When it comes to selecting the perfect gate for your property, the right choice can enhance the aesthetics, security, and value of your home. At Undercover Industries, we specialize in custom-manufactured aluminium gates, offering homeowners, builders, landscapers, and housing companies stylish, functional, and durable solutions. Aluminium gates provide a long-lasting alternative to timber, ensuring your gates won’t twist, buckle, split, or sag, even in New Zealand’s harsh coastal climate. With a variety of styles, finishes, and options to choose from, finding the right gate has never been easier. Here’s what to consider when selecting an aluminium gate for your home:
Why Do You Want a Gate?
The first step in choosing a gate is understanding its purpose. Ask yourself:
• Is it primarily for security?
• Do you need privacy for your yard or outdoor entertainment area?
• Are you enclosing a swimming pool for safety?
• Is the gate purely for curb appeal and aesthetics?
For example, a glass panel gate is ideal for pool safety but doesn’t offer much privacy. On the other hand, Tongue and Groove Gates provide total privacy, forming a solid panel that blocks views into your yard. Identifying your needs will help you choose the style and functionality that works best for your home.
How Much Space Do You Have?
Assessing your available space is crucial to selecting the right gate design:
• Sliding Gates: Ideal for short or narrow driveways, sliding gates open alongside your property, requiring minimal space.
• Swinging Gates: Best suited for larger driveways with ample room. If you opt for a swinging gate, consider whether it will open into or out of your property. Gates opening inward are ideal for areas with high foot or vehicle traffic, while outward-swinging gates work well for quiet streets or rural settings.
At Undercover Industries, we custom design and install gates tailored to the layout of your property, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal functionality.
What Style Do You Like?
Choosing the style of your aluminium gate is where your vision comes to life. Undercover Industries offers a range of designs to suit your preferences, from sleek modern looks to timeless classics:
• Slat Gates: A contemporary option that balances privacy and style. Available in horizontal or vertical slat configurations, with adjustable spacing to suit your needs. These gates are low-maintenance and feature welded construction, eliminating screws or fasteners.
• Slat Gates: Offering increased privacy compared to slat gates, louvre gates add a sophisticated and elegant look to any home. Like all our gates, they are custom fabricated and powder-coated to your choice of colour.
• Tongue and Groove Gates: Perfect for ultimate privacy, these gates form a solid panel and can be installed horizontally or vertically for a tailored finish.
All our aluminium gates are powder-coated in your chosen colour from the Dulux Colour Range, ensuring a stylish, durable finish that complements your home’s exterior.
Do You Need Automation?
Automatic gates add an extra layer of convenience and security to your property. If you frequently use your gate, an automated system can save time and effort, while also enhancing safety. Though they come with a higher initial investment, the added convenience and peace of mind often make automation well worth the cost.
Undercover Industries can guide you through the benefits of automatic gates and help you decide if this feature aligns with your needs.
Do You Need More Privacy?
If privacy is a priority, consider choosing gates that offer less transparency. For example:
• Louvre Gates: Provide both style and privacy with angled panels that limit visibility.
• Tongue and Groove Gates: Fully solid gates that block views completely, perfect for yards located at street level or close to neighbours.
These options not only protect your privacy but also create a clean and contemporary look for your property.
Why Choose Aluminium?
Unlike timber, aluminium gates won’t warp, rot, or split, and the frames will never rust—making them ideal for New Zealand’s coastal climate. At Undercover Industries, we use only high-quality components, ensuring durable and long-lasting gates that stand up to the elements.
Durable and Stylish Gates for the Bay of Plenty
Undercover Industries installs aluminium gates throughout Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatane, and the wider Bay of Plenty region. All our gates include durable hardware and are crafted to enhance the beauty of your property while providing functionality and reliability.
Whether you’re after a sliding gate for a compact driveway, an automated gate for added security, or a stylish privacy solution, we’ll work with you to create a gate that perfectly complements your home.
Contact Undercover Industries today to discuss your project and discover the benefits of choosing a custom aluminium gate for your property. Let us help you achieve a stylish, functional, and long-lasting result!