Why can some thumb latches be used in a pull-to-open situation?
These latches are designed with a drop bar which engages with a ‘catch’, on the post or jamb. Gate latches cannot typically pull outwards because the drop bar would hit the jamb or post, thereby preventing the gate from opening. Our standard gate latch can be installed in a pull-to-open situation. Handle sets can also be installed in a pull-to-open situation. Please refer to our installation diagrams and latch comparison chart for more detail.
