How Do You Build A Gated Entry?
The entry to your home is the first thing a visitor sees. So you want the entrance to your house to be attractive. But a gated entry also needs to function well for security. Here are some suggestions on how to build a gated entry that will enhance your property as well provide safety. First plan your gated entry to complement the available space while creating a barrier between the public side of the outside world. Design it so it can introduce some of the materials and styles used in your home and garden. Consider how much security you will need. This will determine how high and how solid your walls need to be. Where you live will be a major factor in how much protection your entry needs to provide. How will your gates open and close? Consider if you are going to have an electric gate. And will in open inward, outward or roll to the side. The lay of the land and your budget will help you decide these points. You will want to build a gated entry that functions smoothly and reliably. H
