Why a Gate in Your Deck Railing Makes Everyday Life Easier
A railed deck is safe. A railed deck with no way out is annoying. On this project we built a matching gate into the railing, right where it meets the step.
Gates & Pool Safety
Installing a Wide Wrought Iron Entry Gate: Security and First Impressions
An entry gate is the first thing visitors see. On this project our crew installed a wide wrought iron gate with a decorative scroll and medallion — a statement entrance that is also a serious security upgrade.
Wrought Iron Arched Double Gates: Security Without Losing the View
Not every gate needs to block the view. On this project an arched wrought iron double gate secures the driveway while keeping the property open, bright and easy to see from the house.
Why a Steel Frame Stops a Wood Gate from Sagging
Almost everyone has fought a sagging wood gate — dragging on the concrete, a latch that no longer lines up. The steel-framed cedar gate on this project was built so that never happens.
A Cedar Driveway Gate with an Iron Scroll Arch: Privacy Meets Curb Appeal
This driveway gate combines three things homeowners usually have to choose between: the privacy of solid cedar, the strength of steel and the elegance of iron scrollwork.
Adding a Double Gate to a Privacy Fence for Vehicle and Trailer Access
A privacy fence is only as practical as its gates. On this project the owners needed to get a vehicle, trailer or mower through — so we built a double gate that almost disappears into the fence.
Pool Fence Rules in Texas: What Actually Passes
Pool barrier rules are the one area of fencing where getting it wrong has consequences beyond looks. They are also widely misexplained online, including on the state law question.
Automatic Driveway Gates: Openers, Power and Getting the Size Right
An automatic gate is the one thing on a property that has to work every single day, in the rain, with a car waiting behind it. Most of the reliability is decided before the…