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The making of a pedestrian gate

Initial Estimate

The early stages of production are extremely important for making a quality product.

At GDU, we work to get the design, measurements, and the structure of the product 100% dialed in from the beginning. The free estimate is THE crucial first step into making a design that will live in your home for decades to come. Not only will your piece be handmade and constructed in our local warehouse, BUT it will also be completely unique to your home alone.

So what are some of the building blocks for a custom design?? Read more

Painted Wood Garage Doors

We love the word “custom” and GDU and our wood garage doors are the centerpiece for this product line. What most consumers don’t realize about wood garage doors are the amount of variety there is out there.  Iron accessories, the type of staining, or painting  you can do for this door, really brings the personality of the home to life. Here are some different wood garage doors that have come from our warehouse:

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Wooden Driveway Gate

Happy Monday from GDU! We have decided to call this #MakeanEntranceMonday where we feature all our custom driveway gates, entry gates, and awning windows. We all know the first day back to the grind is a bit rough, so why not add some style??

Today we are showing the exact same gate, but done two different ways. We have the raw version up first. This gate is in it’s most natural form with no treatments or paint added:

Wooden Driveway Gate

The texture of pure wood adds a rustic feel to the exterior of this property while still appearing elegant. The recessed panels and diagonal lines are easily seen in this state.

Our wooden driveway gates can be made to either be stain or paint grade. However, if you prefer to have neither and keep this natural look, let your estimator know and he can get you the options you need!

Up next is the stained version of this gate. Beautiful and simple, but definitely adds an overall different feel to the external view:

Wooden Driveway Gate

This was the final version we created for a customer in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. The stain matches the stone posts attached and gives a very east coast vibe to the final product.

No matter what you are looking for our design consultants can find you options you might have never even thought you wanted! Check out other styles on our website and learn more about getting your free estimate today!

New Garage Doors

Getting your home upgraded is both a process and an investment. Starting with a garage door, the biggest door in your home, is a great step!

Now that you’ve started the process of getting a new garage door, what can you expect? How long is the process and what should you be aware of AFTER the installation??

Let’s start from the very beginning… Read more