Before you start putting up your new wooden driveway gate, you are going to need to prepare yourself for the installation process, or run the risk of damaging the gate, or your landscape. When you receive the gate, you are going to want to look over it thoroughly to ensure that you are receiving it in excellent condition. You want to make sure that there aren't any problems with the merchandise before you start the installation process.
After you've examined the
Gate Motor Replacement in Miami for damage, you want to start aligning the mounting brackets onto the structural posts. You should have instructions detailing the specific distance between the center point of the mounting bracket bolt holes. It is crucial that you align these perfectly, to prevent the gate from being mounted in an awkward manner.
After you've installed the mounting brackets, you will need to double check that they are aligned properly. This is critical to perform before you begin to attach the gate. With some help of a few people, or a tractor, you need to lift the gate into position to be mounted to the brackets. Using heavy duty lag bolts, you need to begin to affix the gate onto the structural posts.
If your gate includes an electric motor you can begin the installation process according to the included instructions. If you do not have previous electrical experience, or the area you live in requires you to pull permits, you may want to consider calling an electrical contractor to help you complete the job.
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