Composite Sliding Gate

Description

This composite sliding driveway gate pairs a heavy-duty anthracite metal frame with horizontal grey woodgrain composite slats, creating a contemporary screened look that still allows glimpses through the gate line. Mounted on a floor-level track with a wall-fixed automation unit, it glides smoothly across the driveway opening rather than swinging, making it ideal for properties where space in front of the gate is limited.

Design of This Composite Sliding Driveway Gate

The design of this composite sliding driveway gate centres on its horizontal slatted infill, which delivers a timber-effect finish without the visible grain lines of real wood.

• Dark powder coated frame in a box-section style, visible along the top rail and vertical posts
• Rows of grey woodgrain composite boards fitted horizontally across the full width of the gate
• Solid bottom rail supporting the slats above the sliding track mechanism
• Clean, uniform slat spacing giving a linear, symmetrical appearance

Automation and Running Gear

An automation motor box is fixed to the wall alongside the gate, connected to a geared track system set into the ground, allowing the gate to slide open and closed under power rather than being pushed by hand.

Build and Finish

The frame of this sliding driveway gate is finished in a dark anthracite powder coating, giving a smooth, even surface that contrasts against the lighter composite slats.

• Box-section metal framing forming the perimeter and internal support of the gate
• Composite slats fitted in an evenly spaced horizontal pattern
• Bottom-mounted sliding track hardware, kept low profile against the driveway surface
• Wall-mounted motor housing positioned at the gate’s leading edge

Why This Gate Suits Driveways with Limited Swing Space

Because it slides sideways along a track rather than swinging inward or outward, this composite sliding driveway gate is well suited to sloped drives, tight entrances, or driveways positioned close to a road or path.

• No swing arc needed either side of the gate
• Track-mounted operation keeps the gate close to the boundary wall or fence when open
• Composite slats offer a wood-look finish within a metal-framed structure
• Suits both period and modern property frontages shown against a rendered wall in the image

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this composite sliding driveway gate suitable for automation?

Yes, the gate pictured is fitted with a wall-mounted motor and geared track, so it is designed to be operated automatically as a sliding gate.

What is the gate infill made from?

The infill consists of horizontal composite boards in a grey woodgrain finish, set within a powder coated metal frame.

Does this gate swing or slide open?

This is a sliding gate that runs along a floor-mounted track, moving sideways parallel to the boundary rather than swinging on hinges.