10 Easy Pieces: Garden Gate Latches - Gardenista
Gate latches need to stand up to weather and rough handling, as well as to the scrutiny of aesthetically inclined neighbors. : Many of the latches shown are also available as part of full gate hardware sets with all pieces needed–hinges, stops and latches–to hang your wood garden gates. The Sun Valley Bronze Slide Bar Gate Latch Passage Set is available in silicon bronze (bottom) and white bronze (shown top in privacy set with a visible cam). The Alta Stainless Steel Contemporary Gate Latch comes in a brushed stainless finish. It is a two-sided latch, operable from both sides, and features spring-loaded levers; $535 at 360 Yardware. The Rocky Mountain Rectangular Gate Passage Set includes escutcheons (2.5-by-4.5 inches) and levers for both sides of the gate. The Dark Bronze Contemporary Lever Latch by Coastal Bronze features a square handle with a flat catch and square back plate. A smaller scale option is the Acorn Forged Iron Gate Latch which measures 4-inches wide and is a one-sided gate latch; $11.69 at Chown Hardware. Perfect for Gates too short for standard latches, Rocky Mountain Hardware’s Bronze Hook is a modern take on a classic cabin hook is available in 4-inch, 9-inch and 12-inch lengths; $160 through Prowell Woodworks. The heavy duty Stainless Steel Slide Bolt measures 12-inches in length, and is crafted of stainless steel that is black powder coated. Available individually ($46.80) or as part of a convenient package of hardware to hang a single wooden gate. The Bronze Lockable Bolt Latch is a one-sided cast bronze gate latch. A hand-forged iron Blacksmith Beeswax Privacy Latch Set is £21 from Cast in Style. A budget basic, the Stanley Zinc-plated Hardware Gate Latch; $4.47 at Amazon. Finally, learn how to successfully design a fence for any landscape or garden project with our Hardscaping 101: Fences & Gates guide.