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Gates & doors for fence, garden, driveway

The entrance to your property – securely closed, neatly fitted.

Garden gates, fence gates and double-leaf driveway gates made of metal, color-matched to your fence system, made as a system or to measure. Choose your model and order online.

  • ab 240 €
  • Lieferung in 14–21 Tagen
  • Nach Maß gefertigt
  • Für Privat & Gewerbe
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Fence gates and driveway gates: functional access solutions and property protection

Fence gates, garden doors, and driveway gatesform the functional interfaces of a property enclosure. They serve for controlled access management and significantly contribute to security and privacy. When selecting a suitable gate system, in addition to architectural integration, the focus is primarily on mechanical load-bearing capacity and weather resistance. The systems from Kirchberger Metall are manufactured in Germany according to high-quality standards and can be precisely matched to the existing fence or wall structure through individual custom manufacturing.

Protective function for people and animals

Beyond the purely visual aspect, access solutions fulfill important security functions. A lockable gate prevents unauthorized entry to the property by third parties and simultaneously offers protection for residents. Especially for households with children or pets, a stable gate system is indispensable to prevent uncontrolled leaving of the secured area. Depending on requirements, the gates can be constructed to be opaque to increase privacy, or executed in an open bar design to maintain transparency.

Configuration options: single-leaf doors and double-leaf gates

The structural design depends on the type of use. While single-leaf garden doors primarily serve as pedestrian access, double-leaf gates are generally used for driveways. These can be operated manually or equipped with electric drives for automated control, depending on technical requirements. Additional design freedom is offered by various post caps (e.g., in pyramid or spherical shape) as well as different infills such as slats, perforated sheets, or forged elements.

Technical planning: heights, widths, and foundation

For the impeccable function of the gate system, correct dimensioning and a stable foundation are required:

  • Height:Standard heights range between 1.20 m and 2.00 m. The choice should be based on the adjacent fence height to ensure a homogeneous overall appearance.
  • Foundation depth:To prevent frost damage and to safely absorb the leverage forces of the gate leaves, the foundation must be constructed at a frost-free depth of at least 60 to 80 cm.
  • Soil conditions:For heavy steel gates or wide double-leaf gates, a static analysis of the subsoil and appropriate dimensioning of the gate posts are absolutely essential.

Delivery and Installation

The access systems are delivered ready for assembly, which enables efficient installation at the destination. Detailed technical documentation allows for professional self-assembly by qualified users. All components, including locking technology and fittings, are optimized for permanent outdoor use and ensure high functional reliability over the entire life cycle of the system.

Questions and Answers

The hinges should be firmly welded so they cannot simply be unscrewed. An anti-lift device also prevents the closed gate from being pried upward off its hinges with a crowbar.

• Dig a rectangular hole at least 80 cm deep (frost-free).• Place the post in perfectly plumb and secure it with wooden battens.• Pour in moist C25/30 concrete, compact it well, and let it cure for a few days.

A clear passage width (distance between the posts) of at least 3.00 meters is recommended for comfortably driving through with a standard passenger car. If the approach is at an angle, more generous dimensions should be planned.

With asymmetrical gates (e.g. a wide leaf for cars and a narrow one for pedestrians), the wider leaf exerts significantly greater leverage. The gate post for this leaf must therefore be sized more heavily and anchored in a larger concrete foundation.

For maximum longevity, metal is the best choice. Powder-coated aluminum or hot-dip galvanized steel cannot rot, are extremely stable, and, unlike wood, do not warp with fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

Enclosures such as fences and gates are usually permit-free up to a height of approx. 1.50 to 2.00 meters (depending on the state building code). A building permit is rarely necessary, but municipal development plans should be observed.

Yes, with stable gate leaves, retrofitting is easily possible. Special brackets are screwed onto the gate leaves and posts, into which the electric linear drives or articulated arms are then mounted.

Modern electric gate operators offer a wide range of smart home integrations. They can easily be retrofitted with modules for Bluetooth app control, Wi-Fi gateways, or biometric fingerprint scanners.

No, this is prohibited for traffic safety reasons. Gates must open inward (into the property) so as not to endanger pedestrians and cyclists on the public sidewalk.