Gates are often the most visible part of your property and it is important to enhance the aesthetics and keep it in balance with your home. The right sort of gates will add value to your house, offer security, and define your boundary. With gates above eye-level it sends out a subliminal message that says “this property is secure” to would-be optimistic intruders.
There are many options for materials - wood, metal or a combination of both and also a number of styles – one large gate, 2 halves, swing, or sliding. It is also worth considering design and whether the gate is in keeping with styles nearby, compliments a period or contemporary property, and whether it fits in with the history of the property.
Are you considering a new drive, railings, fence panels, or brickwork? If so, you have to plan the works in a certain order – groundworks, drainage, cable laying, piers, posts, and installation of gates last.
Remember these are “your” gates and you will look at them a lot more than the manufacturers/installers so make sure you get the gates you want and not what some salesman would like you to have!
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