Residential Driveway Gate System installation. Homeowners of rural property in north Georgia were in the need of an entry gate system for there home. The gate system must add pleasing aesthetic value as well as high security from intruders and unwanted visitors.

The Gate. Homeowner chose the design from our gate design page here. The design is “Crossville” with the solid steel bottom section for additional privacy and security. The customer wanted a unique look to the gate and not the usual arched gate that is so common.

The gate is custom made in our Jefferson, Georgia facility. It is steel and measured almost 18 feet across for plenty of clearance. It is 5’6″ tall. The gate is a dual swing gate design that opens into the property. It is held with steel posts deep in the ground and all welded up on-site with heavy duty hinges.

This gate as all our products get a nice powder coat finish. Powder coating is done by a professional powder coating service in Winder, Georgia. Sunset Powder Coating, they have been powder coating for many years and are one of the best in the business. More about Sunset Powder Coating can be found here.

The customer wanted an attractive entrance and opted for stone columns to cap off the entrance. The columns are 36″ in width and 6′ tall. Constructed of block and manufactured beautiful stone veneer. Lighting added to the front adds to the beauty and security of the entrance.

While we have the option of solar panels to power the gate operator system, this installation required a separate meter to be installed at the gate. The power service was needed for a soon to be built barn nearby.

This homeowner opted to upgrade to the Liftmaster LA500 heavy duty swing gate motors. The LA500 gate operator is a light commercial motor which boosts a 5 year warranty. The motor has plenty of power for years of use and features a unique slow start/stop feature. Liftmaster is the best in the business for these gate operators, they really excel in product design, customer support and warranty. The pricing makes their products the best value out there. Read more about the Liftmaster LA500 here.