Choosing a Gate for Your Front Yard Fence

It may seem simple at first, but if you are considering getting a fence to border your front yard the numerous options can seem overwhelming. You can rely on our Austin residential fence company to have all the styles and resources you need to make the best decision. Once you have chosen the style, height and materials for your fence, the last step to consider is the gate. This may be a stumbling block for some home owners because there are a number of options to choose from.
 
 
 

Gates for Residential Driveways

It seems like it would be easy to choose a gate that will work with the style of your classic fence, but there are still a number of considerations.

• First do you want the gate to swing out or in or both ways?
• Would your gate block a sidewalk on an outward swing?
• Are there flowers or bushes that would be impacted?
• Do you want a single gate or a wider double gate?

Another aspect to consider is how you want to latch your fence.

Do you want something that unlatches with ease?
Or do you have children or even pets you want to keep safe with a slightly more secure locking system?

Gates for Driveways and High Fences

Higher fences and driveways require larger gates and a number of choices. Automatic gates are often the best solution for entrances to driveways when you want to gain entry without exiting your vehicle. These gates can swing inward, but if you have high traffic or limited space gates often work best on a rolling or a cantilever system.
Rolling gates slice open on a v-track while cantilever gates are set a bit above the ground and use a counterbalance system. Consult with our Austin residential fence company and discover which system will work best for you.