Draw the opening from the user's approach
A pedestrian gate drawing must preserve the passage people need after the hinges, receiver and stops are installed. Specify those interfaces before choosing the manufactured leaf width. Mark the hinge side and the direction of swing on a plan viewed from a named side. Terms such as “left-hand gate” can be interpreted differently without that reference. Show adjacent paths, walls and fence returns that could restrict movement.
Keep three dimensions distinct: the clear passage, the leaf width and the distance between gate posts. Hinge and latch allowances affect their relationship. The required passage should remain clear at the intended operating position.
Match the boundary at the gate posts
The gate infill can follow the 358 fence mesh, but the frame creates a different edge from a loose fence panel. Show how the mesh is attached and how the adjacent panels connect to the gate posts.
Review the hinge-side and closing-edge details with the hardware. These are working interfaces, so a continuous visual mesh pattern alone is not enough to define the opening.
Describe the access hardware as individual items
| Component | Decision for the gate schedule |
|---|---|
| Hinges | Type, location and attachment to the post and leaf |
| Latch or lock | Operating side, required access and receiver arrangement |
| Closer, where required | Compatible leaf and intended closing operation |
| Stops and retention | How movement is limited and the leaf is retained |
| Gate posts | Mounting and connection to the surrounding fence |
If an access-control device is to be added by another contractor, identify its mounting space, wiring route and interface requirements before the gate is fabricated. Hardware provision and electrical integration should be distinguished in the quotation.
Confirm ground clearance before approving the gate drawing
A rising path can obstruct a leaf that clears the ground when closed. Include the surface levels over the full swing area, not only at the posts. Keep the lower clearance and adjacent fence gap visible on the drawing so the project team can assess the completed opening.
For delivery, label the gate and its matching posts by opening reference. Pack the agreed hardware with that reference to avoid mixing components between gates with different handing.
Custom order specification: 358 pedestrian gates
| Order detail | What to define with our team |
|---|---|
| Gate leaf | Define frame sections, 358 mesh, finished dimensions and infill attachment. |
| Access hardware | Name the hinge, latch or lock, closer where required and operating side. |
| Posts and ground | Show adjacent fence brackets, base or embedment interfaces and levels through the swing. |
Approve the opening reference, handing and hardware mounting positions before fabrication. If a lock or closer is supplied by another party, obtain its dimensions before frame details are fixed. Pack the agreed hardware under the same gate reference.
Can the gate be prepared for a buyer-supplied lock?
Provide the lock drawing, receiver details and access requirements with the enquiry. We review the mechanical interfaces; electrical integration and access-control commissioning need a separately agreed scope.