Gates

Automatic gates are becoming more and more common as more houses are built with walls around them to enhance our sense of safety. However they’ve become more than just a remote controlled entrance way, they’ve become an element of our houses design. Let’s face it to have an automatic gates like these, you have a nice house behind it. Living in a house with an automatic statement gate is a luxury. It may seem like a boring inconsequential household item,...

Fencing in itself seems like a very dull but necessary part of your home but they can be so much more than that. Whether you need a boundary wall or a garden fence within your property you have the freedom to tailor your fence to suit your aesthetic or safety needs. The materials used to build fences are far more versatile than you initially expect. If you want to go the impenetrable heavy route you could use brick, concrete, stone...

Steel entrance doors have been around for a very long time but often times in the form of huge, chunky solid doors that practically need a team of people to open them. Luckily, years and many innovations later, steel doors have been transformed into thin, lightweight fixtures that can be opened easily without a reduction in their strength and safety. Steel is the ideal material (specially treated steel more specifically) for an exterior door because it is weatherproof and incredibly...

Your house’s facade is a very important element to keep in mind. It represents the salutation card for the structure you decided to make your home. For this reason, it is essential that you plan every little detail of design to make it out-stand from all the other houses in the neighborhood. Forged gates are a great way to do so. CONTENTS How forged gates are made Types of forged gates Pros Cons Care of forged gates How to install...

Wrought iron is a material that is often used outdoors due to its strength and hardy qualities, which makes them ideal for exterior entrance doors. Their impenetrable qualities they will be very low maintenance and will keep any unwelcome guests out and keep your family safe. However where this material really shines is, when it comes to doors like these, is their sculptural decorative qualities. 27 Beautiful and Hardy Wrought Iron Doors This material can be cast into many different shapes,...

The facade of a house is like a business card that has your home for all visitors, since it represents you significantly, that is why working on its appearance and maintenance is vital, but many think that the facade is only painting or good ceramics and even small decorative elements on the wall, but sometimes you forget something that if it is not well worked can damage the entire image of your home. It is neither more nor less...

Front doors are the presentation letter of your home. They are the first element that welcomes people after the facade and that is why their correct choice is so important. The front doors can be made of wood, glass, and aluminum or combined; the possibilities are endless and they are up to the different taste of those who choose them. Whether you are building your home with contemporary, classic, or any other kind of decor; or that you are looking...

Metal swing gates are a trendy style of gate and for very good reason. If you have the space to accommodate their swing these single or double leaves gates swing open in a dramatic way to make entering your home a real experience. These are often paired with a matching wicket that sits beside them for people entering on foot that is just as beautiful as the full gate itself. Metal is an ideal material to be used outdoors, which...