SureClose Hinge is a new line of heavy duty hinges just announced by D&D Technologies. While there are many styles in this new line we will concentrate on the self-closing models targeted at pools. The models designed for pool, child and pet safety are known as the “SF” models. ”SF” stands for safety and that’s [...]
Question: What is the difference between the hinges with or without legs? Answer: Most models of the Tru-Close hinge are available with or without legs. Some can be purchased with just 1 leg or even adjustable legs. The key difference is a hinge without legs only gets screws into the face of the post and [...]
Question: Can I just add a Tru-Close hinge to my existing gate to make it close? Answer: The short answer is no. The reason you can not is the Tru-Close hinge will have a different pivot point than your current hinges. This will cause the hinges to bind and eventually break. Sometimes folks have an [...]
Question :: Can the Top Pull be mounted on the inside of an inward swinging, two part gate? My building code requires that the latch be on the pool side of the fence. Answer :: The short answer is yes, but does your building code really require this. While it is true that each individual [...]
Question :: Is there a way to buy just parts? the stainless threaded rod broke on my latch [ residential lokk-latch ] and now is to short, but otherwise the rest of the latch mechanism is fine. Answer :: We do offer repair / replacement parts on a number of our gate latches. Before we [...]
Question :: I have 2 Lokk Latch Pro locks but no key. Does your but key fit all or do I need to buy new lock cylinders? Answer :: Latches from D&D Technologies come in 2 different cylinders. The Magna Latch Top Pull, Vertical Pull and the Residential Lokk-Latch all use the same stamped key [...]
Question :: I am attaching a wood gate to a conventional chain link round fence post. Do you have a combination hinge? Answer :: Yes, and it will also work for a chain link round frame gate being attached to a square post. The Tru-Close line of hinges for round posts will work in this [...]
Flexi-Clamp is a strong, polymer-based worm drive hose clamp that is suited to a wide range of uses and applications. This pipe clamp is well suited for your car, boat, pool, or emergency repair kit. Flexi-Clamp is the ultimate rust free re-useable clamping device. It can be used on round or square posts with a [...]
Over my 25 year career installing all types of fencing I have learned one thing, the fence is the last step on a project. Because of this it is often the place where folks try to save money and I don’t blame them.
We have all been there before. You are on the jobsite and after days of hard labor your posts are set, everything is framed and your men are ready to start tying the fabric with preformed ties. Only to discover that the wrong tool has been purchased and production must stop until the right tool is obtained.
