildings. Available in galvanised or epoxy polyester black finish, it measures 18 inches (450mm) and is supplied with fixings ready to fit. Specifications Property Detail Brand Birkdale GateMate Nominal Size 18 inch 450mm Finish Options Galvanised; Epoxy Polyester Black Use Exterior Fixings Included 5 x 40mm Pozi screws What it's

The Birkdale GateMate Garage Door Bolt is a heavy-duty barrel bolt designed for exterior use on garage doors, gates and outbuildings. Available in galvanised or epoxy polyester black finish, it measures 18 inches (450mm) and is supplied with fixings ready to fit.

Specifications

What it's used for

• Securing garage doors, including up-and-over and side-hinged timber doors
• Bolting wooden garden gates and field gates shut
• Fastening shed and outbuilding doors in exposed locations
• Providing secondary security on timber gates within close-board or slatted fence runs

Fitting and handling

Fix directly to clean, dry timber using the supplied 40mm Pozi screws, ensuring the bolt barrel and keep are aligned carefully before final tightening to avoid binding. For painted or stained timber, apply any surface treatment to the door before fitting the bolt to prevent masking gaps around the keep plate. Store bolts in a dry location prior to installation to avoid surface contamination that could affect the epoxy polyester coating on the black variant.

FAQ

What is the difference between the galvanised and epoxy polyester black finish versions?

The galvanised version has a zinc coating that gives strong rust resistance and a bright metallic appearance, making it well suited to utilitarian settings such as garage doors and farm gates. The epoxy polyester black finish provides a smooth, dark powder-coated look that works well where appearance matters, such as decorative garden gates, while still offering good corrosion resistance for exterior use.

Will this bolt fit a standard timber garage door?

Yes. The 450mm length suits most standard timber side-hinged and ledge-and-brace garage doors. Fix the barrel to the face of the door stile and align the keep with the door frame or floor socket. The supplied 40mm screws are adequate for most softwood and hardwood door applications.

Can I use this bolt on a close-board fence gate in South Wales where the weather is wet?

Both finishes are rated for exterior use and handle the wet climate typical of South Wales well. For gates exposed to prevailing wind-driven rain, the galvanised option offers slightly longer-term corrosion resistance with less risk of coating chipping compared with a painted finish.

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