This door latch is designed for wooden or metal doors swinging in and out, uses gravity latch to provide high security for pets, babies and plants by keeping predators out in your yard.This heavy duty latch is constructed of heavy gauge steel with a matte black powder coat finish, resists rust and has a long life indoors and outdoors.Our wooden fence latch features a quick-lock system that works without cables just your finger or thumb. The locking bar can be mounted on the left or on the right. The kit comes complete with all parts and accessories, including 6 black steel screws for easy installation.Use the self-locking gate opener on any decorative gate in your garden, on your patio, baby gate, privacy fence, or even on a chicken coop door. It can also be used with a regular padlock (not included) for added security. Use and Safety Performance: Gate latch for gates, animal enclosures. Automatically locks and opens with one finger. Designed for right or left hand use, the strike plate can be gate or post mounted. Compatible with all types of exterior side gates, large and small, including wood, metal, wrought iron , vinyl and PVC.This door latch is designed for wood or metal doors swinging in and out, uses gravity latch to provide high security for pets, babies and plants by keeping predators out of your garden. Easy to install Convenient self-locking latch, features automatic fingertip release, automatically locks when released for use on wood, vinyl, metal gates, etc. Note: Staggered screw holes (not aligned) for added strength and to prevent wood from splitting. Gravity Gate Latch Garden gate latch constructed from heavy gauge steel with a quality black powder coat finish superior and zinc plated corrosion resistance, designed to provide simple yet strong security for inward and outward swing gates and doors, classic black can match any garden decor, enjoy the project of DIY and protect your garden.