What gate material should you use? The choice is yours. An electric gate does not just represent an object used to fill a gap in the fence around your home, but should enhance your home. Your gate can be in steel or wood; the images alongside can give you some ideas and help you choose the ideal solution. Steel is a material that can be cut, pressed, bent and engraved, and it is these techniques that enable the creation of personalised products, making your gate an authentic and unique article. Thanks to these techniques, both classical and modern gate models can be produced. When designing a steel gate, it is important to bear in mind that, for safety reasons, the structure design must be a solid and resistant structure. A steel gate has the advantage of being easy to maintain, as it offers long-lasting resistance to sun and rain. It can be painted, powder coated or galvanised. On the other hand, a wooden gate can be made of different types of wood; the choice depends on your preferences and budget. The beauty of wood grain makes it a good material for a gate. One of the biggest drawbacks to using wood as the main material for your electric gate is its vulnerability to the elements. This constant exposure to strong sunlight, and rain can wreak havoc on many types of wood. Possibly the biggest threat to the integrity of your wood gate is moisture, which can come in the form of rain, and even humidity in the air. This can cause your wooden gate to warp and buckle and once it has done that, there is usually no way to reverse or correct the damage. However: it's not all bad news. There are a number of wood treatment methods that have been developed over the years to help your wood gates withstand the forces of nature. These typically involve the application of chemicals in the factory prior to shipping them out to the construction suppliers. These protective chemicals help make your wood more resilient and durable in the face of rugged weather conditions, and greatly increase their serviceable life. Nice in Spain Expert Gates on the Costa del Sol have been installing Nice automation systems for the English speaking community since 2000. Contact us on; Tel.0034 952565772 Mob. 0034 636394641 email info@expertgates.com home · reasons · how to fit a slide motor · how automation works · make it safe · photocells · press releases  improve remote range · installing posts · loop detection · how to install underground motors · swing gates slide gates · garage door · why automate · why nice · remotes · accessories · manuals · contact us Sign up for our Free Newsletter Download a free Nice  catalogue.