The most common gate material is iron (or steel), with aluminum becoming increasingly more popular. Sculptural Gates can also integrate unique materials into the design of your gate, such as wood, glass, or exotic metals.

Steel

Steel gates provide a stronger “feel” for your entryway and are less prone to damage if impacted. With currently available coating technologies, such as galvanizing and powder coating, decay due to rust is virtually eliminated. In addition, more embellishment choices are available in steel.

Aluminum

The vast majority of our gates can be fabricated from aluminum as well as steel. The advantages of aluminum are: corrosion resistance and lighter weight. Corrosion resistance makes aluminum an attractive choice for gates that will be located in harsh environments. Lighter weight means that less rigorous structural support will be required for the installation. Aluminum can also be powder coated, so a wide variety of colors are available.

Unique Material

While wood, glass, and exotic metals provide a beautiful presentation for your gate, we find that they are generally not the strongest building material. We recommend the use of a steel frame to support the weight of those materials. In most cases the gate is fabricated so that the unique material is easy to replace.