Hardware-mounted for extra security and strength. Great for keeping your kids safe and also a wonderful room barrier for pets. It is JPMA certified and is the first gate to actually fit openings up to 12 feet with no other purchase necessary. Its wonderful for petitioning off a large Great Room and other extended openings. The Custom-Fit Gate is perfect for unusual openings and can easily be configured to span unparallel walls, corner off a section of a room, or gate off the bottom of a staircase. Easy to clean fabric is soft, yet durable. Features a convenient, locking walk-through door that allows for easy passage and eliminates the need to remove the entire gate or potentially trip by stepping over it. To create an extra large play area, you can purchase two of these gates and attach them together. Its a great way to make a safe, secure, yet non-confining space for one or more children.