Can Oz-Post® be used on a Gate?
Yes, Oz-Post® can be used for all kinds of gates that would normally be installed with a 6″ – 8″ post hole and concrete. This includes pedestrian gates up to 5′. If you are installing a gate that requires more strength there are several options you can use to obtain the desired stability. The simplest and possibly most effective method is to double up the posts on the hinge side of the gate. Placing two posts 10″ apart will more than double the strength of the gate. Another gate strengthening technique is to join the top of the gate posts together with a header. These techniques are also a standard practice for installing with concrete. Of course if standard practice calls for a 12″ or even 24″ post hole with concrete then that post will have to be installed in that way. These are not common situations and in most cases will only be 1 or 2 posts on a job. In these situations the post strength is increased with the large surface area in contact with the surrounding soil (large diameter)
