North States Industries Superyard 3 In 1 Arched Decor Metal, Matte Bronze features
- Comes with six removable and adjustable panels; encloses up to 10 square feet and is 30 inches high
- As a play yard optional two panel extensions are available and will increase the size from 10 square feet to 19 square feet. Unlimited two-panel extensions may be used.
- Unit can also be hardware mounted as an extra-wide barrier or fireplace screen to 144″. Unlimited two-panel extensions may be used
- Swinging walk-thru door panel is built with a child-proof double-locking system allowing easy access
- Works on any surface both indoors and outside, will not scratch. Ideal as a playard or play area for your young toddler or small pets.
- Play yard optional two panel extensions are available
- Unit can also be hardware mounted as an extra-wide barrier or fireplace screen to 144″
- Works on any surface both indoors and outside, will not scratch
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Q:how long does this expand to from end to end in inches? could this be used across a whole room? and is it sturdy enough for a toddler to pull on?
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We have a VERY active 15 m/o son. To keep him from the fireplace and all of our electronic equipment ( all located on the same wall) we use this gate. I’d say the wall is pretty skinny, maybe 12 ft, but we put the pieces at a slight zigzag across the room and fold 1 of the end pieces along the wall on either side. We did not “secure” it to the wall because we don’t want a bunch of holes in our walls. He’s been crawling since 8 months, assisted walking since 9 most and fully walking at 1 yr. Even assisted walking along the gate he never came close to pulling it over. Again the…
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We have a VERY active 15 m/o son. To keep him from the fireplace and all of our electronic equipment ( all located on the same wall) we use this gate. I’d say the wall is pretty skinny, maybe 12 ft, but we put the pieces at a slight zigzag across the room and fold 1 of the end pieces along the wall on either side. We did not “secure” it to the wall because we don’t want a bunch of holes in our walls. He’s been crawling since 8 months, assisted walking since 9 most and fully walking at 1 yr. Even assisted walking along the gate he never came close to pulling it over. Again the zigzag helps big time for stabilization. Now he will grab and shake if he drops a toy over, 26 lb 33 in and barely moves it!
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Q:Can the door opening be placed at any point of the gate? Can it be at the beginning of the gate or does it have to be in the middle?
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It does not need to be in the middle. When I (actually my handy husband) installed it at the base of my stairs it worked best as the first piece. You can put it in any section along the gate that works for you.
Q:Is it difficult to take off the wall quickly if you want to put it away during people visiting the home?
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my husband says — 4 screws (guessing it is easy)
Q:What do they mean it adjusts over crown molding? Did you have to mount it into the molding? Would it work in spaces that 108″?
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You do not need to screw attachment into molding/trim. The piece that you screw into the wall can slide up and down along the pole to clear trim/molding so you don’t damage it. For example, I have trim that extends about 3 inches from the floor so the lower attachment piece was slid up a little to clear the trim so the gate would mount flat without damage to any trim boards.
Q:From wall to wall I need something to fit 107 inches so this is just a few inches too long. Will it curve to fit that area?
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Yes it has hinges and curves to fit.
Q:How wide are the slats
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Two and a quarter inches
Q:Do the panels collapse for easy storage?
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Yes they do. We even added the 2 panel extension so it came out far enough around our wood burning stove. The whole thing folds together as if one panel.
Q:I just received the gate today, and can’t figure out how to separate the panels. Instructions aren’t very clear. Help?
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near the top of the main vertical rails, grab the rounded triangular plastic part and turn until loose. it should continue to turn loosely. After that you can pull down on this same part and the vertical rail will come out of the top cap part.
Q:Does the door have a ‘stay open’ feature?
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Yes. You can leave the door open however, it will close if hit. You can also close it without it catching.
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Each gate segment has a spring mount lock which can be loosened and then folded together or detached. The part that attaches to the wall has a “sort of” swinging function but in order to collapse it you have to keep in mind that it’s a heavier weight and it will take some effort. If you are planning to collapse it daily or often I would think twice.
Q:Does it have to be mounted to thei wall?
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Not if you turn it into a play pen. Otherwise, yes. But, its really easy, and the holes aren’t very big. I’ve changed locations of mine, and you can’t tell where it once was.
Q:How wide is it out of the box without removing any of the panels?
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There are 6 panels 24″ wide each for a total of 144″. It ia a very nice fence. Versatile and easy to set up. Nice and heavy
Q:Does this gate have to curve or can I make it into a straight line across my dining room opening? Thank you 
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Yes. It might be a little weak in middle if going full 12 feet
Q:I have 5 week old puppies who have begun teething. Is the metal a painted surface and is it safe as well as scratch resistant?
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It’s not a painted surface and is scratch resistant my husky jump on it all the time and does not scratch it. Just make sure u close the door all the way if u get the one with the door my 2 year dog learn to push on it if not close all the way
Q:Is it heat resistant
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It is advertised for use around fireplaces/wood stoves and is mostly metal with plastic joints. Ours so far seems to be holding up very well to the heat, is sturdy and well made.
Q:I have a toy Maltese that is very small. What is the width between the bars? Thank you
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2 !/4 inch
Q:If using a wall to mount, would 2 panels on sides and 2 in front, making a 4′x4′ area (wall is part of securement), be sturdy enough for small dog?
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I put our puppy on ours and it works just fine.
Q:Is this product freestanding as a barrier/gate (without being hardware mounted) or only when it’s in the hexagon play yard configuration?
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No, it is not freestanding as a barrier/gate. It needs to be configured as a playground to be stable enough to stand.
Q:Can you recommend a rubber (or other) mat to put underneath the play yard?
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I use mine on laminate floor and carpeting with no problems.
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I believe so.
Q:Is this gate heat resistant? I am looking for a gate like this to go around our pellet stove and it’s on a odd shaped pad in the middle of the room
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the gate is made of metal, but has some hard plastic pieces for hinges — don’t know the heat the hinges can take. Shape is very flexible . Wonderful gate.
Q:Can you buy and extra gate? I need to gates. Plan to split in 2 front door to back of house i have a 95″ width mount to concrete both sides
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You would have to contact the company directly- or buy a smaller second set and repurpose the gate.
Q:I need a gate measuring 13.3 feet – is it possible to get add-ons for this one to expand to that width?
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Yes, you can make it as long as you want.
Q:Can it work for an area of 82 inches without being bent?
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To answer your question, No. You can removed panels, 2 feet at a time. This gate comes with 6 panels (equaling around 12 feet). If you wanted to make it smaller, you can make it approximately 10 feet, 8 feet, 6 feet, etc. If you need between 6-8 feet and you’ll have to make an angle to fit the distance.
Q:can this folded in L shape to block my heat stove. Thanks
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Yes it can – as long as the dimensions work – see size of each panel and make sure your “L” is big enough.
Q:Is connecting to wall easy or hard? Do you need to screw into studs?
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Screwing into studs would be preferred but the drywall ez anchors work ok. If it’s going to be semi-permament, it’s fine. If you are planning on removing it very often, the adapters stick out pretty far. Kind of an eyesore in my opinion when the fence isn’t up. Just my opinion. If you bump them (or a dog bumps them) more than once, they will be loose which sort of defeats the purpose.
Q:Can the gate swing open both ways?
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No, it does not. It opens one way only.
Q:Anyone use this with a wood fireplace/ stove? Does the metal get very hot to the touch or warp? Looking to place in front of wood stove.
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Will get too hot ! ALL metal ! Try a wooden gate.
Q:Does it comes with the hardware package for mounting to the wall?? or do i have to order it apart??
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Yes it comes with
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Absolutely it would ! It is made of steel !
Q:How many panels can you add?
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i think you could add as many as you want. They fit together the same way on each panel, you just push down on the bar and clip in the next panel
Q:What is the distance between the bars?
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2-1/4 inches between the bars
Q:Could this gate be used to split a 24 foot room, with either two sets or extension panels? Would it be sturdy enough at that length?
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I went wall to wall in my house closing off a room. It was 15 ft. One wall went out further then the other so it was at a slant. Attaching the gate to the wall made it very sturdy. I bought the set plus one extension pack. It can’t go straight across, wall to wall, you have to make a shape with the gate to give it stability. Every panel came move in either direction so you came make any configuration you want. It really is a great gate.
Q:Can this be mounted to the wall above the baseboards?
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I have baseboards and it mounts above mine.
Q:Will this fit a opening 11.3 feet or would I need to add the 2 panel extension?
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144/12=12. Up to twelve feet. You may want the extension for stability over the long run especially if you don’t have studs to screw into.
Q:Outdoor use
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I created an outdoor play area for toddlers using this gate about 2 months ago. It still looks new even thru a month of rainy weather.
Q:What is the opening width between the line? (poles) Would it be possible for my puppy to get stuck in between?
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The space is 2.25 inches between bars. It depends on the size of your puppy. This gate is tall enough for a medium to large dog.
Q:Can a 3-year old child be taught to open the gate (will she likely have the finger strength required)?
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Not likely, although one can never tell with children. While not very hard to open, I have use some strength when pressing the button to open the gate.
Q:How sturdy is it ? Can a child knock it down?
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If not installed correctly it could, but we have hit it several times and it holds well, we have 2 that block off the kitchen. The one that has more angles is more stable, but they both work well.
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I don’t think so but you would be able to put the little felt stickys on the bottom at the hindges I LOVE my baby gate it is sturdy and nice I’ve been very happy with ours!
Q:Can this be used freestanding? We have an open floor plan and don’t have anywhere that we could attach it to a wall.
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Yes, it attached to itself to create a small closed interior space.
Q:Can this be extended to go straight for 12 and 1/2 feet?
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I say it can a bend will make it more stable, but once I get my area ready I plan on doing a 12-13 foot straight line with another one.
Q:can this be used outside as a permanent gate (year round)?
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Possibly, I have it inside a daycare center. It seems very durable but not sure how it would hold up to the weather.
Q:I need this to go straight across an 86″ opening. Can the unused sections be used and bolted elsewhere, like in a smaller opening in the house?
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Yes, the parts are quite inter-changable, I had to buy two kits for one very long run and used the left over sections for stairways and such.
Q:Are the mounting brackets able to swivel on the gate to accommodate a wall (the wall you want to mount it to) that is not perpendicular to the gate?
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I am not sure, since you are referring to the gate, not the whole unit. You might find an answer on their website:
http://www.northstatesind.com/index.cfm/event/categoryview/catid/2/index.html Some gates that are not a super
yard like this one, look like they are affixed at an angle to the wall. They have phone contact info on their web site. (763) 486-1756
Q:Are the hinges and wall brackets also metal? Or is it plastic?
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The wall brackets are plastic but more of a polymer than an ABS type. The “hinges” are a combination that uses the vertical bars threading into a top piece to facilitate movement and structure. You turn the vertical bar clockwise to tighten the pivot point of the fence making it fixed in a particular shape or loosen it to allow it to move.
Q:Do you think this gate could be used outside to block off a part of my patio? That way she could still play outside but not get ‘out’.
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I use mine on a covered deck. It should be fine on a patio.
Q:Is this a pressure mount gate?
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no. it has two brackets that mount to the wall, two screws each. It isn’t possible to pressure mount a gate this large.
Q:From wall to wall I need something to fit approx. 96 inches (8 frets). Will it fit that area?
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Mine spans a 10 foot opening no problem.
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There are hinges on each joint that make it wiggle both directions. While it could be used straight, I imagine it may have too much movement for a placement like that.
Q:Is the gate strong enough to Shape into a larger U so you do not have to mount it to a wall for a puppy?
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I would think it would be able to shape it in a u FOr that purpose. We use it in a u shape to keep our son away from the fire and do not have it mounted to the wall
Q:I got the gates but I need the hardware to mount it to the walls where can I get the hardware from
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Our gate came with the hardware to attach to the wall. It should have been in the package, in the plastic bag with the instructions.
Q:Can this product be used outside? Could it be used to build a small breed dog kennel?
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It could be used for a kennel for sure. I think it would be fine outside. It’s metal.
Q:What does each panel measure?
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Each panel is 2 feet long.
Q:What is the actual color of this gate? I can’t seem to find it listed anywhere.
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It is almost black. It’s not a really dark black. Maybe Gunmetal would be a better description. It is really beautiful and holds up very well. Definitely worth the money!!
Q:Is the hardware for wall mounting included?
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Yes, the hardware was included, but I did not mount mine to the wall. I purchased the two-panel extension and use it as a pen for my small dog.
Q:How far apart are the openings? I need this to work with small dogs. Thanks!
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Not very far. I have two small poodles and they couldn’t fit through. Maybe a 3lb dog or cat could. But nothing over 7lbs.
Q:Exactly how wide is the gate panel?
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It is fairly narrow about 19 inches. We have to lift a commercial mop bucket over the fence you can not roll it through.
Q:Has anyone had trouble opening the gate? We just received ours and it is virtually impossible to open the doorway.
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Mine works fine. You just push down on the button and then push the gate open.
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Yes. If you didn’t mind having a second door on the pen then you could connect 2 together very easily to create a very large pen. However because of how the panels fit together to remove the second door panel you would also need to not use one other panel making the pen a good deal smaller
Q:Is this gate heat resistant? I’d like to use it to block my fireplace.
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We bought ours toact as a fire grate as well and it works great. Our son is 10 months old and pulls himself on the bars all the time. It’s never been to hot to touch and you can use it in so many different ways. We love it!
Q:Can I create and enclosed area for my children to play inside of with this product AND can I connect 2 of these for a veery large area
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Good question… I believe you can enclose and add sections as necessary to make a larger enclosure.
