Best fit
Pool enclosures, front yards, gardens, and openings where durable finishes and visual openness matter.
Read the guideAluminum gates
Aluminum gates for refined access and open sightlines.
Blue Squirrel installs aluminum gates for yards, pools, gardens, and visible residential entries across Boulder County and the Front Range. We coordinate the gate frame, posts, hinges, latch, grade, and adjoining fence system.
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Where aluminum gates work best
Tradeoffs to consider
Aluminum is not the right answer for every high-security or impact application, and proprietary components can affect future matching and repair.
Read the guideScope and cost factors
Opening width, height, profile, posts, hardware, self-closing requirements, grade, demolition, and access shape the project.
Read the guideOur process
Coordinate the gate with the panel system and grade
We confirm the opening, swing, clearances, post support, hardware, and any pool or access requirements before the gate is installed.
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Site walk & priorities
We review the fence line, grade, access, gates, drainage, privacy, pets, and the way the property is used.
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Selections & written scope
We confirm materials, heights, posts, gates, removals, finish details, responsibilities, and pricing in writing.
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Installation & daily checks
The crew lays out the work, installs the system, checks alignment and hardware, and keeps the work area organized.
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Final walkthrough & care
We test gates, review the completed fence, explain care and warranty information, and document any final adjustments.
Questions about aluminum gates
Can an aluminum gate be self-closing?
Yes. Self-closing hinges and compatible latching hardware can be specified for pools and other controlled openings. The complete gate must be evaluated against the applicable safety requirements.
Will an aluminum gate work on a slope?
It can, but the swing path and bottom clearance need careful planning. A gate generally stays square, so rising grade may require changing the swing direction, adjusting the opening, or using another configuration.
How is aluminum different from steel for gates?
Aluminum is lighter and corrosion resistant, while steel can provide greater stiffness for large, high-use, or custom openings. Size, infill, automation, exposure, and design determine the better fit.
Can an aluminum gate match ornamental fencing?
Yes. Profiles, pickets, rails, finish, posts, and hardware can be coordinated with the adjoining fence. Manufacturer compatibility matters when adding a gate to an existing system.
Can an aluminum driveway gate be automated?
Many can, when the gate, posts, operator, safety devices, power, clearances, and access controls are designed as a complete system. Automation should not be treated as hardware added at the end.
Plan an aluminum gate around the opening and its daily use.
Tell us whether the gate serves a pool, yard, garden, pet, or entry and share the approximate opening width.