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4-in Black Gate latch

Ratings & Reviews for National Hardware 4-in Black Gate latch

4.7
402
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 4.7 out of 5
404 Reviews


97% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this gate latch for reliable performance, easy installation, and durable construction. Reviewers consistently note it works smoothly, catches on the first try, and requires no perfect alignment. Many highlight its sturdy metal build with baked-on black enamel coating that resists rust, plus its attractive appearance. Installation is described as straightforward and DIY-friendly, even as a direct replacement. Several mention its effectiveness securing pets and children safely. A few report minor hardware issues or occasional engagement problems, but these are rare. Overall, most customers consider it an excellent, dependable choice for residential gates and fences.

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404 Customer Reviews

us galvanized

Would Recommend

good hardware for a single gate

July 20, 2024
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Latch

Would Recommend

Worked well as a fence gate latch.

July 2, 2024
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Works great at top and bottom of gate.

Would Recommend

Great latch for the price. I put one at top of gate and one at bottom and connected the 2 with a small chain. It's windy here and the bottom would get warped. Thus fixed the problem and works great.

June 25, 2024
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Must add wire or string

Would Not Recommend

This latch is not spring loaded. Once the bar latches, there is no way to open the latch from the other side as with most gate latches. Instead, the instructions say to tie a wire (not included) to the latch top and drill a hole through the fence and feed the wire through it so that you can pull the wire to lift the latch on the other side so that you can open the gate. To my mind, such a contraption is not intuitive or user friendly and is the result of just dumb, careless design. The only re...

June 19, 2024
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Response from NationalHardware

Hello BluefishJoe,

We understand your concerns about adding the wire and are happy to answer any questions, as well as provide troubleshoo...

NationalHardwareJune 21, 2024

NationalHardware

Very convenient to have if you have a gate

Would Recommend

Easy to install

June 11, 2024
From 4-in Zinc Gate latch Verified Purchaser
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Hate Hardware

Great product for our fence installs. We don’t have any issues with the product.

May 17, 2024
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