Installing a driveway gate: what do I need to know?
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Pretoria
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Before deciding on a gate, you should think about the style of your home exterior, about the type of the door that will suit you best (sliding or swing gates), about the property size (so you can choose the right size), about maintenance you are willing to do and, lastly, about your budget.
The driveway gate should be a little wider than your driveway entrance. Use a tape measure, and measure your driveway. Use a smaller single gate for a straight driveway. Use a wider double gate if you have curves on your driveway.
It is usual for gates to open inwards. In some cases, it is even illegal for gates to open outwards, into public property.
When choosing a material for your home gates, take into consideration appearance, difficulty of maintenance, security and of course price of the gates. Wooden gates are beautiful, but more difficult to maintain than say steel or metal gates. For mainly security reasons, choose palisade gates.
Metal gates don’t need much maintenance. SImply wash them with soapy water when necessary and be on the lookout for possible signs of rust so that you can remove it in time and protect your gates with primer.
Metal gate with a lock...pretty standard
Neat design gate with an electronic signature itch to open using a buzzer or remote. I have an existing metal gate that I would like to trade in if possible.
Looking for wooden or black metal gate, that will slide and ensure people cant see inside. Im looking for this type of gate as pictured in the attachment
Please also include estimate for automation, but not necessary. Any metal gate needs to be galvanised.
A blend of wood and metal gates for Pedestrian and Driveway
1.QUOTES ON BOTH WOODEN AND FAIRLY CLOSED METAL GATE ALSO WITH A SERVIVE GATE ATTACHED 2. SWING GATE and on the rail 3. I HAVE A RAIL GATE BUT NEED TO REPLACE T [ GATE TO HEAVY ] [ MOTOR PRESENTLY IN USE IS A HANSA]
We have a double metal gate but need a sliding gate similar to what we have since we are in a complex
I have an existing big manual metal gate which I need to be customized (insirtion of small gate within)
Looking at cost for standard metal gate and a stainless steel gate
I would like to see the type of gates you offer, we prefer durable galvanized / metal gates for the office.