We bought this to keep our new puppy from going upstairs. I shopped around for a long time trying to find a gate within a gate that was not flimsy and cheaply made. This gate is perfect for our needs. I screwed the cups into the drywall on one side (and used the adhesive), and used the adhesive cups on our metal banister pole to secure the other side.
The gate and latching mechanism seem very reliable and solid. Assembly and installation was relatively easy. I did over-think/engineer the installation to make sure it was perfectly level (but I also did not install it directly on the floor.) If you are curious, the wall cups are 28.25 inches center apart on each side.
The only thing that I could think to improve would be the auto-close feature. If you allow it to auto-close from 5-25 degrees ~ 4 - 8 inches -- it latches itself reasonably without slamming. If you let go with the gate open beyond that, it does slam pretty hard/loud. It does hit hard, but no initial signs that it will break over time -- just from a pessimistic engineering perspective, it sounds like a lot of abrupt energy transfer. I might look into something I can add to it to achieve a softer close.
Tl;dr - Sturdy, well-constructed, easy install, aesthetically pleasant, functional, don't let it slam. :-)
Target Species | Babies, Dogs, Cats, Pets |
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Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Age Range (Description) | Baby |
Closure Type | Latch |
Manufacturer | Cumbor |
UPC | 619470120578 |
Product Dimensions | 31.8 x 2 x 28.7 inches |
Item model number | S7V1 |
Target gender | Unisex |
Material Type | Metal |
Material Composition | Metal |
Additional product features | Pressure Mounted/Hardware Mounted, Self Closing, Pet Door, Expandable, Dual Lock, Walk Through |
Number Of Items | 1 |
Batteries required | No |
Item Weight | 15.47 pounds |