A heavily ornamented iron gate adds style and provides security.
Iron gates are mass produced in many styles, sizes and finishes. If you are looking for something unique, metal workers can create custom gates for interior and exterior use. Iron gates are formed from bars of heated iron. Install a gate to make a design statement, to separate and define living spaces and to enhance security. Does this Spark an idea?
Double Door
A double iron gate makes a bold statement in a garden or landscape. Double iron gates are often installed in driveways as they are generally much larger than a single door and they distribute the weight of the iron more evenly, putting less pressure on the hinges. Larger gardens with distinct spaces may also benefit from a double iron gate. Separate a patio or dining space from a more casual seating area or contemplative garden with a double iron gate. Double door iron gates can be installed with automatic openers which is particularly useful for a driveway gate.
Ornamental Single Door
For an artistic addition to a garden fence an ornamental iron gate makes a great choice. The single iron gate defines an entry point into your yard and garden and, while substantial and heavy, it is also welcoming as it allows light to pass through and one can see the garden within. Iron gates come in nearly any size or style from a simple row of bars to elaborate whirls, botanical motifs, and medieval designs. When choosing a door be certain it does not compete with existing fencing, walls or plantings. Elaborate doors often look best when paired with a simple stone or brick wall.
Solid Iron Gate
Solid iron gates resemble doors more than a traditional garden gate. Solid iron forms at minimum the edges of the gate. In some styles the gate will be solid iron with decorative details worked into the iron while others will have a hollow center adorned with decorative iron bars. Solid gates provide more security than barred gates as they can accommodate a more substantial knob and lock system and are generally larger than a standard garden gate. For gardens or entryways directly off of the road, a solid gate provides privacy and security and simultaneously makes an attractive aesthetic statement.
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