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ALU 40 Black 12x6 ft. Universal DIY Pedestrian Gate Kit - Double Swing - GAP 3/8" or 1/2"
ALU 40 Black 12x6 ft. Universal DIY Pedestrian Gate Kit - Double Swing - GAP 3/8" or 1/2"
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The Aluminum Gate Kit ALU40 Double Swing Universal DIY 12′ × 6′ is a two-leaf horizontal aluminum gate system designed for manual wall-to-wall installation. This exact SKU uses a 1/2-inch slat gap, ALU40 horizontal infill, a fully engineered Universal DIY frame platform, 6063-T6 aluminum and an AAMA 2604 architectural powder-coated finish. These four images are retained because their media labels identify the ALU40 Double Swing Universal DIY 12′ × 6′ Gate Kit with the 1/2-inch gap. Open any image in the built-in lightbox. The Universal DIY platform is built to simplify on-site assembly while keeping both leaves square and visually aligned. On this 12-foot opening, the critical planning points are the actual wall-to-wall width, both swing arcs, the center meeting condition and the fixed 1/2-inch ALU40 slat rhythm. This exact listing is the black horizontal ALU40 configuration with two swing leaves and a 1/2-inch gap. The current listing identifies the double-swing frame, center stop, hinge-side wall support selection, two 5-inch HD support hinges and 32 black ALU40 slats as the core package. Lock hardware, hydraulic self-closing hardware, installation tools and concrete footings are not included. The Universal DIY frame creates two coordinated leaves for the 12-foot opening, including the wide frame geometry used for common U.S.-size lock planning. Thirty-two black 4″ × 6′ ALU40 aluminum slats create the horizontal infill across both gate leaves. This exact SKU is configured around a one-half-inch slat gap. Keep the spacing consistent across both leaves during assembly. The listing specifies two Heavy-Duty 5-inch support hinges. A hydraulic spring or closer is a separate item when self-closing action is required. The center stop helps establish the closing condition where both swing leaves meet. The live listing shows two side-wall hinge-post components with the profile selected at order. Confirm the exact profile before checkout. The frame system uses matched assembly hardware and fasteners to keep both leaves square and the ALU40 infill secured. Lock hardware is not included. Select the actual lock or latch before final frame and center-condition planning. If the project cannot mount wall-to-wall, the listing identifies upgraded 3″ × 3″ or 4″ × 4″ aluminum posts for a separate concrete-footing configuration. At 12 feet wide and 6 feet high, the double-swing layout distributes the opening between two leaves that meet at the center. The ALU40 4-inch horizontal profile creates a broader architectural rhythm than the smaller slat families, while the fixed 1/2-inch gap maintains a consistent balance of privacy and visual relief across the gate. The exact product media is retained above. This section focuses on the structural relationships that have to be correct when the two leaves are assembled and aligned. Each gate leaf depends on a square top, bottom and side-frame relationship so the opening remains visually level and the center reveal stays consistent. The 4-inch slats run horizontally across each leaf. Maintain the 1/2-inch gap and matching course heights from one leaf to the other. The side mounting condition carries the gate leaves. Confirm sound structural attachment and the ordered wall-side post/profile before installation. The two leaves must close into the same plane. Establish the center reveal, T-stopper and latch or lock condition before final tightening. Do not assume every lock, handle or closer uses the same dimensions. Confirm the selected hardware before drilling or cutting. Both leaves need a clear travel path. Check grade, walls, landscaping and traffic flow through the full swing arc. Treat both sides of the opening and the center meeting point as one gate system. Verify the finished wall-to-wall dimension, hinge attachment, swing direction and selected lock hardware before assembly. The product listing identifies wall-to-wall installation as the standard condition. Confirm both side structures are suitable for the gate loads and fasteners. If walls are unavailable, the listing identifies upgraded 3″ × 3″ or 4″ × 4″ aluminum hinge posts for a separate concrete-footing solution. Small alignment errors on one leaf become obvious when the two gate panels meet. Set both leaves to the same plane and height. The Universal frame is intended to coordinate with common U.S.-size lock hardware, but the actual hardware dimensions still need to be checked. The support hinge can be used in a self-closing setup only when paired with the appropriate hydraulic spring or closer, which is not included. This Universal DIY configuration is planned for manual use. If the project requires a swing operator, specify the appropriate Heavy-Duty gate system before ordering. The 12′ × 6′ format works where two swing leaves make sense, there is sufficient clear swing room and the mounting condition can support the Universal DIY system. Create a broad modern opening with the heavier visual rhythm of 4-inch ALU40 horizontal slats. The 12-foot opening can provide additional manual access width for equipment, bikes, bins and property maintenance. Coordinate the black horizontal gate with modern walls, aluminum fencing and contemporary exterior materials. A low-maintenance aluminum gate option where a clean two-leaf manual access point is appropriate. Suitable where the opening, traffic pattern and support condition call for a manual double-swing gate rather than an automated vehicle gate. Aluminum does not develop iron-oxide rust like steel and is well suited to humid environments when properly maintained. The frame and ALU40 slats use architectural aluminum, so the system does not form iron-oxide rust like steel and will not rot, swell or splinter like wood. The black architectural powder coat supplies the exterior finish and surface protection. DIY does not mean guesswork. Measure first, assemble both leaves square, keep every ALU40 course aligned and treat the center meeting point as part of the installation. Measure width and height at multiple points and confirm both side mounting surfaces are plumb, solid and suitable for the selected gate hardware. Lay out the two Universal gate leaves on a protected flat surface and check diagonals so each frame remains square. Build the horizontal infill using the fixed 1/2-inch spacing and keep the slat courses aligned from one leaf to the other. Position the two support hinges for the required swing directions and verify the side attachments can carry the assembled leaves. Bring both leaves into plane, set the center reveal, position the T-stopper and coordinate the chosen lock or latch hardware. Move both leaves through their full manual swing, check clearances and fasteners, then clean the powder-coated aluminum surfaces. The Universal DIY frame simplifies fabrication, but a wide double-swing gate still depends on accurate site dimensions and correct hardware planning. Record the finished opening at the top, middle and bottom and identify any out-of-plumb surfaces before ordering. This exact SKU is the 1/2-inch-gap configuration. Do not plan the slat count around a different spacing without confirming a different product. Check the direction and full travel of both leaves against grade, walls, planting, vehicles and pedestrian circulation. Lock hardware is not included. Confirm body dimensions, handles and center engagement before final assembly. Use the standard wall-to-wall configuration when appropriate. If the site requires concrete footings, specify the optional upgraded post system before ordering. This Universal DIY gate is planned for manual operation. A project requiring automation should be reviewed for the appropriate Heavy-Duty system first. The existing Vimeo gate-system video is preserved, and your requested YouTube video is added beside it. Both load only when clicked to avoid unnecessary iframe work during the initial page load. Common questions about the 1/2-inch spacing, wall-to-wall installation, package contents, hinges, optional posts, finish and manual operation. Send the finished opening dimensions and photos if there is any doubt about the wall-side support, center closing condition, lock hardware or optional post requirement. If the project requires automation, identify that before ordering so the correct Heavy-Duty gate platform can be selected. Before ordering, confirm that the Universal DIY configuration matches the actual opening, mounting surfaces and manual hardware plan. For the standard Universal DIY installation, verify wall-to-wall support and manual swing geometry. If the site requires concrete footings, upgraded posts, a hydraulic closer or motorization, send those requirements first so the correct package can be confirmed.A black 12′ × 6′ double-swing aluminum gate built around the Universal DIY frame.
Overall size12′ wide × 6′ high
OperationDouble swing · manual
Slat gap1/2″
Standard installWall-to-wall
See the ALU40 double-swing Universal DIY configuration from the media assigned to this SKU.
12′ × 6′ double swingExact SKU view 01
Universal DIY frame layoutExact SKU view 02
Two-leaf gate systemExact SKU view 03
ALU40 horizontal infillExact SKU view 04
Two coordinated gate leaves, a full aluminum frame and no field-welded gate fabrication.
The ALU40 Universal DIY 12′ × 6′ double-swing gate at a glance.
A coordinated double-swing package built around two Universal DIY leaves and 32 ALU40 slats.
Complete double-swing frame
32 ALU40 slats
1/2″ horizontal rhythm
Two 5″ HD support hinges
Gate T-stopper
Hinge-side wall support
Assembly hardware
Lock and latch planning
Optional footing-post upgrade
Why this 12′ × 6′ configuration
A wide opening split between two aluminum leaves instead of one oversized manual gate.
What matters most in the ALU40 Universal DIY double-swing layout.
Full-frame leaves
ALU40 horizontal infill
Hinge-side support
Center meeting point
Hardware clearances
Manual swing clearance
A pre-engineered frame still depends on the real opening, support condition and center hardware.
Wall-to-wall is standard
Optional footing posts are separate
Two-leaf center alignment
Lock body and handle clearance
Self-closing needs separate hardware
Automation requires the correct gate platform
A wide manual double-swing gate for residential and light-commercial openings with suitable support.
Wide residential entries
Side-yard and service access
Courtyard and architectural entries
Multi-unit properties
Light-commercial manual access
Coastal and humid climates
6063-T6 aluminum with an AAMA 2604 architectural finish for exterior use.
A six-step path from verified opening to an aligned 12-foot double swing.
Verify the opening
Assemble both frames
Install the 32 ALU40 slats
Set hinge-side hardware
Establish the center condition
Cycle, align and finish
Confirm the opening, 1/2-inch gap, swing geometry and hardware before the gate arrives.
Measure wall to wall
Confirm the 1/2″ gap
Confirm both swing arcs
Select lock or latch hardware
Choose the support condition
Confirm manual vs. Heavy-Duty
See the Universal DIY gate system in motion.
Answers before you assemble the 12′ × 6′ ALU40 Universal DIY double gate.
What is this exact ALU40 Universal DIY gate?
It is a black 12-foot-wide by 6-foot-high horizontal aluminum gate kit configured as two swing leaves. This exact product uses ALU40 slats with a 1/2-inch gap and the Universal DIY frame platform.How many ALU40 slats are included?
The current listing specifies 32 black ALU40 aluminum slats. Each slat is listed as 4 inches by 6 feet and uses 6063-T6 aluminum with the architectural black finish.Is the slat gap 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch?
This exact SKU and URL are the 1/2-inch-gap configuration. The page should not be treated as the smaller-gap version.Is the standard gate wall-to-wall or installed on posts in concrete?
The standard listing specifies wall-to-wall installation. Concrete footing is not included. The listing identifies optional upgraded 3-inch by 3-inch or 4-inch by 4-inch aluminum hinge posts when a concrete-footing installation is required.What hardware is included?
The current listing identifies the complete double-swing frame, one Gate T-stopper, two hinge-side wall application posts selected at order, two 5-inch HD support hinges and 32 ALU40 slats. Confirm the exact wall-side profile and any additional fasteners or accessories on the order.Is lock hardware included?
No. The product listing places lock hardware in the not-included category. Choose the actual latch or lock before final assembly so the center condition and handle clearances can be planned correctly.Can the hinges make the gate self-closing?
The product page describes the 5-inch support hinges as self-closing capable when paired with the appropriate hydraulic spring or closing hardware. That hydraulic component is sold separately.Can this Universal DIY gate be automated?
The standard Universal DIY system is planned for manual operation. For a motorized swing-gate project, specify the appropriate Heavy-Duty gate system and coordinate the operator, support posts, footings and required safety equipment before ordering.Does the aluminum rust?
6063-T6 aluminum does not develop iron-oxide rust like steel. The AAMA 2604 architectural powder coating adds exterior surface protection. Routine cleaning is still recommended, especially near salt air.What finish is used?
The listing specifies architectural powder coating to AAMA 2604, with Cardinal Paint / TIGER identified as the paint brands. This SKU is black, while custom colors are available by request.Is the aluminum non-combustible?
The product material table identifies the aluminum as non-combustible, with no normal ignition behavior, approximately 615–655 °C melting behavior and zero smoke developed for the material. Final project compliance depends on the complete assembly and local requirements.Confirm the 12′ × 6′ opening, both swing arcs and the wall condition before the kit arrives.
A 12-foot double swing depends on accurate side support and precise center alignment.
Send the opening before you cut, drill or assume hardware.