The world's best gate latch. Engineered for Alaska. Built to never fail.
Every fence contractor in Alaska knows the frustration: you install a beautiful gate, the latch works perfectly — and six months later the customer calls because it won't close. The gate is fine. The posts are fine. The ground moved.
Alaska's freeze-thaw cycles push fence posts up and down by 1-3 inches every season. Standard gate latches are rigid — they demand exact alignment between the gate and the post. When the ground heaves or settles even a fraction of an inch, the strike plate and latch bolt no longer line up. The gate won't close, or worse, it won't open.
Homeowners end up with gates propped open with bungee cords, dogs getting out, property unsecured — all because of a $15 latch that wasn't designed for the real world.
We got tired of the callbacks. So we engineered a solution.
The Maisey Latch uses a patent-pending channel system instead of a fixed strike plate. The latch striker rides in a vertical channel that allows up to 3 inches of vertical movement — accommodating frost heave, ground settling, and seasonal post shifting without ever losing engagement.
Key engineering features:
| Feature | Standard Gate Latch | Maisey Latch |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Movement Tolerance | 0" — rigid alignment required | Up to 3" vertical movement |
| Frost Heave Resistant | No — misaligns after first winter | Yes — channel absorbs all movement |
| Seasonal Adjustment Needed | Yes — 2-4 times per year | No — self-adjusting |
| Glove-Friendly Operation | Often requires bare hands | One-hand operation with gloves |
| Corrosion Protection | Basic zinc plating | Heavy-gauge galvanized steel |
| Lifespan in Alaska | 1-3 years before failure | Lifetime of the fence |
| Callback Rate | High — #1 reason for gate complaints | Near zero |
Order the Maisey Latch direct from our online store. Ships to all 50 states. Includes mounting hardware and installation instructions for easy DIY installation.
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