Chain-Link Project • Blountsville, Alabama
How We Built a Custom Chain-Link Gate for Sloped Land
A gate opening on a slope can create a problem that a standard rectangular gate cannot solve. This Blountsville project required a custom chain-link gate built out of square so the finished gate would fit the grade of the property.
Why a Standard Gate Would Not Fit
Most gates are naturally thought of as rectangles. That works well when the ground beneath the opening is reasonably level. On this property, the ground changed elevation across the gate opening. Building a normal square gate would have created poor clearance in one area or an excessive gap in another.
The Solution: Build the Gate for the Actual Grade
The chain-link gate frame was custom fabricated out of square to match the slope. The adjoining fence line also had to work with the terrain so the gate could operate correctly and the finished installation would look intentional rather than forced onto the property.
This is why terrain should be considered before gate fabrication. Grade changes can affect the frame shape, hinge placement, bottom clearance, fence line and how the gate swings.
When Custom Fence Work Makes Sense
Slopes are only one example. Custom gate or fence fabrication may also be useful when a property has unusual driveway angles, changing elevations, tight clearances, existing structures or an opening that does not match standard gate dimensions.
A Fence Should Fit the Property
Hooks Fence Company does not assume every property needs the same solution. We look at how the fence will be used, the terrain, access requirements and the material before determining how the fence and gates should be installed.
Considering Chain-Link Fencing?
Hooks Fence Company installs galvanized and black vinyl-coated chain-link fencing for residential, commercial and other properties throughout Northeast Alabama. See more information on our Chain-Link Fence Installation page.
If your property has a slope, unusual gate opening or another challenge, call 256-558-1184 to discuss the project.