Glossary

Double swing gate

A two-leaf swing gate where each leaf swings independently. Used to span openings wider than a single leaf can carry.

A double swing gate (sometimes 'double-leaf' or 'biparting') splits the opening into two leaves that meet at a centre stile. Each leaf hinges to its own post. One leaf usually carries a drop bolt that engages a ground sleeve to lock that leaf shut, and the second leaf latches against it.

Double swings suit residential driveways from 3.0 m up to about 6.0 m. They side-step the long lever-arm problem of a single 6 m swing leaf, which would need oversized hinges and very deep posts to stay plumb. Centre meeting stiles are usually overlapped or rebated to seal against draft and intrusion.

CAD60's double swing models split the opening symmetrically and produce one drawing pack with both leaves dimensioned plus the meeting-stile detail.

Related terms

Swing gateA gate that pivots on hinges to open and close. Used where there is room out front for the swing arc.
Drop boltA vertical bolt mounted on the leading edge of a gate that drops into a ground sleeve to lock the gate when closed.
Sliding gateA driveway gate that travels sideways on a track or cantilever rail. Picked when there is no room out front for a swing arc.

Used in these CAD60 models

Battened Double Swing GateParametric double swing driveway gate with two leaves meeting in the centre. Each leaf has a rectangular hollow-tube frame with vertical battens face-fixed to the front. Supports optional posts, equal or custom leaf split, and optional mid-rail.
Slatted Double Swing GateParametric double swing driveway gate with two leaves meeting in the centre. Each leaf has a rectangular hollow-tube frame with evenly-distributed slats. Supports vertical or horizontal slat orientation, optional posts, equal or custom leaf split, optional mid-rail, and frame radius.
Standard Double Swing Gate FrameParametric double swing driveway gate frame with two leaves meeting in the centre. Frame-only — no battens or slats. Attach your own infill, sheet, or leave open. Supports optional slant top, optional posts, equal or custom leaf split, and optional mid-rail.