Are you planning to have a gate installed at the end of your driveway? If so, you do have a few options for fencing materials that can be used. While chain-link or wood are certainly viable materials for a gate, there are better options out there. Wrought iron is superior to other fencing materials, which is why you should consider using it for your gate.
Malleability
Many people decide to use wrought iron for a gate because it's very malleable. It allows the contractor to design a gate with various features, such as a unique ornate design. You are able to do this with wrought iron because it's a soft metal.
Once you have selected the type of design that you want for your gate, it is created by constructing a mold that melted wrought iron goes into. A filler material is added to the wrought iron in the manufacturing process that causes it to harden.
The end result with a wrought iron fence is a custom made material that has the strength and durability to be used for a gate. It will look much more beautiful than anything that can be constructed using wood or chain-link.
Visibility
Another benefit of using wrought iron will be the visibility it can provide when used as a gate. Materials like vinyl and wood will come in solid panels that do not allow any visibility. This makes it difficult to see who is on the other side of a gate before you open it. Solid materials make a home feel shut in rather than open, which may not be what you are looking to do.
Security
Wood is quite easy to break, and someone can easily drive through a wood fence if they want to break in. Chain-link fencing is also very easy to climb, which makes it easy for someone to scale over the gate.
Wrought iron also provides additional security that is lacking with other materials. You'll have some peace of mind that it will stand up to intruders as best as a gate can do.
Curb Appeal
Of course, you just can't beat the pure beauty that a wrought iron fence can provide to your home. It will definitely increase the overall curb appeal of your home if you use a high-quality material. If you are planning to sell your home in the near future, it can even increase the resale value.
