• Secure hardware mounted design with 4 extensions included for use between extra wide openings
• 36 tall gate fits extra wide openings, between 44 and 72 wide
• Simple, one-handed walk thru door
• Soft scratch guard on bottom rail to prevent the gate from scratching hardwood floors
• Bronze finish

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This gate needs to be screwed in. The gate uses mounts that screw into the wall. The gate itself is detachable from the mounts when you need to move large furniture between rooms.

Q:I have an entry way that is 54 inches wide. I want to insert this gate in this entry way. Can I expand this gate to fit this 54 in entry way?

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I think I expanded mine to 72in, it comes in 4 pieces (5 with the door gate). I dont see why not? I think you can use any amount of pieces you want. I had to use all 4. You can adjust all of them. So im almost positive it should work for you.

Q:I will need to remove the gate and put it. aside often. Does it come easily off the wall brackets?

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Yes. They turn and the gate slides in and out.

Q:we recently bought this gate and i have found that the gate is really hard to open/close….any suggestions on what we need to adjust?

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When we were attaching the gate to the walls, it was hard to open/close. I believe my husband adjusted the tension on the screws going into the walls. Opens/closes great. We LOVE this gate!!!

Q:Looking for a gate for a rabbit…with a walk thru as i keep having to jump over the temp gate i have…would this be a good one?

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I wouldn’t recommend it – the space between the bars is probably wide enough for a rabbit to fit through. Our cats do it all the time, and unless you have a very fat rabbit it will probably do the same.

Q:To remove the gate on occasion, do the sections come apart easily without major disassembling? or do you have to store it as a 6 ft long piece?

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Each segment is screwed into the corresponding segment on the bottom and top bar. It is not impossible to take them apart and store as smaller segments and would require unscrewing these when assembling and disassembling. When we slide it off we keep it assembled since it is usually only for a portion of the day every so often and isn’t convenient enough to take apart.

Q:Our opening is exactly 72 inches wide. Will this gate accommodate that space and still be sturdy enough for a two and a half-year-old?

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I have mine installed in an opening that’s 73.5″ wide and it’s holding fine. Even though I have mine just past the recommended size it seems sturdy enough for my 15 month old who’s 30 lbs and likes to attempt to rip it out of the wall.

Q:We have a tiny4LB Chihuahua who squeeze’s between the bars of gates where the gate swings back. What is the largest opening anywhere between the bars?

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About 3-4 inches.

Q:I have a larger opening than six feet (it is b/tween the kitchen area and living room- big room. can I buy addl expansion pieces, if so, how? TY!

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I don’t think so. If you bought 2 gates, and attached themwith the sliding pieces, it might work? It would not be very sturdy if you did that. It only expands on one side, not both. If you are very handy, you might make it work.

Q:I have an opening 60″ wide. When I adjust the gate’s width, will it still be straight or will it bow forward?

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It will be straight. This gate is a God send! My family loves it and its classy looking enough to go with any decor.

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Shouldn’t be a problem, you can adjust the mounting screws to compensate for this.

Q:What is the width of the gate door?

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gate door width is 18″

Q:Is it possible to mount this gate at an angle other than a perfect 90degree (right angle) true to the walls, like the kidco options?

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Just checked my gate. (Which is still perfect, btw.) It does not look like it would attach any other way than at right angles.

Q:I need this gate to keep cats out of a room. Do you think they could squeeze through the rails? How big is the space between them?

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Cats could definitely get through the bars. They could probably jump over it too!

Q:Can the gate stay open (wide) without a bungee cord or other invention, to allow for easy walk-through? I only need this closed when I’m gone.

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The maximum mine opens to is a 90 degree angle without a bungee cord or intervention.

Q:can I use this gate on a deck will it rust

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It is painted metal so I suppose it could if it got scratched.

Q:can this gate be used outdoors on a deck?

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It is screwed into the wall. So…if you have sturdy railing posts, I would imagine that it could go on a deck.

Q:can it be used for Outside?

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It is metal so I don’t think it would last very long if used outside.

Q:Can this be used outdoors (specifically for a deck stairwell)?

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I don’t see why not. As long as you can screw it in it should work outside just like it does inside. I don’t know if it will rust or not.

Q:my hallway is 7′ and 7” wide. does this gate will be able to cover it ? thank you

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This gate covers a six foot opening. This will not work for you. It is wonderful for what we needed it for which was a six foot opening, but will not be good for the width of your hallway.

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No it had everything in the box

Q:will this fit opening of 48-1/2 in

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Yes, the gate fits openings between 44″ and 70″.

Q:Did anyone use this gate for the top and/or bottom of the stairs? Would you recommend?

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Yes, I have four of them. I have them at the top and bottom of each set of stairs. They are the best gates that I have found. Just make sure you actually install them the right way, not very hard to do but important. Very good quality and very sturdy, that’s why I bought four of them.

Q:How tall are the sides of the gate that are to be mounted to the wall. I have a half wall that is only 32 inches from the floor can it still work

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no, mounting brackets need 34 1/2 inches

Q:i dont have a wall to use i am using it on a banister and using zippie ties would it hold together? is the gate/door easy to open??

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I don’t see why it wouldn’t work as long as you used a tone of zip ties. The gate is almost too easy to open. All the kids who are tall enough to see how it locks have been able to figure out how to open it.

Q:i dont have a wall to use i am using it on a banister and using zippie ties would it hold together?

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Yes it would work. I needed it to be longer so we nailed two 2×4′s together for each end. It is very sturdy.

Q:will this work if i have to use on stucco wall on one side and wood fence on the other? is there a way to just use pressure mount and not screw in awl

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What is the purpose for your gate? Who is it for? Who will be using it? I ask because it might change my answer. If the gate is used respectfully, I believe industrial strength Velcro cut to fit and also adjusting the pressure rods tight could do the trick. It has been working for me. Both my walls are tile. Indoors. Are your walls indoors? U might be able to come up with some kind of adjustable tension solution that could work for u instead of my mighty Velcro idea. That was simple for me. If u have time and some energy and a little to invest you could probably purchase some parts at local…
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What is the purpose for your gate? Who is it for? Who will be using it? I ask because it might change my answer.
If the gate is used respectfully, I believe industrial strength Velcro cut to fit and also adjusting the pressure rods tight could do the trick. It has been working for me. Both my walls are tile. Indoors.
Are your walls indoors?

U might be able to come up with some kind of adjustable tension solution that could work for u instead of my mighty Velcro idea. That was simple for me.
If u have time and some energy and a little to invest you could probably purchase some parts at local hardware store which could do what you want more ideally. For me, industrial strength Velcro and tightened rods seems good enough.
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Q:What is the dimension between the wall attach points?

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from wall to wall is 42″, not using all the extensions. Gate itself is centered. Side note, I contacted summerinfant to see if they had a suggestion, and they said they were going to replace the gate. Have not got confirmation on that yet however.

Q:What is the height of the side sections, not the tall middle section?

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33 inch

Q:What is the difference between this model and the newer one?

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I am not sure. I bought this to go across a large opening from my living and dining room. It has worked well to keep our dogs in the living room. It does have to be installed instead is using tension to hold it in place.

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All you have to do is contact Amazon…they are wonderful.

Q:what is the width of the actual walk through portion of the gate?

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Approx. 19 1/4″ at the top, and 20 1/2″ below that.

Q:Plan to use this gate on a deck. One side needs to be mounted into the wood shingled house siding. Any idea if this will work and how to mount?

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Yes it should work just fine. I would use different hardware for each side you are installing it since it is two types of material.

Q:Is this door pressure mount?

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No. The supports screw into the wall then you slide the gate in. I’m not sure if they have a kit to make it pressure mounted or not. Might be worth looking at their website.

Q:Does this close automatically?

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No. It will tend to swing closed but you have to lift it to latch it

Q:Is it possible to convert this gate so it would be pressure mounted?

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with the right padding to cover the retractable screws that hold it in place, yes, it could be converted. im not saying it would be very sturdy, and obviously without padding it right, it would definitely ruin your walls. its not something I would suggest.

Q:Are you able to easily remove the gate temporarily, or is the gate permenatly fixed?

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Yes it comes right out. Turn the clips.

Q:Can this be used outdoors or will it rust?

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Not really sure. Sorry. I have it indoors. I would contact the Manufacturer and ask them.

Q:I have a wall with a baseboard on one end of the opening and a banister on the other end; will this gate work for me?

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The top and bottom adjust independently so it may still work. I have molding on both sides where mine is installed that sticks out about 1/2 inch with no problems. Note that you do have to screw the mounts into the wall though so the may get in the way depending on the size. I have mine screwed right into the molding

Q:Is the gate able to be installed it to the exterior of a stone house?

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With the hardware and instructions, no it could not be mounted to stone. However, someone who is a bit handy could use a different anchor than the ones provided and mount it to stone. I mounted mine to brick.

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a little over 2 inch

Q:what is the width of the swing gate?

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About 2 feet

Q:Is this gate good for outside use?

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I think I read that it was & I’m sure you could, but it definitely needs to have the wall ‘holders’ screwed into something to keep it sturdy. Also, not sure the finish would hold up…probably will need rustoleum/krylon paint at some point. In a nutshell, I wouldn’t. Hope this helped :).

Q:What are the dimensions of the gate itself and the extensions seperately?

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Hey, I just measured mine and it’s 3 ft tall at the tallest point (middle) and mine is at a 5ft 6 in length-wise extension right now.. But it can extend fully to 6 ft! I have a very strong 1 1/2 year old baby boy and this gate holds him back well! It also looks great in the house, my girl friends always give me compliments on how nice the gates look!

Q:How wide is the gate opening?

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Opening is between 19″-20″.

Q:Are there additional extension beyond those provided?

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I don’t think so

Q:What is the difference between this and the new version? It seems the newer version is $30 more but they look exactly the same. http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Expansion…

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from the description, I think the newer one is wider. The one I ordered does not expand to 6 ft. I really like it. It is sturdy, and perfect for keeping the pets out of the living room.

Q:Could Banister Adaptors be used with this gate?

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Sorry, I don’t know what banister adaptors are. Maybe if you could descripe them I could help.

• Triple locking system with easy one handed operation
• Gate swings open both ways with stay open feature
• Easy to install tension knobs secure the gate in openings
• Deluxe heavy duty metal construction
• 36″ high gate fits openings 28″ 31.5″ wide, expands up to 38.5″ wide with two extensions included

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Simply tighten the four ‘screws’ on the ends until the gap closes.

Q:which is the distance between each bar?

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2- 1/4 inches.

Q:Will this gate fit a 33 1/2″ opening (almost 34″) and a 35 1/2″ opening? Thanks so much for your help!

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The instruction sheet states that without extensions it will fit 28″-31.5″. With one extension it will fit 31.5″-35.5″. With two extensions it will fit 35.5″-38.5″. My opening was just over 33″ so I had to use the gate with one extension. Hope that helps.

Q:I’ve seen some reviews that say the walk-thru is small. How wide is the walk-thru?

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Walk thru is 17 inches wide. Easy enough for a person, but if you want to take something wider thru the gate you may have to take the gate down to do so. But I have managed to take a storage crate thru by turning it on its side.

Q:Are the hinges plastic or metal?

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There’s a piece of something–can’t tell whether it’s hard plastic or metal–that is permanently affixed to a metal piece. The hinging action comes from a hidden piece (so I certainly can’t tell what that’s made of) that pivots inside the piece described above. The piece described in sentence one does not move. It seems solid and substantial, but I can say that the piece I know to be metal has a different sound when I tap on it than the piece that’s permanently affixed and does not move. Clear as mud? Don’t picture something like a door hinge–it’s altogether different.

Q:can this gate be installed so it’s rounded out like in the video clip?

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No, the “North States Supergate Extra Tall Easy Close Gate, Bronze” can not be “rounded” like in the video. You have to get the “Supergate Deluxe Decor Gate” in order to get the “rounded” version of the gate system.

Q:If our doorway is 29″ wide will this fit? The ad is confusing: “28″ 31.5″ wide”. Is it 28 or 31.5 at it’s narrowest?

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There are manual adjustments that screw on the side and also additional panels included with the gate. Yes it will definitely fit.

Q:Is there anything under the bottom rail that would protect the floor from being scratched?

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No, but you can put a piece of material under it or install it raised off the floor a fraction of an inch. You really don’t have to worry about it marring your floor if it’s installed properly, the main section doesn’t move, the gate swings, but there’s a small bar under it that doesn’t move.

Q:Does it fit in a sliding glass door?

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While it may ‘fit’ in the opening, it will not be secure enough with the tension resting on the sliding door (the door on the one side will not be wide enough to hold the tension ‘rings’ on the end of the screws). I would not advise using this for a sliding door. They do make models that do fit sliding doors though – http://www.amazon.com/Cardinal-Gates-Lock-n-Block-Sliding-24-Inches/dp/B003TFEF3G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1398872451&sr=8-2&keywords=Cardinal+Gates+Lock-N-Block+Sliding+Door+Gate – try that link.

Q:My 2 dogs are large, each about 80 lbs. Do you think the tension settins for this gate fits securely enough to hold them back?

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I believe it would stop them with just the tension adjustments even without the tabs you screw onto the walls. If one of your big dogs got a running start and plowed into into the gate trying to take it down it might move. I’d be more worried about them going over it. It may get a little frustrating adjusting the gate during installation getting it perfectly straight across opening,latch aligned correctly,and right amount of tension on all 4 adjustments but once in it is not moving.

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They are about an inch to an inch and a quarter.

Q:I need to put a gate in my hallway. In the past, a pressure-mounted gate punched a hole in my hallway drywall. Will this gate do that?

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There are flat round cups that get screwed into the wall (or you can use the foam sticky pads but I didn’t think they worked as well) the pressure points of the gate go into these cups. I don’t think it would punch through the wall if installed correctly.

Q:I have this gate (in black) and I need a larger extension for it. Does anyone know if they make one?

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As you know, this gate is 36″ high gate fits openings 28″ 31.5″ wide, expands up to 38.5″ wide with two extensions included. I do not now if you can purchase additional extensions and how well they would work if available.

Q:will this fit on a 33 1/2″ doorway. How long are extensions?

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The Supergate fits easily into a 30″ doorway without any extension. Each extension is more than two inches wide. You may be able to get it into the 33 1/2″ doorway using 1 extension.

Q:Are there extra extensions available, beyond what is included?

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There are 2 separate attachments included in the kit( I dont know if that is mentioned) ALso, it is possible to get additional ones but they are not easy to find online.

Q:Can this be installed as a tension mounted gate? We are renting a Victorian with crown molding, so no screws allowed? Also need to move it around.

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Yes, I installed it with no screws or other hardware. It’s in there pretty good, though a determined person/pet could move it like any tension mounted gate.

Q:Is there a way to use this gate on stairs with spindles?

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I don’t think so. It has tensions on each side and they are about 1 inch in diameter and round.

Q:My gate will not autoclose anymore. When gate swings shut, the bottom portion of the gate hits the bottom frame and stops … does not snap closed.

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Maybe it is not straight anymore. I’m not sure why it could happen, mine works fine and it is not screwed to the wall. You might need to contact the manufacturer or seller

Q:How do you buy additional extensions in the bronze color to expand the width of the gate?

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It came with two additional pieces as part of the purchases. I didn’t use them in a standard size door way but they seem to expand it buy 8 more inches or fours.

Q:Would a 3-4 month old kitten fit through the bars?

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Depends how small the cat is. Cats will do what cats will do. A 25 pound cat cannot jump over it.

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It definitely doesn’t go 6 feet. Wonder why it says that? It’s a very nice gate though. I never had to use the extensions.

Q:Is there hardware included if you wanted to make it a permanent gate?

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No attachment hardware is provided, however this product may be used as a permanent gate because thread adjustments are provided on top and bottom left and right. These cause the gate to be pressed securely into the doorway or other place where it would be installed. It is not permanent in the sense that the gate is secured with screws or nails.

Q:Do the tension knobs adjust individually? I have baseboards and always have a hard time because width is different from the top width.

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Yes they do

Q:How far apart are the bars spaced?

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They’re about a half inch or less apart. I own 2 small dogs (shih tzu) and it works great for them

Q:The doorway we need to place this gate into is 35.5 inches wide. Will this gate extend that wide?

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I’ll measure tomorrow and let you know.

Q:Does this gate auto close? I’m looking for one that I can keep open so the dog can go in and out of the kitchen when I don’t need to block her off.

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The gate will stay open if opened all the way, there is a gravaty notch or catch. If you just walk through and do not fully open it, it will close itself.

Q:how long does the gate go with the extensions?

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exactly as described

Q:At what height does the top mounting attached to stair spindle?

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At the very top, around 36 inches

Q:Is this gate sturdy enough to hold up against a 65 lb dog that might jump against it?

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I believe this gate would stand up to a 65 lb dog. It is extremely sturdy if installed correctly.

Q:What is the diameter of the pads that contact with the wall? We need this gate to fit within a section of wall slightly larger than 1.25 inches.

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not sure of the diameter of the pads, but they are a good size. also. once correctly put in place the gate will stand where it is put. i use two gates to cover the entire doorway. i have as cat. cats are very agile and have no problem scaling over a low gate. my gates have been in place for almost a year. it will not move until you loosen the pads from the wall.

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Your gate must somehow be different from mine, since the actual gate I have is about 27″ wide and certainly would not have fit a 30″ without the tension things. Occasionally I’ve had to slightly retighten or reposition the tension knobs, but it’s still working great for me. We go though that gate many, many times a day and have absolutely no complaints about it.

Q:Can this be used outside between a fence and a wall?

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I have mine inside between two walls. If the fence is sturdy but I don’t think so

Q:Can the gate be attached to stair newells?

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It depends how sturdy the newels are because the gate uses quite a bit of tension to maintain a secure hold.

Q:how is it attached to wall?

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Best way to get an idea is to watch the installation video: http://www.northstatesind.com/index.cfm/event/video/id/162/catid/2

Q:What is the widest opening in the gate? I have a cat and want to make sure she cannot get through any of the bars.

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I have a cat also, he is not big about 7-8 pounds, he can not go through. but the prodcut’s quality is so good, strong recommanded. if you have a small kitty perhape
s can goes through.

Q:Can this be, or is it also recommended for the Top of the Stairs? I noticed the description mentions bottom of stairs but not the top of the stairs.

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When searching for gates myself, this gate is not recommended for the top of stairs. In buying this gate, I imagine the reason is that there is no hardware to install this gate. It is a tension gate. So if used with children in mind, it is not a good idea. I bought this gate for use with my pets. If an animal is the reason, I guess it would be alright. But definitely not for use with children.

Q:can you still close a door? Can these be installed in a doorway and you still be able to close your bedroom door if you want some privacy?

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No, you cant! I just installed this in the doorway to keep the dogs out of the bedroom. I went to test it out and – nope! The top bar of the gate is at exactly the right height to be in the way. It is a really nice gate, though. Kinda a pain to install, but nice and sturdy. I just bought the shorter one so I can finally have a gate!

Q:How do you remove the warning labels on both sides of the bottom rail?

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We just peeled them off….

Q:How long are the two extensions this comes with? How long are these two extensions the product comes with?

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I was wondering the same thing. The product description says it fits openings up to 31.5 and expands to 38.5 with the two extensions. Does that mean both extensions only add 7″ (3.5″ each?) In the video the extensions appeared to add much more width. Can someone clarify?

• Self closing gate with hold open feature, swings open both ways
• 29 inches high gate fits openings 28 inches 31.5 inches wide, expands up to 38.5 inches wide with two extensions included
• Heavy duty metal construction makes gate ideal for bottom of stairs and between rooms
• Can be used for children or pets offers a triple locking system which is easy to use with one hand
• No assembly required- extend tension knobs until gate fits tightly

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16.5″ gate opening

Q:Is this suitable for outdoors on a deck?

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I can’t see why you couldn’t use it on deck if your post are sturdy and the deck is well built. Of course with any item like this supervision is a must. The gate is metal with plastic over the tension rods.

Q:How many inches are there between the bars?

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Hi
Most of them are about 2 inches.. but when you need to use the ‘extension’ bar because we needed it for an opening that used the MAX measurement of 38.5– the largest opening was about 3.5″ and that was enough for our little 6lb puppy to squeeze thru— until I added something to block it…

Q:Can anyone who’s bought the white gate confirm that the bars on the ends are different (bent) compared to the bronze and brushed steel, which are just straight?

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The one we have is white and all the bars are straight, including the extensions on each end. It looks like the one in the photo with the mom and child, not the one with a blank background.

Q:my stairs is 41.5 wide so I assume this will not fit?

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They do. Just search north states gate, the price is 58.99 but it will fit the size youre looking for.

Q:My door jams are 28.5 inches, will this gate work for me? I am concerned about the tension rods not having enough room to adjust and tighten.

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Yes, it will work fine. We use ours without the tape or support caps & its very secure.

Q:Will this gate work for a 30 inch opening?

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Yes, I think it would. It has adjustable metal extensions on each side that you can twist to make it fit in your opening.

Q:Do you sell extra parts for this? I need the two extra bars to extend the width.

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I might have them. You want mine?

Q:We have wooden baseboard that extends several inches up the wall where gate to be mounted. Can we still install with tension mounts?

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As long as the measurement are within those for the gate, i don’t see wht not.

Q:Will this gate work on a 33″ opening, or will it be in between the dimensions of working with and without an extension?

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It should work just fine with a 33″ opening. The extensions will allow up to 38.5″. I’m using it on a 30″ opening with no extensions. You have the option of using one or 2 extensions.

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I don’t have any yorkies but the bars are about 2inches apart, hopefully this info helps.

Q:will it work with a small jumpy yorkie?

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Yes. Our small pup can not fit in between the bars and all our cock-a-poo’s cannot jump over.

Q:Im looking for this to work for my daughters room to keep a pet out but she can get in and out easily shes 5… would this work?

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The gate requires you to lift up on it (a small amount) and swing in or out as desired. I don’t know if this would be an issue for your Daughter. You could also adjust the width so it just catches the lock pin so it could be just pushed to go through, you would have to test it until you find what works best for your Daughter.

Q:Top of stairs

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Yes they are good stair gates but better touching a wall rather than banister poles

Q:How wide is each extension?

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3 & 5/8

Q:Can you order extra extensions

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Hi Denise!

Great question but I do not know the answer. My guess would be that it would reduce the strength of the gate, but I could be wrong. Best bet would be to contact the manufacturer directly.

Q:Bronze versus burnished steel: which is lighter? what is the difference?

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The bronze is what I have which is a chocolate brown. I am sure the steel would have to be lighter.

Q:Does anyone know if you can buy extra extension rods? I tried searching for them on amazon but am having a hard time finding any that are bronze.

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Try calling the manufacturor. They can tell u if they make it and where u can order it!

Q:Has anyone installed this in an entry larger than 38.5″? The top of our stairway measures 44.5″ and I would love to have it there.

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i can check tmrw when i get back to my house if no one answers before then. Okay I just checked, my gate is set for 37.5″ width but I don’t see why you couldn’t just use extra extension pieces to make it wide enough for your purposes.