Gate style
Slat feature gate*
First impressions, sorted.
A gate built from horizontal slats (aluminium or timber such as merbau), usually as a driveway or pedestrian gate matching a slat fence. A design statement at the front of the house.
Honest advice
Is a slat feature gate right for you?*
After 20+ years of building them, here’s when we’d recommend a slat feature gate, and when we’d point you to something else.
It’s a great fit if…
You have, or are building, a slat fence
Matching slat size and gaps gives one seamless, architect-style frontage.
You want the front of the house to stand out
A slat gate is often the feature of the whole street front, and works as a swing, sliding or pedestrian gate.
You want privacy with light and air
Gaps can be tuned from near-private (5–10 mm) to open (20 mm+).
You might prefer something else if…
You want the lowest cost
Slat gates cost more than plain designs because of the material and a stronger frame.
Consider: Swing gateYou want complete privacy
Even small gaps can be seen through up close.
It’s a pool gate
Horizontal slats can be climbable, so they generally don’t suit pool barriers.
Consider: Pedestrian gate
Request a quote or want to know more?
Tell us a little about your property and we’ll reply with honest advice on whether a slat feature gate suits, plus a fixed price in writing. No obligation.
Colours and finishes
What colours can I choose?*
Aluminium slats and frame
Any colourAny colour you choose. The metal is powder coated, so we can match almost anything: your house trim, a Colorbond colour or a custom shade.
Textures available:
- Matt
- Satin
- Gloss
- Textured
- Woodgrain-look (aluminium)
- Aluminium slats are also available in woodgrain-look powder coat finishes, or the gate can use timber slats to match a timber slat fence.
Compare side by side*
- Relative cost
- $$$ · Upper mid-range
- $ · Most affordable
- Typical lifespan
- 15–25+ yrs
- 15–30+ yrs
- Maintenance
- Low (aluminium) / medium (merbau)
- Very low
- Space needed
- Depends on swing or slide
- Clear swing area inside the gate
- Best for
- Modern street fronts with slat fences
- Flat driveways and paths
- Biggest upside
- High-impact modern look that matches slat fences
- Most affordable and simplest gate
- Biggest downside
- Costs more than plain gates; not fully private
- Needs clear space and level ground to swing
- Relative cost
- $$$ · Upper mid-range
- $$$ · Upper mid-range
- Typical lifespan
- 15–25+ yrs
- 15–30+ yrs
- Maintenance
- Low (aluminium) / medium (merbau)
- Medium: track cleaning, motor service
- Space needed
- Depends on swing or slide
- Clear run beside the opening
- Best for
- Modern street fronts with slat fences
- Sloping or tight driveways, automation
- Biggest upside
- High-impact modern look that matches slat fences
- Takes no driveway space; easiest to automate
- Biggest downside
- Costs more than plain gates; not fully private
- Costs more; needs room to slide
- Relative cost
- $$$ · Upper mid-range
- $ · Most affordable
- Typical lifespan
- 15–25+ yrs
- 15–30+ yrs
- Maintenance
- Low (aluminium) / medium (merbau)
- Low
- Space needed
- Depends on swing or slide
- Small swing area
- Best for
- Modern street fronts with slat fences
- Everyday walk-in and side access
- Biggest upside
- High-impact modern look that matches slat fences
- Cheap, convenient everyday access
- Biggest downside
- Costs more than plain gates; not fully private
- Narrow; latches wear first
This guide is general information to help you compare options. Lifespans and costs vary with materials, site conditions and care. We’ll give you honest, specific advice when we measure up, even if it means a cheaper option.
Imagine pulling into your driveway tonight and loving what you see.
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