{"id":725,"date":"2018-06-20T13:42:47","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T13:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/?p=725"},"modified":"2018-06-20T13:43:13","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T13:43:13","slug":"choosing-your-residential-driveway-gate-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ifenceusa.com\/blog\/?p=725","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Your Residential Driveway Gate Style"},"content":{"rendered":"

Residential walkway and driveway gates<\/strong> come in all shapes, sizes, color, and design.\u00a0 The one thing they all have in common, aside from aesthetic purposes, is that aluminum gates are ideal for security reasons. Walkway gates, pool gates, and driveway gates allow you to keep in pets and little ones from venturing out of the property unsupervised.\u00a0 Out of all the styles available with aluminum gates<\/strong>, driveway gates used along with aluminum fencing<\/strong> do the best job at securing your homes property, working to keep unwanted people out and loved ones in.<\/p>\n

Therefore, there are a few things to keep in mind when you are shopping for residential driveway gate<\/strong> to ensure that you not only get the best value for your money but also to make sure that the gate is both aesthetically pleasing and provides the best protection for your property.<\/p>\n

The quality of the gate is very important, especially for security purposes, and aluminum driveway gates<\/strong> <\/a>have proven time and again as far as quality and durability are concerned that thye are the best. Not only are they sturdy and secure, but they also come in different decorative styles and ornamental designs that look fantastic when installed.<\/p>\n

The price of the gate is equally important. If you are after quality, not quantity, the price, in this case, shouldn\u2019t matter, however, this doesn\u2019t mean that you break the bank over a residential driveway gate<\/strong>. As far as cost is concerned, aluminum driveway gates<\/strong> are usually fairly priced and will, therefore suit any budget.<\/p>\n

The size of your property also matters, and while the standard American driveway gate widths usually measure between 9 and 24ft wide, you can easily get an aluminum driveway gate that is between 10 to 16ft wide. Once you have measured and determined the size of your driveway, the design choices are endless but consider the pros and cons of each one of them such as the required hardware, installation and the clearance the gate of your choice will require for it to swing wide open effortlessly. The four main styles include:<\/p>\n