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Your cart is empty.Since 1978, Barrette has been an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of vinyl, aluminum and wood fencing and railing products. Now, we’re introducing the ideal product line to accompany our fences – Boerboel Gate Solutions. Like a loyal guard dog, Boerboel gate hardware products are strong and dependable. Whether you require security, safety or convenience, Boerboel’s innovative hinges, latches, drop rods and other gate accessories are the perfect complement to any gate, offering industry-leading features that serve as your eyes in the yard – and adjust to your unique needs. Boerboel is always on duty, keeping your home SOLID. SIMPLE. SECURE.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2025
very well made...nice powder coated finish...nice instructionthx
Mohamed Bacchus
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2025
Very durable and was easy to install
C. Murray
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2024
Was glad to find black in these. We used them for our barn doors and they work great.
H. P.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
Relatively easy to install after I drilled holes in the gates. Seem sturdy.
David and Vivian Stark
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
Bought to firm up my pole barn gate. It gets a bit windy living on the Gulf of Mexico...It's been through 2 hurricanes and hasn't bent or broke. I would recommend.
Steve F.
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2022
These things are heavy duty and work great. However there are two things I don't like about them.1. The mounting screws are self drilling Phillips head. Very difficult to use without messing up the head of the screw, even with a pre-drilled pilot hole per instructions. I substituted hex head self drilling screws. Much quicker, less frustration because the bit on your drill does not slip.Note: I installed these on vinyl gates which have steel frames underneath the vinyl. I would not have had this problem if installing on wood.2. There is only .020 inch clearance between the rod and the holes in the brackets. As a result, the two brackets must be precisely vertically aligned. If they are not, paint will scrape off the rod as it drags through the hole in bracket and it will require lots of force to move the rod up and down. I made some improvement by enlarging the mounting holes in the brackets but it was still unacceptable. Ultimately I had to ream out the holes in the brackets to make it operate smoothly. Also had to repaint the rods.
RayRay Reynolds
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2021
Sturdy and well made
Sady
Reviewed in Mexico on October 30, 2021
Súper buena calidad. A mí portón le quedó perfecto.
Derrick
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2020
Hefty unit, nice and strong, got for keeping my shed door open, needed the extra length
Geoff
Reviewed in Australia on November 16, 2020
Good quality product. Powder coating is very good and the strength of the drop rod is above average. Heavy duty drop rod
R. Hyne
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2019
Purchased two of these for my large aluminum gates. Easy to install. I used painter's tape to mark where to drill the holes. Then remove the tape prior to installing bracket. Be sure to understand how the rod works with the upper bracket.
Tharin
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2017
Not shabby at all. Strong, straight, with adaptable (if you have a small grinder with a cut off wheel it's easy) brackets. One problem with this item is the clearances, reduced by paint, are too tight. Even when properly mounted, something I can do, it can be difficult to manipulate. The maker should SOMEHOW offer a better locking method than that silly little tiny hole in the rod. I used a hasp eye to trap the "L" with a padlock, but I just happened to have the thing on hand.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2016
Pro: Sturdy, Smooth Operation, Includes HardwareCon: Cheap Packaging, No locking optionOverall: A sturdy, tough, and good looking rod that does its job effectively and efficiently.I like to think of myself as a DIY handyman. I am always trying to build, fabricate, and assemble all sorts of projects around my house. Whether it’s hanging drywall, or building a fence, I am always looking to end up with a perfect finished product. Quality materials are essential to any project. The Boerboel 24" Heavy-Duty Drop Rod is one of the best pieces of fencing hardware available on the market. It’s combination of durability and cost are second to none.Strength: The Boerboel 24" Heavy-Duty Drop Rod is one strong piece of hardware. The rod is over ½” in diameter which refuses to bend. At over 24” in overall length, it is able to stick far into the dirt to hold a gate solidly in place. The brackets are made of thick gauge steel which means they won’t break or buckle.Finish: The Boerboel 24" Heavy-Duty Drop Rod comes nicely finish in a weather resistant black powder coating. It looks a lot nicer that the shiny silver coated products that I commonly find at hardware stores. It has been tested to ASTM B117 construction specifications to withstand 10 years of continually weather resistant use.Hardware: The Boerboel 24" Heavy-Duty Drop Rod knocked it out of the park when it comes to included hardware. It came with all the needed fasteners for a fast, easy, and simple installation. The package included four large lag screws to ensure at solid hold in the wooden or metal post. The brackets were painted the same color as the rod, and were made from thick plate steel. This rod came with two bracket, instead of one, like some other rods on the market. The packaging was kind of flimsy, so a screw almost fell out on the ride home. Lucky for me, it stayed right where I needed it.Installation: As I covered before, the installation was simple, fast, and easy. The brackets have two screw holes each which allows for a very snug fit that counteracts any wiggling. The screws can be driven with a manual screwdriver, or an electric driver. The rod simply slides into the brackets after they have been attached.Function: This was my main criteria for the The Boerboel 24" Heavy-Duty Drop Rod. I could care less about hardware if the item doesn’t serve its purpose. This rod slides through the brackets very smoothly. I can quickly raise the rod to open my double gates. The rod has small ears which allow the rod to stay raised while the gate is swinging. I don’t have to hold up the bolt while opening/closing the gate. This is a lifesaver.
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