This article describes the two common types of wrought iron gates that can safeguard your property.
Wrought iron gates are a wonderful addition to any residential property. They are a timeless yard centerpiece, made long before wire fences or security cameras were invented. The historic charm of these iron gates has made them popular with those desiring to secure their property further. An iron gate has numerous advantages, particularly when combined with an iron fence. This article describes the two common types of wrought iron gates that can safeguard your property.
Driveway Iron Gates
Driveway wrought iron gates are great at adding a touch of elegance and significant protection to your property. If you don’t like unsolicited visitors, these gates are it. A solicitor on foot can’t walk past the gate onto the property to bother you, nor can the annoying driver use your driveway as a turnaround. Most driveway iron gates can be customized to fit almost any driveway shape and usually come with a matching iron fence.
Driveway gates are often motorized, requiring password input to let those your family trusts onto your property. Wrought iron gates also allow decent visibility of what is going on outside the fence.
Walkway Iron Gates
With regular upkeep, walkway iron gates can last up to a generation. They are a great choice for protecting backyards, gardens, dog pens, or pool sites. Since iron can be tempered, they are virtually weatherproof. When combined with an iron fence, walkway wrought iron gates are durable. Just like driveway iron gates, they allow for visibility outside of the gate if necessary. What’s great about walkway gates is that they are less expensive than a driveway, making them a cost-effective investment.
Other Gate Options
All the options available when installing an iron gate can be overwhelming. Here is a quick look at the different iron gate types for your property:
- Slide Gates. This gate slide on wheels from left to right or right to left.
- Swing Gates. These gates open inward or outward, but you must position outward swinging gates with enough space so they don’t smack into passing cars.
- Barrier Gates. are intended for vehicle and traffic control, the kind you see at parking garages and toll booths.
- Vertical Pivot Gates. These gates are ideal when you don’t have the space for a slide or swing gate but need extra security than a barrier gate provides.
- Vertical Lift Gates. Since vertical lift gates retract vertically straight above passing vehicles, they provide the most security of any gate type.
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