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SLOPE ACROSS A DRIVEWAY
Cantilever sliding gates can be on driveways that slope across … even if it’s quite steep, this is done by shaping the gate to fit the slope and making the entire track the gate rolls on is straight as possible on the same slope as the driveway.

Generally a larger motor is needed for sliding gates that slope across because it is having to lift a portion of the gates weight.

Guide System to Use

If the top and bottom rails have the same rake (slope), have no palings on the front and the track is reasonably straight a roller guide system may be used. Otherwise a guide rail, block and post system must be used. The guide block and channel needs to be square to the Top Rail and if the top rail is raked the guide block needs to be angled too.

can be Level Opening Downhill

The top of the gate may be level to match a stepped fence and if opening down hill the guide rail can be at the top of the gate because it drops as the gate opens. The guide rail runs through a nylon block … that slides in a channel fitted to a post. The channel must be long enough for the movement of the block.

SLOPE UP THE DRIVEWAY
Any slope up or down the driveway from the direction of the road has little effect on sliding or telescopic gates so long as the footing for the gate track is on the same slope as the driveway. With telescopic gates if the slope from the road is steep the gate heights may need to be adjusted. For very steep grades the wheel will dig into the side of the track to some degree increasing friction so its better to make this part not so steep when forming the driveway in the first place.