{"product_id":"birkdale-gatemate-garage-door-bolt-heavy-duty","title":"Birkdale GateMate Garage Door Bolt Heavy Duty","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Birkdale GateMate Garage Door Bolt is a heavy-duty barrel bolt designed for exterior use on garage doors, gates and outbuildings. Available in galvanised or epoxy polyester black finish, it measures 18 inches (450mm) and is supplied with fixings ready to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirkdale GateMate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 inch \/ 450mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanised; Epoxy Polyester Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixings Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 x 40mm Pozi screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecuring garage doors, including up-and-over and side-hinged timber doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolting wooden garden gates and field gates shut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastening shed and outbuilding doors in exposed locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding secondary security on timber gates within close-board or slatted fence runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFix directly to clean, dry timber using the supplied 40mm Pozi screws, ensuring the bolt barrel and keep are aligned carefully before final tightening to avoid binding. For painted or stained timber, apply any surface treatment to the door before fitting the bolt to prevent masking gaps around the keep plate. Store bolts in a dry location prior to installation to avoid surface contamination that could affect the epoxy polyester coating on the black variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the galvanised and epoxy polyester black finish versions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe galvanised version has a zinc coating that gives strong rust resistance and a bright metallic appearance, making it well suited to utilitarian settings such as garage doors and farm gates. The epoxy polyester black finish provides a smooth, dark powder-coated look that works well where appearance matters, such as decorative garden gates, while still offering good corrosion resistance for exterior use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this bolt fit a standard timber garage door?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The 450mm length suits most standard timber side-hinged and ledge-and-brace garage doors. Fix the barrel to the face of the door stile and align the keep with the door frame or floor socket. The supplied 40mm screws are adequate for most softwood and hardwood door applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this bolt on a close-board fence gate in South Wales where the weather is wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth finishes are rated for exterior use and handle the wet climate typical of South Wales well. For gates exposed to prevailing wind-driven rain, the galvanised option offers slightly longer-term corrosion resistance with less risk of coating chipping compared with a painted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between the galvanised and epoxy polyester black finish versions?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The galvanised version has a zinc coating that gives strong rust resistance and a bright metallic appearance, making it well suited to utilitarian settings such as garage doors and farm gates. 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For gates exposed to prevailing wind-driven rain, the galvanised option offers slightly longer-term corrosion resistance with less risk of coating chipping compared with a painted finish.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of gate and fence fixings and hardware in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ironmongery\"\u003eironmongery collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Nottage Timber Merchants. We supply trade and retail customers across Bridgend and South Wales, with next-day delivery available to many local postcodes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birkdale","offers":[{"title":"18\" x 450mm \/ Galvanized","offer_id":52576304759121,"sku":"L13786","price":11.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"18\" x 450mm \/ Epoxy Polyester Black","offer_id":52576304791889,"sku":"L13787","price":10.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/1467\/1697\/files\/b5204503_0__45528.1713262517.1280.1280.jpg?v=1765332952","url":"https:\/\/www.timberonline.co.uk\/products\/birkdale-gatemate-garage-door-bolt-heavy-duty","provider":"Nottage Timber Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}