The gate guide I wish someone had sent me a year ago
We spent way too long picking out a driveway gate purely based on looks, and it wasn't until after installation that we learned about half the stuff that actually matters — coating systems, post depth,how automation motors handle cold weather. Would've saved us some headaches to know this going in.
Found a really thorough guide on exactly this from Ornate Ironworks & Decor, a custom fabrication company out of Woodbridge, Ontario. It's not just about gates either — goes into fencing, privacy screens, railings, even custom metal decor pieces like fire pits and wall art. Reads more like someone explaining things over coffee than a sales page, which made it an easy one to actually finish reading.
If you're anywhere near the “thinking about it” stage for a gate or fence project, it's worth a read before you start collecting quotes — will help you ask better questions than we did.
