Stairway Special by Cardinal Gates Is a Premium Black Dog Gate or Baby Gate Use the black metal Stairway Special s afety gates as pet gates or child safety gates . Cardinal Gates are all aluminum child gate systems that fit 27 inch minimum openings and expand for childproofing wider doorways, stairs or wide spans. Extensions mean protection for even wider areas. Professional baby proofers prefer Cardinal Gates systems, designed and tested for child safety. Cardinal child safety gates are safe, sturdy, reliable aluminum gates with extensions and optional hardware for installing indoors and out. Optional use as dog gates or cat gates. JPMA approved. Cardinal Gates Stairway Special Black Gate Features Rugged, all aluminum gates. No plastic parts. Fast, easy installation in minimum time clear, simple instructions. Hardware mounted baby safety gates install securely with a minimum of screws. Install child gates at angles up to 30 degrees; for offset area or angled walls. Tough, powder coated, non-toxic black finishe. One hand latch operation simple for adults, puzzles toddlers. Select single or two way gate swing. Quick safety gate release remove from mounts for special occasions. Slide fit design adjust baby gate to precise width needed. Optional side gate extensions and T-bar bases Baby proof any length or span. Optional safety gate installation kits Banister round or square post clamps need 2 per post or wrought iron mounting kits. Stairway Special Model SS-30A Specifications Maximum stairway protection for child safety SS-30A width adjustments Fit 27 to 42.5 openings with no extensions. Add SF-BX extensions for wider applications. Use 10.5 extension SF-BX-1WH or SF-BX-1BK to adjust width from 28.5 to 53 . Use 21.75 extension SF-BX-2WH or SF-BX-2BK to adjust width from 42.5 to 64 For stability , add a T bar support if you use two of the SF-BX-2 units. Suggested mounted height 29.5 . Actual gate height 27.75 This item ships from a separate warehouse and may require extra time for delivery.