Quick answer: These pressure-treated softwood gate posts provide the structural support for hanging and closing timber garden gates. Multiple sections, lengths and top finishes are available so the post can be selected for the gate size and installation.What are gate posts used for?One post normally carries the hinges and gate weight; the opposing post supports the latch, bolt or keeper. The hinge post usually experiences the greater leverage and should be selected with the gate width, weight, wind exposure and ground conditions in mind. Multiple metric sections and lengths available. Square-top and selected finished-top options. Pressure-treated softwood for exterior applications. Suitable for timber garden gates when correctly sized and installed. What else do I need?Choose the gate first, then select hinges and closing hardware. Medium tee hinges suit many ordinary gates, while hook and band hinges provide longer support for wider or heavier gates. Add a ring latch, Suffolk latch or automatic latch and handle. Appropriate post-setting materials, drainage and fixings are also required.AlternativesSmaller sections may suit lightweight pedestrian gates, while larger sections provide more material for substantial hinge fixings and greater resistance to leverage. Do not choose solely by the familiar imperial reference; compare the listed metric dimensions and length for the actual job.Before ordering: Consider how much post length will be below ground or fixed into the supporting structure, the finished gate height, ground stability and required clearance. Pressure treatment improves durability but does not compensate for poor drainage, an undersized hole, weak concrete or fixings positioned too close to timber edges. Structural suitability remains installation-specific.Plan the complete gate, post and hardware system.
