If space permits, a driveway gate can enhance not only the security of your home property, but also the aesthetics and design of your exterior design. Driveway gates are an often overlooked component of home security, and this is a mistake. Not only will it keep out unwanted visitors and intruders, but it adds a sophisticated and attract look to many homes, depending on the type of gate you choose for your driveway.

Types of Driveway Gates

There are many different styles and designs for driveway gates available to the consumer, and the gates are manufactured with many different types of materials.  So before you install a driveway gate you need to figure out which materials and design look best with the look of you house and your landscaping.

Driveway Gate Materials and their pros and cons :

  • Wrought Iron Driveway Gates – These can be very ornate and attractive, and can last a long time with minimal maitenance.  Cost the most and are heavy
  • Wooden Driveway Gates (Timber gates ) – Usually cheaper to buy, but require more maintenance and won’t last as long.
  • Steel Gates – Will last a long time with extra care and maintenance.  More costly to buy, and need frequent rust paint depending on location.
  • Aluminum Gates:  Not as attractive typically, but lighter than steel and wrought iron driveway gates, and will last a long time.

Types of driveway gate operation and access methods

  • Manual – open it yourself, have to exit car to open and close gate.  Not very safe.
  • Electric Driveway gates
  • Swing Arm
  • Linear sliding gate
  • Remote Control Operator
  • Keypad Driveway Gate Opener
  • Card Reader Gate Opener
  • Telephone Entry
  • Photo Eyes
  • Radio Remotes

There are a ton of manufacturers of gates and gate controllers to choose from.  Here’s a list of some of the the best to get you started on your research:

  • AAS
  • Aiphone
  • Allstar
  • BD Loops
  • CelAccess
  • DC Solutions
  • Eagle
  • Elk
  • EMX
  • HID
  • Linear
  • Moor-O-Matic
  • Multicode
  • Porta-King
  • Reno A&E
  • Rofu
  • Securitron
  • Stanley
  • US Automatic
  • Zareba
  • AeGIS
  • All-O-Matic
  • Apollo
  • Byan
  • Cyrex
  • Doorking
  • EbelCo
  • Elite
  • FAAC
  • Hy-Security
  • Liftmaster
  • Miller Edge
  • Osco
  • Ramset
  • Ritron
  • SEA
  • Sentex
  • Transmitter Solutions
  • Viking Access

Whatever type of driveway gates you choose, you’ll rest easy knowing that your home premises are secure and your family is safe.  You also may want to check Amazon.com for a great price on one of the many nice looking driveway gates they offer.

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