Choosing an Aluminum or Iron Gate Width for Your Yard Project

Classic Style Stronghold Iron 4×4 Arched Gate in an Entryway

One of the most common questions we get is about gate widths. Folks aren’t always sure what gate options we offer and what width they need for their project. So I thought I would put something together going over some common gate widths and what size your project may require.

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A Key-Lockable Gravity Latch. One of 4 Latch Options We Offer for Our Iron and Aluminum Metal Gates

Iron and Aluminum Gate Latch Options

There are a variety of latch options when it comes to metal gates made of iron or aluminum. We offer 4 different latch options that will work with all our iron gates and aluminum gates.

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A J-bolt Style Hinge for Iron and Aluminum Gates
A J-bolt Style Hinge for Iron and Aluminum Gates

Iron and Aluminum Gate Hinge Options

Most folks don?t think about the gate hinges when buying a fence or driveway gate, so today I wanted to familiarize you with the gate hinges available for both our iron and aluminum gates.

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Installing an Iron or Aluminum Gate can be Tackled by the Average Do-It-Yourselfer
Installing an Iron or Aluminum Gate can be Tackled by the Average Do-It-Yourselfer

What Do I Need to DIY Install an Iron or Aluminum Gate?

Looking to install your own wrought iron or aluminum gate, but you aren’t sure what you’ll need?  We dive into the details to guide you through the materials and tools typically needed to install one of our DIY Stronghold Iron® or Infinity Aluminum® gates.

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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