Frequently Asked Questions

Steel is stronger and carries period ornamental detail best; aluminum is lighter and rust-free, which helps close to the bay. Both are all-metal and secure, finished for the coastal air. We help you weigh strength against the salt exposure for your entrance.

Steel is stronger and carries period ornamental detail best; aluminum is lighter and rust-free, which helps near the inlet. Both are all-metal and secure, finished for the marine climate. We help you weigh strength against the moisture for your entrance.

A swing gate suits a level drive with room to arc open; a slide gate rolls along the fence line for a short or sloped lot. Either can be fully automated. We build and install the automation, which opens by remote, keypad, intercom, a wall button, or a vehicle sensor, with safety sensors that stop the gate if something is in the way.

A swing gate suits a level residential drive with room to arc; a slide gate rolls along the fence line and is the standard for commercial yards and short or sloped driveways. Both can be fully automated. The gate opens by remote, keypad, intercom, a wall button, or a vehicle sensor, with safety sensors that stop it if something is in the way.

A swing gate suits a level drive with room to arc open and gives the classic period look; a slide gate rolls along the fence line for a short or sloped lot. Either can be fully automated. The gate opens by remote, keypad, intercom, a wall button, or a vehicle sensor, with safety sensors that stop it if something is in the way.

A swing gate suits a level drive with room to arc open; a slide gate rolls along the fence line for a short or sloped lot. Either can be fully automated. The gate opens by remote, keypad, intercom, a wall button, or a vehicle sensor, with safety sensors that stop it if something is in the way.

It depends on the driveway. A swing gate suits a level drive with room for the gate to open in an arc and gives the classic look many Bellevue homes want. A slide gate rolls along the fence line, which is better for a short driveway, a sloped Eastside approach, or a tight lot. We assess your entrance and recommend the option that will operate cleanly for years.

It depends on the driveway. A swing gate suits a level drive with room for the gate to arc open and gives the classic look. A slide gate rolls along the fence line, which is better for a short driveway or a tight lot. We look at your entrance and recommend the one that will operate smoothly, then automate it either way.

It depends on the driveway. A swing gate suits a level drive with room to arc open; a slide gate rolls along the fence line, which is better for a short or sloped lakeside lot. We assess your entrance and recommend the one that will operate cleanly, then finish it for the humid air.