Going through several options for residential gates should give you enough information to determine the best type to have installed.
Transforming your property into the home you have always dreamed of means having your most-desired additions, such as a front gate – so when you do this, it is necessary to understand the importance of getting a gate that balances your wants and needs while blending in with the rest of your property. For example, if your house happens to lack driveway space, you can invest in a single walk gate that is enough for you to fit through. Having a separate walk gate also allows more than just people to pass through, such as pets, bikes, and even some motorcycles can get through the space without running into any problems. Going through several options for gates should give you enough information to determine the best type to have installed.
Swing and Sliding Residential Gates
- When you have ample driveway space, a swing gate is an excellent choice. It requires a lot of space as the swinging motion will be oriented towards your property, which means a property that is limited on space will not be able to accommodate the needs of this particular gate.
- Just because a property may be limited on space, does not mean it has to go without a gate. For instance, you can take advantage of a sliding gate, which only requires room to the left, right, or both sides, but still provides the same function and protection of a traditional swing gate. While there are many different types of driveway gates to consider, a sliding gate is always a stylish and lasting choice.
Cantilever Gates
Now for the mother of all gates – the cantilever gate. This barrier is more than 50% the width of your driveway, and hangs on mounting posts so that no part of the gate touches the ground – no scraping or resistance! This gate swings or slides open, allowing access for much larger vehicles and saving you a lot of trouble if you live somewhere with extreme inclement weather so that you don’t have to detach your residential gates from their frozen anchors connected to the ground.
FOR YOUR RESIDENTIAL GATES, CHOOSE HERCULES CUSTOM IRON
Whether you would like your metal gate or aluminum fence to be repaired, replaced, or would like an iron fence (period!), the pros at Hercules Custom Iron are ready to help. For more information and to learn how we can meet your custom fencing needs, contact Hercules Custom Iron online or giving us a call at 1-800-331-2590. We will ensure your investment serves your family for years to come! For updates and to see projects we’re working on, visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+, and Pinterest.