I started researching whether gates add value to a property, and I found an article in Luxury Lifestyle Magazine that says you could add up to five percent by improving your “kerb” appeal. As custom gate designers and builders, we love hearing that. However, I...
We’ve been in the driveway gate business since 2012, and I’ve noticed some new trends in gate designs. Modern designs are more much more substantial. The use of larger profiles creates more dimension and sets them apart from the gates of the past. You might...
It’s hard to believe it is time to write our THIRD annual review of our mistakes and favorite gates. But, here we are again. Due to the pandemic of 2020, it seemed to us that people either stayed home and spent money on home improvement projects (that included...
I find the frequency of this question peculiar because relatively few situations require gates open outwards. However, the answer is yes. Automated swinging driveway gates can open outwards if necessary. Traditionally, gates swing inwards (the direction...
As you are designing your custom home or ranch entrance, you might run into a debate over whether steel or aluminum driveway gates are better. I am not going to make an argument for one or the other because we build both. We do make recommendations after we learn...
Karen Boughnou and her retired cutting horse, Copenhagen Cat, live a quiet and humble life in Weatherford, Texas. She called us about a custom gate because she wanted to add some curb appeal after a health issue inspired her to quit putting off some of her dreams....
