In order to install a deadbolt, you need to bore a 2-1/8″ diameter hole through the gate. The centerpoint of that hole will be at either 2-3/8″ or 2-3/4″ from the edge of the gate. You'll also need to make an edge bore for the bolt to fit through.
Don't do it! Door hardware is fundamentally different than gate hardware. We recommend that you never use regular door hardware with an outdoor wooden gate. Door hardware comes with an internal latch and strike plate, just like your front door.
We recommend locking any vinyl fence gate latch with a closed shackle padlock or a discus shackle padlock. These locks are designed to protect the shackle on the padlock so they cannot be cut. Make sure they are lockable with a key.
Self-Latching means a mechanical device or latch installed at the top and on the inside of the pool gate and which is engaged each time the gate is secured to its closed position, which will not allow the gate to be re-opened by pushing or pulling and which will ensure the pool enclosure gate remains closed until ...
If You Have A Gate To Your Backyard — Keep It Locked
If a burglar thinks your home will take too long to get into then they will most likely try to find an easier target altogether. Always try to keep your backyard gate locked when you aren't using it as to not become an easier target.
For the most secure slide gate, choose a hydraulic rail drive operator with a solenoid lock. The solenoid lock prevents the gate from being forced open horizontally. While sliding gates with chain drive operators can be made secure, they are not nearly as secure as sliding gates with hydraulic rail drive operators.
Pressure-treated six-by-six wood posts set in concrete on each side of the driveway should support a gate that's not unusually wide; steel posts in concrete are stronger. One post is for the hinges and the opposite post is for the gate latch, which adds some support when the gate is closed.
Drilling into a vinyl fence is possible and can even be simple if you use the right tools. Using the wrong tools can result in disaster, so it is essential to use a drill small enough that it will not compromise the integrity of the vinyl post you are drilling into.
Product Overview
This self-closing gate latch installs easily to keep your gate secure. The durable gate latch is galvanized to resist rust and hold up through various weather conditions. Features include four mounting holes on the catch and two on the latch.