Vertical slat side gate
Vertical slats with a keypad for keyless entry.
An aluminum gate is a driveway, side or privacy gate built from powder-coated aluminum, usually in horizontal or vertical slats. Aluminum doesn’t rust, weighs far less than steel, and needs almost no upkeep, which makes it ideal near the coast, on hillsides and for automatic gates, where a lighter gate is easier on the operator. Eagle Automatic Gate & Door builds and installs aluminum and modern slat gates across the Bay Area, with matching fences, walk gates and openers.
Updated October 2026
Every aluminum gate is built to your opening, with slat spacing set for the privacy you want.
A lighter gate is easier on the opener, so aluminum gates pair well with residential LiftMaster operators and battery backup.
“Aluminum has become one of the most popular gates we install in the Bay Area, especially near the coast and on modern homes.”
For most homes, yes. A well-built aluminum gate uses thicker structural tubing and a welded or bolted frame, so it stays square and resists bending, while weighing a fraction of steel. That lighter weight is easier on hinges and openers. Where you need maximum security or very wide spans, steel can still be the better pick, and we’ll tell you which fits. Call our specialist to talk it through.
Ask a gate specialistHeadquartered in Campbell, we serve the South Bay, Peninsula, East Bay, North Bay and Santa Cruz County. Visits are by appointment.
Still not sure? Call us and describe what your gate is doing.
No. Aluminum doesn’t rust, and a powder-coated finish protects the color.
Aluminum is lighter, rust-proof and low-maintenance; steel is stronger for maximum security and very wide spans.
Yes, and its light weight makes it easy on the opener.
It depends on size, style, swing or slide, and any opener. We give a written quote after a free visit.
Yes. We build matching fence panels and walk gates in the same slat style and color.
Our work is backed by a parts and labor warranty, and LiftMaster equipment carries the manufacturer’s warranty.