Setup, Compatibility & Care
Before installation, ensure the steel surface of your post is cleaned of mill scale, grease, and debris. Position the hook at the desired height, ensuring it is perfectly plumb with the opposing gate hardware. Use high-quality welding rods or wire appropriate for your steel thickness to create a continuous, penetration-grade weld around the base plate.
Since the product comes as self-coloured steel, it is susceptible to flash rust. Immediately after the welds have cooled and been cleaned of slag, apply a high-quality metal primer followed by a durable topcoat of outdoor paint or galvanizing spray. Regular inspection of the weld points is recommended, especially in high-wind areas or high-traffic gateways.