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Taler · 24/04/2015 15:12

...an outdoor safety stair gate?

Sorry, wasn't sure where to post this but in desperate need of something to block off a wide set of decking stairs.

We live in a bungalow and there are some steep stairs down to the garden. Our DD is at an age this year where she will now really be able to enjoy our garden but the stairs are a real worry. A normal stair gate wouldn't even come close.

Any suggestions people?

Thanks in advance.

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Crazyqueenofthecatladies · 24/04/2015 18:39

You might have to buy a garden gate or length of fencing and cobble something together?

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Oldieandgoldie · 24/04/2015 18:47

We had something similar.

Make, buy, or get an ordinary simple garden gate made, and have the bolt/latch/fastenings out of reach on the far side of the gate. (Or if really necessary, on both sides!!)

Good luck.

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Chancewouldbefinething · 25/04/2015 20:23

Try searching for dog safety gates/barriers. They tend to come in bigger sizes than baby gates

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Chancewouldbefinething · 25/04/2015 20:31

How wide is the space you need to block?

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stoopstoconker · 25/04/2015 20:42

We used one of these inside to section off half a room.

Not sure how it would last outside, it's made of painted metal and plastic like other stair gates. You can use as many of the sections as you need plus the gated one.

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stoopstoconker · 25/04/2015 20:44

Although outside dp built a temporary wooden fence and gate across the steeper parts of the garden.

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Taler · 25/04/2015 23:19

Thank you!

The space is approx 5 foot wide

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britishbakeoffblues · 25/04/2015 23:34

Where about a in the country are you? I've got one of those room divider ones you can have if you want it? I'm in the Midlands.

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Chancewouldbefinething · 25/04/2015 23:58

Argos have a five foot safety gate. It's called Summer Infant

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