Compare manual vs. automatic driveway gates, including cost, convenience, security, access controls, power and the best applications for each.
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Compare manual vs. automatic driveway gates, including cost, convenience, security, access controls, power and the best applications for each.
Swing gate or slide gate? Learn how driveway space, slope, security, vehicle access and aesthetics can determine the best automated gate for your property.
Automated Gates & Equipment designs, fabricates, and installs custom iron fencing for homes, businesses, and communities in Western Washington.
Get important information about driveway gate safety before you hire a gate company. Explore ASTM F2200 design and UL 325 safety features.
Sometimes a solid gate is not recommended or allowed. A louvered gate is an excellent alternative to a solid driveway gate.
Explore the key differences between DC and AC driveway gate operators and why choosing the right gate operator matters for your installation.
Discover how a private driveway gate deters criminal activity and wrong turns on a long private drive serving homes in a remote neighborhood.
The Rails to Trails system is great at creating new walking paths but it often overlooks homeowner property rights near its Bellevue trailheads.
Discover how wind-blown trees damaged two Seattle-area residential driveway gates in Kirkland and Yarrow Point, Washington.