Gates & Entry Systems

Custom metal gate systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and public applications.

typical services

  • Pedestrian Access Gates for Public and Private Entry Points

  • Vehicular and Service Gates for Controlled Site Access

  • Slide Gates and Gate Systems Coordinated with Site Security Requirements

  • Decorative and Ornamental Gates for Residential or Architectural Settings

  • Dumpster Gates and Enclosure Gate Systems

  • Integrated Fence & Gate Packages

Typical Clients

  • General Contractors and Site Contractors

  • Municipalities and Public Agencies

  • Industrial Facilities and Operations Team

  • Commercial Property Owners and Facility Managers

  • Residential Owners and Custom Home Builders

  • Projects Requiring Dumpster Enclosures and Controlled Service Access

  • Other fabricators Seeking Specialty Fabrication Support or Additional Production Capacity

    • University of Notre Dame

    • Village Contractors

    • Havens

    • Grassy Creek

  • Custom fabricated sliding metal gate system installed between masonry walls.

    steel dumpster enclosure swing gates with infill panels, designed to screen service areas and control access

  • Custom fabricated metal gate with wood infill panels.

    steel gate frames fabricated with wood infill panels for privacy and enclosure

  • Custom fabricated metal entry gate installed between brick columns.

    Estate-style vehicular entry gate system fabricated for private property access

  • Decorative metal entry gates fabricated for landscaped site entrance.

    custom curved steel vehicular gate fabricated with ornamental detailing and site integration

  • Metal‑framed backboard panel fabricated for exterior display.

    single-leaf service gate fabricated with steel frame and wood infill panels

Materials & Finishes

Materials and finishes are selected based on gate size, expected use, environmental exposure, and long-term durability requirements. Gate systems are fabricated for project specifications to ensure structural integrity, proper operation, and coordination with hardware and access control systems.

  • Best For - Most pedestrian and vehicular gate frames, posts, and structural members.
    Why It’s Used - Strong, versatile, and well‑suited for welded gate fabrication and hardware integration.
    Common Applications - Gate frames, posts, bracing, hinge supports, hardware mounting plates, and structural infill framing. Note - Requires a protective finish for exterior exposure. Common Grades - ASTM A36, A500 (HSS), A53 (pipe)

  • Best For - Exterior environments where corrosion resistance is critical.
    Why It’s Used - Provides long‑term corrosion protection for exposed gate systems.
    Important Note - Galvanizing can affect finish smoothness and dimensional tolerances and may require fabrication and hardware selections that accommodate the galvanizing process. Standards - Typically galvanized per ASTM A123 (fabricated steel) and ASTM A153 (hardware) where specified.

  • Best For - Specialty exterior or architectural applications requiring corrosion resistance and a refined appearance.
    Why It’s Used - Durable, corrosion‑resistant option where specified by design or environment. Common Applications - Entry gates, specialty infill panels, hardware interfaces, or architectural accent elements. Common Grades - 304 / 304L and 316 / 316L when specfied.

Gate Materials:

Gate types & design options:

  • Single‑leaf gates fabricated for controlled access points within fencing systems, courtyards, and secured perimeters.

  • Gates fabricated for drive lanes, service entrances, security checkpoints, and controlled vehicle access areas.

  • Sliding gate systems fabricated for sites requiring controlled access where swing clearance is limited or impractical.

  • Architectural gates fabricated to complement surrounding site features , fencing, and entry aesthetics.

    • Vertical pickets or bars

    • Solid panels or privacy infill

    • Decorative cut patterns, when used as architectural metal

  • Best For - Gates receiving field‑applied coatings or final paint systems.
    Applied after fabrication to provide temporary corrosion protection prior to installation. Important Note - Shop primer is intended to reduce rust during handling and shipping and is not a final finish unless specifically noted in project specifications.

  • Best For - Architectural gates requiring consistent color and a durable finish.
    Important Note - Powder coating over galvanized surfaces may not present as smooth as powder coating over raw steel - expectations should be established early when specified. Color Considerations - Powder coat colors are typically selected from RAL standard color ranges; specialty colors may be limited. Metallic powders often require a clear coat for consistency and durability.

  • Best For - Exterior gates requiring long‑term corrosion protection. Commonly specified for perimeter and exposed gate systems.
    Fabrication and hardware coordination is required to support galvanizing requirements and proper post-installation operation.

finish systems:

Fabrication & Installation

Gate systems are fabricated in-house and coordinated with site conditions, post locations, and surrounding fence or masonry interfaces. When required, we support field dimensions and installation coordination to ensure proper fit, swing/slide clearance, and reliable operation at the finished site.

Custom ornamental metal gate fabricated in shop prior to installation.
Ornamental metal gate fabrication in progress in metal fabrication shop.

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