What is a Cantilever Gate?

cantilever

noun:   can·ti·le·ver \ pronounced: ˈkan-tə-ˌlē-vər
1. a projecting beam or other horizontal member supported at one or more points but not at both ends.  2. any rigid construction extending horizontally well beyond its vertical support, used as a structural element of a bridge, building foundation, gate, etc.

“Any beam built into a wall with a projecting free end forms a cantilever.  Cantilevering can be used for constructions as simple as bookshelves or as complicated as bridges.”

gate

noun:  1. a movable barrier, usually hinged, for closing an opening in a wall, fence, etc.  2. an opening to allow passage into or out of an enclosed place.

Cantilever gates are counter-balanced, sliding gates that do not require a track along the length of the opening, and are supported by rollers which slide in a tubular track fitted to the bottom of the gate.  It’s quite ingenious actually, and the perfect answer to spanning a large opening in perimeter fences or retaining walls.

If you’re interested in knowing more about cantilever gates, we invite you to visit our showroom and outdoor display areas at 619 Bethlehem Pike (Route 309) in Montgomeryville PA.  A very lengthy, ornate, black aluminum cantilever gate closes off our driveway each night.  Stop by and check it out in person!  Or for pricing and other information, visit our online store or give us a call at (215) 362-8200.

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