Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special vs Cardinal Gates SS-30OD Outdoor

The SS-30 Stairway Special fits 27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 in; the SS-30OD Outdoor, 27-42.5 in.

Only the differences are shown.

Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway SpecialCardinal Gates SS-30OD Outdoor
TypeHardware-mounted gateHardware-mounted gate
Mounthardwarehardware
Stairs (maker's words)"Includes an optional one-way stop bracket to limit opening over stairs""Includes an optional one-way stop bracket to prevent it from opening over stairs"
Fits openings27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 in27-42.5 in
Height29.5 in29.5 in
Walk-through doorYesYes
One-hand openYes, per the makerYes, per the maker
ExtensionsBX1 10.5 in and BX2 21.75 in, aluminum onlyBX1 10.5 in (openings 42.5-53 in); BX2 21.75 in (openings 48.75-64 in)
MaterialAluminum or woodAluminum and stainless steel
Standards (maker's words)"Certified by JPMA""JPMA certified"
Maker's warningsDrywall anchor kit sold separately for installs without a stud; swings both ways; bar spacing 2.5 inSwings both ways; bar spacing 2.5 in

Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special

Wall-mounted swing gate in aluminum or wood with an optional one-way stop bracket for stairs.

  • Aluminum or wood
  • Extensions for aluminum model
  • One-hand adult latch
  • Stop bracket is optional
  • No extensions for the wood model

Cardinal Gates SS-30OD Outdoor

Outdoor version of the Stairway Special with stainless steel hardware and an optional one-way stop bracket.

  • Made for outdoor use
  • Extensions available
  • Stop bracket is optional