Hardwood Gates – Enhance The Look And Feel of Your House Gates are an integral part in the construction of any building, be it a private house or an office building. The design and type of gate can very well create the first impression a person gets while entering the premises. Gates can be made of iron or steel or of wood, hardwood gates or softwood.

While metallic doors are more often used in office building, campuses and factories, the wooden gates can be seen more in front of private houses or mansions. Wooden gates lend beauty, elegance and class to the house. Wood gives a more personal, warm and classy feel to a house. Now while choosing the type of wooden door you want to install, it is very important to consult with the architect about the type of wood with which the gates will be made.

Wood can be of two types- Hardwood and Softwood. Hardwood is stronger, more durable and more difficult to work with than softwood. Hardwood is more resistant to weather extremities and therefore lasts longer than softwood. Thus, Hardwood is also quite expensive. Although from a durability and longevity perspective, hardwood gates cannot compare …