Iron Gates

For that solid look of elegance and success, adding a wrought iron entry gate to your property is just the thing. Besides the advantage of being able to keep unwanted visitors from driving onto your land, it sends the social signal that yours is a quality home.

Iron fences and gates are a traditional system of protecting the integrity of your estate's privacy. Even the simple black vertical bars of an old style wrought iron gate and fence will compliment any landscaping motif. But the beautiful thing about iron fences and gates is that they are easily customizable. Whether you want cast iron or treated steel gates and fences that are finished to look like cast iron, you will find most reputable fencing supply manufacturers offer customizing services.

There are many standard cappings for the iron fences and gates. The traditional designs include the spearhead, fleur de lis and the globe. While the ideas are endless, one should not go for too complicated a design, as the fees for casting iron art pieces can become exorbitant. You can even get "Solar-Lit Decorative Post Caps" from the Krusen International Corporation which fit most standard iron, wood and aluminum fences and gate posts, which come with rechargeable solar powered batteries that will give your fence posts a gentle glow throughout the night.

Alternately, you can save some money and still achieve that well fenced look by using finished aluminum for your fences and gates. All these types of gates and fences use the same type of hardware. You can check with any fencing or home improvement supplier for the rollers and rails to create a sliding iron gate. Some companies even offer iron arbors for inclusion in your completed design. A full variety of locks and latches will complete the security of your wrought iron gate and electronic openers can be installed with video or intercom links to remotely unlock and open the gates.

Some iron gate and fence suppliers will offer complete assembled component systems which make installing your new fence and gate easy. Check the manufacturer’s specifications for how they coat the metal with rust protection. The component parts that are coated before assembly rather than after tend to stand up to weather and prevent rusting much longer. A well-constructed gate and fence unit with the proper rust prevention can last from fifteen to fifty years depending upon the brand.