News and Articles about Driveway Gates

Pacific Gates Inc Garage Doors, Automatic Driveway Gates, and More

News and Articles about Driveway Gates

Pacific Gates Inc Garage Doors, Automatic Driveway Gates, and More

Enhance Your Property's Security and Style with Pacific Garage Doors & Gates' Automatic Driveway Gates

In today's fast-paced world, security and convenience are paramount. When it comes to safeguarding your property while adding a touch of elegance, Pacific Garage Doors & Gates, a reputable Los Angeles gate company, specializes in a wide range of gate options and services, ensuring that your needs are met with utmost professionalism and expertise. 1. Automatic Driveway Gates: A Seamless Entry Experience Imagine effortlessly gliding through your driveway entrance without the hassle of manually opening and closing your...


5 Ideas for Creating a Unique Fence

While the primary purpose of your fence is added security, privacy and keeping children and pets safely inside the yard that doesn’t mean that your choice of fencing needs to boring, traditional or “off the rack.” In fact, a new fence offers a fantastic opportunity to boost your home’s curb appeal and can be a unique and stylish addition to the property’s exterior look. Since there is a large variety of styles and materials to choose from creating a...


Garage doors trends for 2020

The new year and decade are bringing with them a whole slew of new and different home design trends and garage door designs are changing along with everything else. If you’re someone who likes to stay on trend or you’re considering selling your home in the near future staying on top of the current design trends could help you. The following 5 garage door trends for 2020 can help you get inspired when updating your garage door. 1. Eye-catching...


4 driveway gate designs that will never go out of style

The perfect driveway gate is a blend of functionality and aesthetics. There are many ways to approach this as the gate can be a standalone piece of design that will draw attention and boost your home’s curb appeal or it can be an extension of you home and fit in seamlessly with the design flow of the property. The design you choose for your gate will ultimately depend on your personal taste and needs. However, there are several driveway...


How to avoid common garage door problems during the winter

There’s a lot that can go wrong with your home as the temperature falls during the winter months and your garage door is not immune to the effects of the colder weather and snowfall. Your garage door is a large and vital entry point into your home and it’s one of the biggest barriers between the interior of your home and the elements. In addition, most people use their garage door several times every day. Between the wear...


10 tips to give your home's exterior more charm

When it comes to making a strong first impression with your home, your driveway, gate, garage door and façade play an indisputably crucial role. This means that if you want to give your home’s exterior more charm and make it look more appealing, they are the areas you need to focus on. Making changes to your home’s exterior can be tricky, as you want to enhance and improve its curb appeal but at the same time you don’t want to...


The 6 main types of garage doors

While it’s often overlooked, your garage door is an essential element of your home’s curb appeal. This is no surprise, especially when you consider that front facing garages are typically the first thing to be noticed by people driving by your property or guests pulling into your driveway. Its effect on the overall look of your home’s exterior is only amplified if you have an attached garage, although a free-standing building will have no less of an impact. ...


The 4 most popular driveway gate styles

Driveway gates play a huge part of a property’s aesthetic and many people consider them to be an extension of their home. They also make up a significant part of your home’s exterior, so even if you see your driveway gate as a completely separate utilitarian feature, you can’t deny the impact it can have on the overall appearance of a house.  Luckily, driveway gates come in a variety of styles. There are many different materials to choose from,...


Replacing and Reviving Your Garage Door

A huge part of our outside visual real estate is taken by your garage doors, especially if you have a larger two car garage. Garage doors that face the street contribute to your home’s overall look and if they’re old, damaged or if their appearance clashes with the rest of the home they can significantly lower your home’s curb appeal. Renovating your garage door or even replacing it entirely can make a huge difference, both visually as well...


A Guide To Creating Your Ideal Driveway

Your driveway and front walk are the first thing everyone sees when they’re approaching your property. They’re also the last thing visitors see when leaving your home. This makes them the key to improving your home’s curb appeal. Updating your front walk and driveway is the best way to maximize the impact they have on the overall look and feel of your home, as well as improving its value. There are several things you need to know before starting this...


Choosing the Right Fence

Aside from a driveway gate, a fence is a necessity for most homeowners. The right fence around your property has multiple purposes. It can provide you with privacy and security, block out wind and drafts, block out street views, and keep your pets inside your yard while keeping wildlife out.The first steps to take are figuring out your exact property lines and making sure there are no utility lines in the way. After that, these are the main things you...


Caring for your Driveway Gate

One of the best ways to improve the look and functionality of your property is by adding a driveway gate. The right gate will be an attractive feature which will tie together the exterior of the home and the fencing surrounding it, as well as add a unique feature to your driveway. In order to keep your driveway gate in peak condition you must set aside the time to care for it properly. With maintenance your gate will keep...


What To Consider When Installing An Automatic Driveway

Installing an automatic driveway gate is an investment; however it’s an investment that doesn’t require an extravagant amount of money while still providing you with a great return. This is especially true when you consider that an automated driveway gate has the potential to increase your property value by tens of thousands of dollars as well as making it much easier to sell. A driveway gate is an expected part of a property’s design in certain neighborhoods, and an...


Common Garage Door Problems And How To Fix Them

Many of us don’t pay too much attention to our garage or to our garage doors. After all, aside from parking your vehicle and storage, most of us don’t really spend too much time in our garage. It’s only to be expected that an overwhelmingly large amount of people don’t notice or simply ignore any problems that arise with their garage door, oftentimes dismissing them as irrelevant. However, a malfunctioning and improperly maintained garage door can pose a safety...


Details To Improve The Look Of Your Driveway

The outside of your home should be a representation of your style and your personality. This applies to your driveway gate which is the first thing your guests will see when visiting your home. A simple and basic gate design may suit some, but if you’re someone who likes to express their personality and creativity there are many ways you can use your driveway gate as a way to showcase your interests as well as complement and enhance the entire...


How To Re-Stain A Wooden Driveway Gate

Wood and steel are the most popular choices when it comes to materials used for driveway gates. While steel certainly has its upsides, a wooden driveway gate is one of the most beautiful additions you can incorporate into the exterior of your home. They can offer you utmost privacy and security while also serving as a stunning statement piece. Wood is a time-tested material however it’s also susceptible to damage from the elements with water and sun damage being...


How to Protect Your Garage Door

You may not spend a lot of time thinking about your garage door, but chances are it’s one of the most frequently used devices in your home and a malfunction would be more than just a slight inconvenience. After all, you probably use your garage multiple times a day and in all periods of the day and year, and would like to keep it working smoothly for years to come. The way to do this is to regularly keep up...


Underrated Tips and Tricks When Installing Your Gate

There comes a time when proper maintenance, renovation, and repairs are needed to upgrade your gate. Curb appeal isn’t everything, but one must always be careful when tending to the gate and not to make space for more problems related to rusting, painting, and such. A good handyman always knows how to check even the slightest details concerning your gate. Here we will see why it’s important to have every aspect of proper gate maintenance be covered so you won’t...


The Cost Of Electric Gates: A Price Analysis

There are too many little details and factors that make up the total cost of an electric (automated) gate. Consulting your insurance agent or contractor is a good idea, but you are the one who is paying. Choosing the cheapest option is a definite no-no, due to the simple fact that you get what you pay for. It's not always a viable option if you are looking for a suitable quality, and the choice depends on your needs when analyzing...


Painting Your Metal Gate: Useful Tips

Nothing freshens up the exterior of your humble abode as a squeaky clean, freshly painted metal gate. Proper maintenance can be very tedious when metal gates are in question. When the paint starts peeling, and rust starts appearing, where will you be? Cleaning takes a while and adding a new paint coating even more, but with these handy tips, your gates will look fantastic in no time. Mind The Weather First things first. Nobody wants a flash rain...


Lawn Work: Tips And Tricks For Properly Mowing Your Lawn

A well-tended lawn is what keeps the house exterior in harmony. That being said, mowing the lawn should not be taken lightly. Keeping your turf nice and tidy is an absolute necessity. This doesn't mean measuring every blade of grass, but it doesn't hurt to pay extra attention to the grass density and keeping a mowing schedule. We will look at some tips and tricks to make it easier for you: Taking Care Of The Lawnmower You will...


Preventing Pests and Bugs into Your Yard

Do you like to relax in your garden and not worry about pests and bugs roaming around? Do you have a garden that has been attacked by little creatures roaming free? Having a fence built in your yard can help keep those critters at bay. A fence that is at least 6 feet tall will ensure your privacy as well as minimize pests and bugs from ruining your garden. You will be able to enjoy your backyard more...


Do Garage doors greatly increase curb appeal?

Do Garage doors greatly increase curb appeal? Having an up to date aesthetically appealing garage door can drastically increase a home’s curb appeal. Thus increasing its market value and making the home appear more attractive. You may be wondering what is so important about curb appeal? Having high curb appeal raises the value of your home. The more attractive your house it from a street view the more value it has. This is very important especially if...


Pros and Cons of Horizontal Wood Driveway Gates

  Wooden Driveway Gates: Pros & Cons of Horizontal Designs Wooden Driveway Gates Come in Many Forms   Wooden driveway gates come in many shapes and sizes. One of the most popular varieties in recent years is horizontal driveway gates . Horizontal wooden driveway gates refers to driveway gates which are composed planks of wood on a metal frame, and oriented horizontally, instead of vertically. Here is an example of a horizontal wooden driveway gate :...


Newest Editions to Our Steel Driveway Gate Portfolio

We've been busy! Thanks to you all out there, we have been keeping very busy designing, installing, and repairing custom driveway gates across the Los Angeles metropolitan area and beyond!    We wanted to show you all some of the newest additions to our steel driveway gate portfolio, as we continue to hone our expertise and deliver the most beautiful and durable steel driveway gates in socal. Take a peek! We hope you enjoy!   ...


Automatic Driveway Gate Maintenance

Automatic Driveway Gate Maintenance Guide Generally speaking, automatic driveway gates require very little maintenance if installed correctly. However, by using the right kind of grease and lubricant on the moving parts of your gate, you can prolong its life by years. This article will discuss driveway gate maintenance requirements, the right tools, products, and how to maintain other parts of your gate system such as solar panels or control boxes.   We would like to start this...


Driveway Gate Ideas | Modern & Contemporary

Driveway Gate Ideas & Inspiration   The Styles of 2016 One of the most popular styles of driveway gates out there is Modern. Although modern and contemporary are actually two different styles, many people use them interchangibly. We hope that the following dirveway gates will inspire you when you choose your own design!   One of the most popular styles of gate that we have seen over the course of 2016 is are gates...


Selecting the Right Automatic Gate Opener for You

How to Pick the Right Automatic Gate Opener  So you have picked out your perfect gate: chosen the material, design, size, and color. Now you have to decide how you want to utilize your fancy new automatic gate. Will your gate slide open? Will it swing open? Do you want to use a remote to open it? Perhaps an intercom system would be better? There are many options on the market from which you can choose. This...


The Secret DIY Way to Restore Wooden Gates Better Than a Pressure Washer

There is a Better Way To Restore Wooden  Gates Than A Pressure Washer We Were Skeptical when we first heard of this method - We've been in the business of gates and wooden gates for years and years. Over that time, we have certainly seen some wacky DIY tips go wrong, and have heard of miracle solutions that turned out to be a huge waste of time and money. So, you can imagine how skeptical we were...


Neighborhood Safety Takes More Than Fences| Ways to Lower Crime Rate

Safety is on all of our minds- And as news events continue to happen, and we are shown over and over the amount of violance that exists out in the world, safety concerns rise sharply, and family units tend to turn inward, and focus on a tight unity between family. An unintentional consequence of this natural reaction to protect our nuclear family unit is that communities and neighborhoods tend to fragment, and eventually a once unified community can become...


Wrought Iron Automatic Driveway Gates | All You Need to Know

All You Need to Know About Wrought Iron Automatic Driveway Gates     So you have taken the step to add security and beauty to your home by having an automatic driveway gate installed. The next step is to decide which material will suit your needs, space restrictions, and budget. This article is all about wrought iron automatic driveway gates; and in it, we will cover all that you need to know, including maintenance, estimated cost,...


Electric Driveway Gates Are Not Just For Mansions

  You don't have to have a huge house to have a driveway gate - There seems to be a commonly held misconception that only houses fit for the hollywood hills should get automatic gate systems. This couldn't be further from the truth! As a homeowner, you deserve the added security and added equity that is afforded by installing an electric driveway gate, regardless of whether your home is a cozy 2 bedrroom on a quiet suburban...


How to Restore Your Driveway Gate to Its Original Beauty

  How to Restore Your Fence or Gate to its Original Luster A fence or driveway gate is a substantial investment, and as such it is important to many home owners for their fence to last as long as possible without looking too worn from exposure to the elements. Regular maintenance does wonders for prolonging the life of a fence or driveway gate, but sometimes a fence will need something extra. This article explores the best...


Do Driveway Gates Deter Criminals? The Surprising Statistics

  Do Driveway Gates Deter Burglaries? Keeping our homes and our families safe is always on the forefront of our minds. We all want to feel safe in our homes, and have peace of mind that when we are not home- our property and our things are safe and secure.  How do we accomplish this? By making our homes as unattractive and they can be to potential criminals.   This article examines some burglary statistics...


FAQ: Automatic Driveway Gates

So you have decided to purchase an automatic driveway gate- but deciding on the various options can seem overwhelming. This blog is taken straight from the mouths of our clients- it includes the most common questions we get asked, plus some additional information we think  you may find extremely helpful!   1. Can't I just install the gate and opener myself? Installing an automatic driveway gate is not a job we would recommend for anyone...


Advantages of a Wood Driveway Gate

  Advantages of a Wood Driveway Gate If you have already made the fantastic decision to protect your home and family with the added security of a driveway gate, then your next step is to decide on which of the various materials available on the market is best suited to your needs. The three most common types of automatic driveway gate are: Wood Steel Wrought Iron   This article...


How to Stain Your Wood Driveway Gate

  A Step-by-Step Guide to Staining a Wooden Driveway Gate What you'll need   Sand Paper Drop Cloth A Wood Stain (or paint) Paint Roller Painter's Tape Tack Cloth <li? Paint Brush Pressure Washer (if needed) Step 1: Prepping Your Surface You will need to start with a clean surface that is free of as much dirt and debris as you can. For...


What Type of Chain Lubricant to Use on Your Automatic Gate Opener

Chain Lubricant : Which One Should You Use?   Chain Lubricant is likely one of the most important tools in your maintenance arsenal for prolonging the life of your automatic driveway gate . In this article, Pacific Gates explores the different types of chain lubricants available on the market, ending with our pick for the best chain lubricant to use with your Automatic Driveway Gate   1. WD-40 This is probably the most common household...


Automatic Driveway Gates | Ideas

Automatic Driveway Gates offer Luxury, Safety, and Functionality for your home Pacific Gates knows the importance of safety and security when it comes to your family or dwelling. When deciding on an automatic driveway gate there are many variables and styles that most people wouldn't consider. Take a moment to look at our slide show of previous driveway gate installations, for some visual inspiration. Each slide also offers a bit of important information regarding the requirements for a driveway gate...


Residential and Commercial Steel Gate Information

Pacific Gates: Residential and Commercial Steel Gates. Most driveways can accommodate the installation of a new automatic driveway gate, but keep in mind there must be enough space to open the gate when a vehicle is parked on the driveway, as well as space for the gate operator. If your driveway already has a functional manual gate then it is possible in most cases to utilize the gate you already have and install an electric gate operator for it ....


Telephone Entry Systems: Keeping You Property Secure

Telephone Entry Systems Telephone entry systems are ideal for small, medium, and large commercial or industrial facilities, and also for those California Residents who keep privacy and security as a top priority. These systems can provide visitors access control to all kinds of buildings in Los Angeles, including: -Apartment buildings -Gated communities -Residential properties -Condominiums -Office buildings -Industrial sites Telephone entry systems work by allowing residents to communicate directly with visitors, at which point they may either grant or...


Garage Doors, and Garage Door Opening Devices

Many of our esteemed clients are unaware that beyond our standards services- we here at Pacific Gates also offer a variety of other services to help improve your security and comfort. Garage Doors Installation We also install beautiful, sturdy, custom made garage doors. Our garage doors will add a splash of style and sophistication to your home- as well as adding safety and security to protect your home and your family. Take a look at all of our...


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