Our gate got hit by a car and so im replacing it.
My Plan was a steel and Iroko / IPE wood gate with the same the Ped gate (Unifi AI Pro Camera to open the gate with number plate recondition and a Unifi Intercom)
Then I got to thinking last night maybe I can make a steel frame but infill with Aluminium "planks" to looks like wood. This way I can replace any infill that gets damaged but at the same time not have to treat the wood every year.
2 questions:
1 - does this seem like a good idea
2 - does anyone know of a supplier or brand of aluminium cladding that really looks like wood?
I spoke to the gate guy he has never done it before but is willing to try.
Budget is mid range at max £12k for gate/ped gate exc automation/cameras so I cant go too crazy.
My Plan was a steel and Iroko / IPE wood gate with the same the Ped gate (Unifi AI Pro Camera to open the gate with number plate recondition and a Unifi Intercom)
Then I got to thinking last night maybe I can make a steel frame but infill with Aluminium "planks" to looks like wood. This way I can replace any infill that gets damaged but at the same time not have to treat the wood every year.
2 questions:
1 - does this seem like a good idea
2 - does anyone know of a supplier or brand of aluminium cladding that really looks like wood?
I spoke to the gate guy he has never done it before but is willing to try.
Budget is mid range at max £12k for gate/ped gate exc automation/cameras so I cant go too crazy.
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