Iron Fence Shop® Blog

Find all sorts of informative posts in here about our products, installation, special types of use for our products and what to look for when buying a fence.

Example of One of Our Iron Driveway Gates Mounted to a Sliding Frame
Example of One of Our Iron Driveway Gates Mounted to a Sliding Frame

Rolling / Sliding / Cantilever Iron and Aluminum Driveway Gates

 

I often get asked why there are no rolling, sliding or cantilever gates listed on the website.  While we have made many of these gates custom, we do not stock a ‘standard’ version in the warehouse.  The reasons are two-fold:  Complexity and Cost.

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Optional Locinox Gate Latch for Iron or Aluminum Gates
Optional Locinox Gate Latch for Iron or Aluminum Gates

What are Some of the Standard Gate Latch Options?

Gate hardware is an often overlooked part of the fence system.  Folks are often unaware of what gate latch options there are even available to them.  There are a couple basic styles that we offer. Read More

Use Online Calculators for Figuring Out How Much Concrete You Need
Use Online Calculators for Figuring Out How Much Concrete You Need

How Much Concrete per Post Hole?

We get asked this question a lot.  It’s a good thing to know when buying your concrete.  Read More

Add-on Cast Aluminum Decorations for Your Iron or Aluminum Fence and Gates
Add-on Cast Aluminum Decorations for Your Iron or Aluminum Fence and Gates

Add-on Decorations for a Custom Touch

Looking for a way to customize the look of your fence or gate, but don’t want to wait for a custom job?  Take a look at our add-on adornments/ decorations.  We have several styles Read More