Hi,
I am coming up against a unique problem.
There is a packing pad that backs on to an alley way, 18'7" opening that needs a fence/gate.
Due to the narrowness of the alleyway the open gate needs to be at least 14' wide, leaving a standard sliding gate out of the question.
My plan was either a 3 or 4 part sliding gate where each section covers the previous. The owner doesn't mind this idea, but isn't thrilled about the excess depth, and the fact that it wont be straight when it is closed.
My next thought was to build it as, essentially, a bi-fold door, built in 9 panels. Modify a garage door opener to pull it in and out, and run it off a standard track.
Thoughts? Has anyone tried something like this before?
Thanks,
J
I am coming up against a unique problem.
There is a packing pad that backs on to an alley way, 18'7" opening that needs a fence/gate.
Due to the narrowness of the alleyway the open gate needs to be at least 14' wide, leaving a standard sliding gate out of the question.
My plan was either a 3 or 4 part sliding gate where each section covers the previous. The owner doesn't mind this idea, but isn't thrilled about the excess depth, and the fact that it wont be straight when it is closed.
My next thought was to build it as, essentially, a bi-fold door, built in 9 panels. Modify a garage door opener to pull it in and out, and run it off a standard track.
Thoughts? Has anyone tried something like this before?
Thanks,
J