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4-in Zinc Gate latch

Ratings & Reviews for National Hardware 4-in Zinc 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 its reliability, ease of installation, and sturdy construction. Most highlight how simple it is to install without professional help, with straightforward mounting even when replacing older hardware. Reviewers consistently note it securely holds gates closed and keeps pets contained, with many appreciating the solid black enamel coating and traditional design that complements wooden fences. The latch requires no spring mechanism yet maintains a firm hold. A few report minor issues like screws being too short for thicker wood or occasional misalignment, though these are easily resolved. Overall, customers find it an excellent, dependable solution that exceeds expectations.

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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
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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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