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What to Consider for a Residential Gate

A wooden residential gate.

Residential gates are important for both your homes beauty and safety.

Aside from the many benefits of having a beautiful and securely-installed fence along your property, you may be considering the addition of a security gate to both protect and furnish the outside of your home. If designed and installed correctly, a good residential gate will not only increase safety for you and your family, but add an elegant polish to the property and increase the overall value of your home. After assessing the need for a new gate to be constructed for your home, there are numerous options and styles to consider. Here, we will look at few which might be best for your home.

Wooden Gates

A wooden gate is a great addition to any fence, not only for the elegance and privacy that it can add to your home’s style, but they can easily be constructed to suit nearly any budget or unique specifications to your home. This is a major benefit, as the effortless customization of a wood design can make it much easier for the new addition to match the existing fence and create an organic extension to the look of your home. But even this option comes with its own variations. A sliding residential gate is primarily ideal if you have limited space with which to work or have pets or small children; swinging gates, however, offer a truly classy look despite their surprisingly lower cost.

Iron Gates

Depending upon your needs, an iron gate can come with its own major benefits and can prove to be a truly durable investment. Much like their wooden counterparts, iron gates also are available in endless styles and customization options and are possibly the the most secure option for safety and security. A good iron residential gate will provide durable protection that’s built to last for many years and the materials are almost impossible for thieves and vandals to break. Additionally, it allows the natural beauty of your landscape to be displayed.

Choose Hercules Fence

Whether you’re looking to fix a single post or an entire length of fence, trust the experts at Hercules Fence. For more information and to learn how we can meet your custom fencing needs, contact Hercules Fence online or give us a call at 800-395-9597. We will ensure your investment serves your family for years to come! For updates and to see projects we’re working on, visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+, and Pinterest.

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