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.
Why a hybrid gate
An all-wood driveway gate is heavy and prone to sag. An all-iron gate is strong but offers no privacy. A steel frame clad in cedar, crowned with an iron arch, takes the best of each.
- Full privacy for the driveway
- Steel frame keeps the gate square
- Iron arch adds a custom finish
- Stain matches the fence
Curb appeal that shows
The arch lifts the centre of the gate above the fence line and the scrollwork catches the light. It is the first thing people see from the street, which makes a driveway gate one of the highest-impact upgrades on a property.
Built to match the fence
The gate cedar was stained to the same tone as the surrounding privacy fence, and the black steel posts frame the opening. The result looks designed as one piece rather than a gate added later.
See more on our custom driveway gates page, or read ten ways to make a plain cedar fence look custom.
Frequently asked questions
Is a cedar gate with a steel frame heavy?
It is lighter than a solid wood gate braced with timber of the same strength, and the steel frame carries the load without sagging.
Can the arch be different designs?
Yes. Scrollwork, straight pickets, finials or a plain arch can all be built into the top rail.
Will the iron rust?
The frame and arch are finished for outdoor exposure; touching up any chips keeps them protected.
Get your project measured
Grace Construction builds fences, gates, decks and outdoor living across Johnson, Tarrant and Ellis counties from our shop in Alvarado. Free on-site measure, written price, no obligation.