Choosing Your Driveway Gate

5 factors to consider when choosing your driveway gate

A driveway gate can really improve the curb appeal of a property, provided of course that it is both functional and attractive. At Dynamic Garage Door, we specialize in creating high-quality driveway gates that can be tailored to your exact specifications to be complement your property. Our expert designers will help you choose your driveway gate based on the following five factors.

Style

First and foremost, we want to make sure your driveway gate matches your property’s architectural style. We can create a huge variety of looks using different design elements, woods, and finishes plus accents like steel, glass, copper, and ornamental iron. If you already have a wood garage door that you love, we can match that style.

Construction

Depending on the look you want and your budget, you may be able to choose from a wood overlay on a steel frame or a solid wood driveway gate. We frequently work with Western Red Cedar, Select Tight Knot Cedar, African Mahogany, and Teak, as well as reclaimed woods. We can also offer realistic looking faux wood options if you like the look of wood but don’t want to cut down trees. Our expert craftsmen can construction your door using traditional mortis and tenon joinery or using more modern methods.

Privacy

One important concern for the design of your driveway gate is the level of privacy you expect it to provide. If you want to shield your yard and your home from prying eyes, you’ll want to choose a tall, solid design. But if you just want the gate as a decorative element or as a barrier you might be content with a more open design.

Convenience

We highly recommend automation for all of our driveway gates. We carry some of the best brands in the industry including openers from Marantec, Liftmaster, Genie and Linear. These devices can be connected to your home’s power, run off a battery, or even attached to a solar array to provide convenient access to your property.

Security

Of course, security is also a concern when choosing an automated driveway gate. We can assist by recommending gate openers that offer various security features. For example, rather than getting a gate that opens when a simple proximity sensor is triggered, you could get one that uses a pass code or a remote so that only people you want on your property will be able to get through. You may also wish to invest in a gate opener that has an intercom feature allowing you to greet unexpected guests and buzz them through at your discretion.