Gorgeous Custom Designed Gates

Well constructed gates and fences are an integral part of an overall landscaping plan, adding style and utility (keeping dogs in and intruders wildlife out). But gates and fences can add so much more than function and safety to a home when they are custom designed and built to last. 

Symbolic entry ways
These symbolic entry points and property boundaries set the tone for the experience of coming home and transitioning from wherever the day has taken us to the relaxation and restoration of being home. What do your home's entry points symbolize for you, and do you feel soothed by beauty when you approach your home?

Custom gate design for a Denver home.

The finished project.

Arterra’s Principal, John Majeski designed the above custom gate for a family near Denver’s botanical gardens. 

The sealed natural pine wood with touches of western red cedar accent and classic metal handle add style and contrast for visual appeal against a harsh stucco fence. 

Materials we prefer 
Some of our favorite materials to work with are ornamental iron and wood. Western red cedar has a beautiful tenor and ages well with our treatment of a high quality oil based sealer to prevent splitting and shrinkage in Colorado’s dry climate. Composite fences may also be a durable option for those who want a maintenance free fencing solution. 

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