12 May Why You Should Consider Steel Gates for Entrances

The entrance gate is one of the most visually striking and aesthetically pleasing parts of any domestic or commercial building. Historically speaking, gates didn’t just serve a practical purpose; the patterns carved on them were indicative of the property people were entering.

Nowadays, widespread industrial change has paved the way for entrance gates to be products of true innovation and creativity, using various materials. Every gate material has its advantages and disadvantages, but as structural steel fabricators in Surrey, it’s abundantly clear where our expertise and preference lie.

In the interests of fairness, we decided to compare different popular types of gate materials used in gate fabrication and what to consider when deciding.

Domestic and Commercial Entrance Gate Materials

It’s unlikely that you’ll ever be tasked with regularly (if ever) replacing a wooden, iron or steel gate. Whether you’re installing a new gate or replacing an existing one, you should take the time to consider the most suitable material.

Your finished gate directly impacts the aesthetics of your property, so you need to ensure that the material can provide the right level of security and a design that you’re unlikely to want to change in a few years.

Stainless Steel Gates

Steel fabrication involves using a high-strength, low-weight material that can be used to create bespoke products for a range of applications and budgets. 

Steel gates, railings, and staircases benefit from being versatile and durable, providing a cost-effective solution. In all honesty, it’s hard to find any disadvantages of using stainless steel products.

Metal Gates

Metals like mild steel or structural steel are incredibly balanced, not just when creating bespoke entrance gates but also for products like steel frame buildings, universal beams, box steel sections, etc.

With the help of expert metal and steel fabrication and installation services, you can end up with a gate that combines many physical properties of materials like iron and aluminium, among others.

We have a highly-experienced team of steel fabricators and coded welders trained and certified to carry out specialist metal fabrication jobs using best-in-class machinery.

Wooden Gates

Wood carved gates provide a rustic, exotic look to a property when installed correctly. However, these gates have a drastically shorter lifespan and increased cost when compared to iron, steel or metal railings. They’re also significantly more high-maintenance, so consider the following alternatives if you’re looking for the opposite.

Wrought Iron Gates

Wrought iron is a more flexible and less brittle version of regular iron, offering a higher level of corrosion resistance. This is one of the main reasons many homeowners opt for this material as an entry gate. However, one major drawback is its weight, which is significantly heavier than metal garden gates.

What to Consider When Choosing Steel Entrance Gates

After reading the guidance above, hopefully, it’s clear to see why steel gates are the go-to options.

Once you’ve chosen your preferred estate gate material, you should consider the following factors and how they will impact your stainless steel or structural steel gate.

Location

Weather and climate can significantly affect the lifespan and performance of any structure. Luckily, structural, stainless and mild steel gates are all incredibly weatherproof and can withstand any condition without compromising structural integrity.

Durability

You need to consider how regularly your steel entrance gate will be used. Once the installation is finished, the gate will last for as long as needed, far exceeding the lifespan of any other material.

Maintenance

The weather conditions in the UK are somewhat unpredictable, so your gate needs to be stable and, ideally, low maintenance. Steel gates require very little upkeep, other than the occasional cleaning with soap and water.

Appearance

First impressions count, so your gate needs to create a strong one. With the help of experienced metal fabricators like Baker Steel Trading, you can make some impressive and intricate designs to give your gate that wow factor.

Environment

To improve sustainability and environmental friendliness, we all need to be mindful of our use of non-renewable materials. Luckily, steel and most other metals are infinitely recyclable and thus have the most positive impact on our environment.

Pricing

Some materials are naturally more competitively priced than others, with steel being one. Most steel gate designs can be adjusted to suit your budget.

Enquire about High-Quality Steel Gates in Surrey

To give your property the eye-catching gate it deserves, contact Baker Steel Trading. 

Our structural steel fabricators can fabricate steel gates to a wide range of preferred designs, for properties both domestic and commercial. Our team can work diligently to ensure your steel gate is both structurally sound and gives your property that aesthetic appeal. 

For a free project estimate, fill in our contact form today, and we’ll be in touch!