Gate Guides

    Answers to the questions homeowners ask us before they automate or replace a gate.

    Black iron driveway gate between stone pillars, Kodiak Gates & Iron

    How do I automate a gate I already have?

    Yes, most gates you already have can be automated. Here is what has to be true about the gate, the posts and the power, from a Caldwell, Idaho gate shop.

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    Custom iron cabin gate with a mountain and pine tree design in the snow, by Kodiak Gates & Iron

    Can a driveway gate run on solar power?

    Yes, a driveway gate can run on solar power in Idaho, even in winter. How the panel and battery work, and when solar beats running power to the gate.

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    Black iron scalloped double gate beside a home, by Kodiak Gates & Iron

    Can I open my gate from my phone?

    Yes, you can open your driveway gate from your phone. What it takes at the gate, wifi or cell signal, keypads and cameras, from a Caldwell, Idaho gate shop.

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    Custom scrolled iron gate on the welding table at the Kodiak Gates & Iron shop

    What happens to an electric gate in a power outage?

    In a power outage, an electric gate can be opened by hand with the manual release, and a battery backup keeps it running. Explained by a Caldwell, Idaho gate shop.

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