Install sliding driveway gates that run on a track

Covers why use a sliding gate as opposed to a swing gate, why use a sliding gate that runs on a track rather than cantilevered and how to install a sliding gate that runs on a track including guide and stops for sliding gates.

[waveymadeit]

Literally the GOAT of all gate videos.
This let me figure out the components I need to make my own! Thank you!

[patmat.]

Fantastically well explained. This video is going to help millions of people over a very long time.

[ishmaelwilliams]

This was the most informative video about slide gates I’ve found! Thanks!

[marekcieszewski]

I just love this guy's voice. He's so funny, pure joy to listen plus knowledgeable! Thanks for sharing!

[yeryangchang]

So simply explained, easy to understand. Best vdo ever. Tyvm

[alafiawhiskey]

Do you have any videos explaining how to install a sliding gate with a pedestrian gate that slides outside instead of inside the wall?

[zviadoragvelidze]

Explained very well! Just one question, does the track on the ground create a puddle of water after rain?

[yaohoukpati]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have some questions. Can I use more than one pair of guard rollers? My gate will be little bit more than 6m and I am thing of using couple pairs of guard rollers for added security. Can you recommend some gate motors?
Thanks

[gyulaherczeg]

It's full of useful information, thanks! It would be even better without (loud) music.

[bmm]

What a great video for anyone to understand what might at first seem complex. We have a sliding gate which was comes off its track regularly. The installer say it’s because the steel frame on one side is exposed to sun and expands more than the other side creating warping in the 8 meter wide frame. Any suggestions on how to resolve this?

[tensoorebruno]

This is a very impressive practical lesson.

[blastfromthepastism]

What an amazing and super informative video 👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing 👍

[faizanfarrukh]

Great video! If there is a solid gate for privacy, is there anyway to make it more windproof?

[lTSRBBY]

I want to install a sliding gate and my driveway is flat except for one side, it's slopes down maybe 5-6cm or so, would a small slope at the end of the gates travel effect it much? It slopes down in the direction the gate will travel, and the slope will be on the end of the gate not the motor side. Any help is appreciated thank you, your videos have helped allot

[garethmcguinness]

Good video, but do you have any videos or suggestions on how to make a slider burglar proof.how to stop gate being lifted etc off the track etc

[shabanamubarak]

How does a automatic sliding door with this motor will be locked. As in, In an event a sliding gate without a motor can be manually pushed and entered..
So even if the motor is fixed if we are gone will this gate be able to manually open

[Salvochito]

Its a very well explained process. Thanks a lot for the help. I just have a question. What is the distance you recommend between the post that has the roller on the upper part and the gate itself? Thanks again

[ewillyp]

Grant, love the videos, very to the point & no fluff. I have a question about motor placement. I want to place the motor where the gate ends rather than up close to the driveway opening. ( i need to try & have that space clear if possible) could i do this? if i shouldn't, could you please let me know why? thanks, just about to dig my posts & lay my foundation thanks to you!

[hooksnooks]

Nicely done video. Do you prefer the track on the ground vs the rail about half way up where the gate has wheels half way up that ride on the rail? I was going to do the rail system but I can see where a track on the ground seems more economical. Any other pluses to your system vs the other?

[justiceonly]

What is the typical installation cost?