01Perimeter FrameThe frame controls geometry and resists sagging or twisting. Profile size, wall thickness, corner construction and reinforcement matter.
02Hinges & PostsEvery cycle transfers load through the hinges into the post or wall. The hinge side needs reliable structural support.
03Latches & ClosersLatches, stops, closers and access-control hardware need solid attachment and proper alignment for dependable daily use.
04Privacy & WindA solid gate can act like a sail. Width, height, gaps, location, frame and posts should be selected with wind exposure in mind.
01The Connection to the HomeSide gates often sit next to or attach near a residence. A combustible fence-and-gate line can become part of a fire pathway toward the structure.
02The First Five FeetZone 0 is the first 0 to 5 feet around a structure. The objective is an ember-resistant area with fewer materials capable of contributing to ignition.
03The Aluminum AlternativeAn all-aluminum gate can retain noncombustible aluminum in the frame and infill while still offering white, architectural colors and wood-look finishes.
HEATRadiant HeatVinyl is thermoplastic, and CAL FIRE identifies deformation under radiant heat as a vulnerability. Aluminum does not behave like PVC.
UVSun & ColorModern vinyl often uses UV stabilizers, but appearance depends on formulation, color, climate and exposure. Aluglobus uses an architectural powder-coated finish.
MOVEThermal MovementPVC and aluminum both move as temperatures change. Proper gaps, attachment and hardware clearance help prevent binding or distortion.
IMPACTDamage & RepairVinyl can crack or break under enough force, while aluminum can dent or bend. Ask how infill and hardware can be accessed and replaced.
VINYL APPROACHWhite Appearance Through PVCThe color and surface are part of the plastic profile. Structural framing and automation capability still need to be confirmed.
ALUGLOBUS APPROACHWhite or Wood Look. Aluminum Underneath.Choose white, black, bronze, gray, custom RAL or Ipe, Walnut, Yellow Oak, White Oak and Warm Teak-inspired finishes.
Fabricated GateWidth, height, frame profile, reinforcement, infill, privacy level, finish and gate configuration determine fabrication cost. A vinyl panel price is not a complete gate quote.
Hardware & AutomationHinges, latches, closers, rollers, tracks, operators, controls and safety devices can represent a major part of the project.
Ownership CostInclude alignment, cleaning, hardware service, operator maintenance, repair access and the ability to match replacement material later.
VINYL-FIRSTPVC plastic materialCan deform under radiant heatFrame must still be specifiedHinge and motor support must be confirmedNot a noncombustible Zone 0 solution
ALUMINUM-SYSTEMStructural aluminum frameHD and motor-ready optionsNoncombustible aluminum material7-stage pretreatment and AAMA 2604Custom sizes, colors and wood looks