What Are The Latest Trends In Gate Designs And Installations?
Just like many of the other things we buy for our homes and businesses, trends in gate designs are always changing, whether that means the type of material used to construct the gate, gate technology, or the gate design itself.
In this short blog post, we look at some of the recent gate design and installation trends homeowners and business owners are following when it comes to choosing a high-quality gate for their properties
Steel Gates
Steel gates, whether for driveway gates or main entrance gates, remain a popular choice for gate buyers for businesses and homes, due to various reasons, including the versatility in design options, and the optimal security steel offers.
Steel Gate Design
When it comes to contemporary gate designs, steel is a highly formable material that allows gate manufacturers to please a whole range of modern tastes, from minimalist to complex and individual to traditional, such as fleur-de-lis style railings.
Steel Gate Security
As you can imagine, steel is an extremely durable material, which makes it great for security focused gate designs and installations, for businesses and homeowners looking to enhance their safety and protect their property.
Wooden Gates
Wood has been used to make gates for millennia, and with the many options available today, wooden gate designs are certainly trending as a popular choice for all types of gates for homes and businesses.
Wooden Gate Designs
Whether it’s a solid hardwood gate, a steel-framed, wooden boarded gate, or a wooden gate combined with glass or metal, wooden gates offer a variety of designs and styles for all tastes, from ultra-modern to traditional.
Wooden Gate Security
A modern wooden gate, crafted by a professional gate designer and manufacturer will provide exceptional security due to the rigid structure, and styles which act as effective deterrents to any would-be intruders.
Aluminium Gates
One of the biggest trends in modern gate styles (and gate-making materials), comes in the form of aluminium gates. There are many reasons customers are drawn to aluminium for gates, some of which include:
Resistance to corrosion – Aluminium is naturally resistant to corrosion, meaning that a well-maintained aluminium gate will go on looking and performing great for years.
Lightweight – Due to aluminium being lightweight it not only means gate are easier to operate manually, it also means an aluminium gate requires less energy to automate.
Aluminium Can Look Like Wood – Aluminium can be engineered with similar textures to wood, for those who love stylish entrance gates, but not the maintenance of real wood.
What Are The Latest Gate Technology Trends?
When we talk about modern gate technology, we’re mostly referring to smart gate technology, including some of the latest access control systems now commonly used for domestic and commercial gates.
Many gate technology trends remain constant, such as wired audio or video entry systems, where property owners have the opportunity to see or hear visitors, prior to unlocking the gate and allowing them to enter.
More recently however, customers are veering towards smart entry systems, such as GSM (Global System for Mobile communication) Entry Systems, or BT Entry Systems, systems that work using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.
These types of access control systems offer a whole range of benefits, including:
- They don’t require wiring or additional equipment.
- They can be controlled using a smartphone.
- They can be programmed to allow or restrict multiple visitors.
- They can be integrated with existing security features, such as CCTV, keypads and key fobs.
Like To Know More?
If you’d like to know more about any of the gates or gate technology mentioned above, please get in touch, and one of the team at Gate Control will be happy to help.