Residential Gates for Homes in Boise, ID

 

Adding a fence to your home is often the final, finishing touch of landscaping your property. At Certified Fencing, we understand that there are a lot of decisions that need to be made, and we hope to serve our clients by providing the best up-to-date information that can help you make those decisions. As you make final plans about installing your fence, you will also want to consider where in your fence you need a gate, as well as what kind of gate would be best for your specific needs. Today, we’ll be discussing the most common and popular types of gates among our residential clients. Gates can improve utility and function as you improve the security of your property as well. The four most popular residential gates--in no particular order--are: 


  1. Sliding Gates: sliding gates are very trendy as they give a modern minimalist feel to any property; they are especially popular among neighborhoods with larger homes, although they are not limited to these estates. Sliding gates are advantageous because they are spatially economical; due to the fact that they slide away along the fence rather than swinging away, they don’t require a lot of space. They are also called cantilever gates, and do well on sloped areas specifically because they don’t swing one way or the other. Although many sliding gates that are utilized for driveways and other high-traffic areas tend to have some sort of mechanism for them to slide out of the way, sliding gates used for families storing boats or RVs in their yard may be wheeled aside manually when needed. 

  2. Swing Gates: perhaps the first kind of entrance that comes to mind, swing gates often open in the middle and can either swing into the property or out from it. It’s also one of the most popular entrance gate options. This classic style does require level ground so the gates can move freely, and is in extremely high demand among our clients who choose wrought iron or decorative aluminum because of the chic, high-end, classic vibe it gives. Swing gates do take space as they must have the clearance to move in whichever direction you choose. 

  3. Pedestrian Gates: these are smaller gates intended for individual people to pass through, and are often used for homes that only have the back and side yards fenced in, which is common in neighborhoods with young families. Pedestrian gates can increase utility for yard access and most clients consider pedestrian gates in and out of dog runs, near where their trash and recycling bins are stored, and any other areas where quick access from front to back yard may be useful. We often see clients install pedestrian gates in cedar wood and vinyl fencing, both of which are lovely and affordable in a residential setting. 

  4. Lift Gates: lift gates are most common in COMMERCIAL settings and in urban areas, as these gates are extremely space efficient. Lift gates swing up and away like an arm, and often invoke a sense of the futuristic. They are a dramatic choice that can make a bold statement, and are especially popular among clients who favor modern architecture and styles. Although lift gates most commonly swing upward as a single door, having two is also an option. 


Perhaps you already have an idea of the kind of gates you hope to install around your home, or perhaps you didn’t even know what options you had. As you continue to work towards creating your dream home and yard, we hope that this article helps you explore and understand the options you have, as well as considering how the available options will work to meet your unique needs and the vision you have for your home. 


At Certified Fencing, we are passionate about serving our clients here in Boise, Idaho, and offer a variety of services tailored to each client’s unique needs. We have spent three decades cultivating systems that work and meticulously train our employees to deliver the quality we take pride in. We serve Boise, Kuna, Nampa, Eagle, Meridian, Star, Caldwell, Fruitland, Twin Falls, Middleton, ID, and all surrounding areas. Fill out our online contact form or give us a call at (208) 449-2040 for more information today. 

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