Gates & Access Solutions in Anchorage, Alaska

The Maisey Latch Advantage

The number one complaint about gates in Alaska is that they stop latching properly. It happens because the ground moves — frost heave pushes posts up, thaw settles them back down, and over time, gate posts and latch posts end up at different heights. Standard latches can't handle this.

The Maisey Latch solves this problem with an engineered channel system that accommodates several inches of vertical movement between the gate and the latch post. It doesn't matter if one post heaves more than the other — the latch continues to engage smoothly.

• Self-adjusting — accommodates ground movement without manual adjustment
• Heavy-duty construction — built from weather-resistant materials that won't corrode
• One-handed operation — easy to use even in heavy gloves during Alaska winters
• Engineered for permafrost — designed and tested in Alaska's extreme conditions
• Included free — every Maisey Fence gate comes with a Maisey Latch at no extra charge

Driveway Gates & Snow Plows

Alaska driveways need gates designed around snow removal. Key considerations we address for every driveway gate installation:

• Swing direction — outward swing prevents snow bank blockage but requires property setback; inward swing works only with regular plowing
• Opening width — minimum 12 feet for passenger vehicles, 16+ feet if you need plow truck or equipment access
• Ground clearance — gates must clear 4-6 inches above grade to swing over packed snow and ice
• Post reinforcement — driveway gate posts bear enormous weight; we set posts 48+ inches deep with reinforced concrete
• Sliding gates — often the best Alaska solution; no swing arc means no snow bank interference