What material works best on an exposed view lot?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-05T16:11:15-07:00Aluminum stays light and rust-free, which helps automation run smoothly on a slope; steel adds strength for a wide gate; a wood-infill frame brings warmth without the upkeep of solid wood. We match the material to the driveway, the size, and the exposure of your entrance.
Can the gate match the house and the fence?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-05T16:10:42-07:00Yes. We fabricate the gate to match your fence and home in profile and powder-coat color, so a Clyde Hill entrance reads as one designed piece. Building everything in-house makes that match exact.
Can you automate a gate on a sloped driveway?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-05T16:10:14-07:00Yes. Both swing and slide gates can be automated on a grade, and choosing the right type and setup for the slope is part of what we do. The gate opens by remote, keypad, intercom, a wall button, or a vehicle sensor, and includes safety sensors that stop it if something is in the way.
My Clyde Hill driveway is on a slope. Swing or slide gate?
CustomRailingsWA2026-08-05T16:09:33-07:00On a sloped driveway a slide gate is often the better choice, because it rolls along the fence line and does not have to arc open against the grade the way a swing gate does. If the gate sits on a flatter stretch with room to open, a swing gate can still work. We look at the incline and the layout and recommend the one that will run reliably.