Installing Stair Gates and Safety Gates for Maximum Protection

When it comes to installing stair gates for protection of
children and pets, it is important to make sure you are
doing everything possible to install them properly. Stair
gates may seem to be easy enough to install but they often
times come with a long set of instructions and options. Why
is this? Can the installation process of stair gates and
safety gates really be that difficult?

First consider that the stair gates and safety gates can be
installed in a number of ways. It can depend on how you
want the gate to open or whether you simply want the safety
gates to stay in place and never be moved. It is also
important to pay close attention to the area in which you
will be installing your gate. The various materials to which
the gate will be attached determine the way that it should
be installed.

If installing to the wall you will generally need to make
sure that there are wood studs beneath the drywall so that
the stair gates attach securely and safely. If there is not
enough support under the drywall, or your anchors are not
strong, the stair gates will pull away from the wall
pressure is applied. This is not something that is worth
risking, especially if you have small children or larger
pets.

Because of the safety issues, it is important to make sure
that you are following the installation instructions step by
step. This is the only way to make sure that you are
completing the installation process properly. Even if you
feel as though you have installed enough of these stair
gates in your lifetime, it is vital to make sure that you
are again reading the instructions. You just never know when
another step has been added in order to increase
effectiveness or to address safety concerns.

Additionally, to ensure that you are installing the stair
gates properly, you may want to research the Internet for
new tips. With all of the "how to" content, you should have
no problem finding additional resources or video
demonstrations installing stair gates. By watching the
process from start to finish you will be better equipped
with the knowledge needed in order to complete the task at
hand.

To summarize, be sure to inspect the installation area,
have the proper tools on hand, follow the directions, and
perhaps watch a demonstration video, you will be able to
install the stair gates without any problems. If you are
still unsure as to the proper installation of the stair
gates, have someone with you to walk you through the
directions as you work. By making it a team effort, you can
proof the work and be completed in a short time.