The Benefits of Barrier Gates — gates project photo from LS Fencing & Metal Work in the Fraser Valley.

The Benefits of Barrier Gates — LS Fencing & Metal Work.

March 14, 20174 min readGatesCommercial

The Benefits of Barrier Gates

Where barrier gates make sense — municipal access roads, parking lots, private driveways — and what to spec for a gate that lasts.

Barrier gates are the quiet workhorses of access control. They aren't glamorous, but they solve a specific problem cheaply and reliably: keep unauthorized vehicles out without building a full perimeter.

Where they earn their keep

  • Municipal service roads and trailhead access
  • Employee-only parking lot entries
  • Private driveways and rural properties
  • Construction and storage yards

What to spec

Galvanized 2" or 2-3/8" schedule 40 pipe for the arm, a lockable drop pin at the strike post, and reflective tape at both ends. For higher-traffic gates, upgrade to a counterweighted arm and a padlock housing that doesn't freeze up in December.

Automation

We can pair barrier gates with keypad, card reader, or LTE-controlled operators for sites that need audit trails without the cost of a full slide gate.

If a barrier gate fits your site, we can spec, fabricate, and install it in-house — no subcontractors, no waiting.