DIY Driveway gate install

[tcook8296]

Its hard to see all the detail in this gate. This sunst pic is one of my favorite pics. If you look close, there is a doe and fawn on the left bedded down, several birds, a raccoon, woodpecker, rabbit, all the way on the right a bedded buck with another standing on the end and of course the 2 in the center

I installed Led spot lights powered by a low voltage transformer powered by the solar panels I installed. The lights are brighter than I thought they would be. Ive done a lot of high end lighting systems for some of my customers.  Solar lights dont give a uniform look and are not bright enough. This was my first LED install and I think it came out good. I have been playing around with different ways to illuminate the gate but finding it difficult to get the look I want. Also, I am finding it challenging to keep the lights running for an extended amount of time. 

Edited March 24, 2018 by tcook8296

[68Ioweu1]

Wow, just wow. 

This is what goal oriented looks like in the form of landscaping.

that wagon is too nice to be left outside, I reccomend temporary seasonal ornamentation.

[tcook8296]

10 minutes ago, 68Ioweu1 said:

Wow, just wow. 

This is what goal oriented looks like in the form of landscaping.

that wagon is too nice to be left outside, I reccomend temporary seasonal ornamentation.

I coat the wagon with water sealer. My wife does her own seasonal decorations

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[tcook8296]

Im still working on finishing the tops of the stone columns and started on the gate controller installation.  Ive been waiting it seems like forever for all of my approvals and permits for the house build. I will never do it again. Everything takes so long to do anything in this state and the fees that go along with it is nothing short of robbery. Ive had a lot of time waiting, so this project kills the time. Finally got all the permits for the house but this weather is killing me

Will update pics later

Edited March 24, 2018 by tcook8296

[Blackfin89]

That looks amazing, it’s also awesome you did it all yourself nice job.

[NJREALTOR]

When are we framing the hip roofs on those columns?

[tcook8296]

7 minutes ago, NJREALTOR said:

When are we framing the hip roofs on those columns?

Funny you say that, Ive been waiting a couple weeks now for a guy to help me frame the tops. I do as much as I can. I have done some minor framing before, but angles challenge me

 

 

Edited March 24, 2018 by tcook8296

[KBfishing]

All you need now is the automatic gate opener.  

[Russ 11]

Tom I will say when you do something it's all in . It looks awesome ! 

[68Ioweu1]

Good idea with the water sealer!

[Jerzguy2]

Probably one of the best entrances in NJ, if not the whole North East!!! Love the wagon in the landscaping.

[Psehunter]

That looks great!!!

[MightyOak]

Gate looks incredible

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[Lunatic]

10 hours ago, tcook8296 said:

Its hard to see all the detail in this gate. This sunst pic is one of my favorite pics. If you look close, there is a doe and fawn on the left bedded down, several birds, a raccoon, woodpecker, rabbit, all the way on the right a bedded buck with another standing on the end and of course the 2 in the center

I installed Led spot lights powered by a low voltage transformer powered by the solar panels I installed. The lights are brighter than I thought they would be. Ive done a lot of high end lighting systems for some of my customers.  Solar lights dont give a uniform look and are not bright enough. This was my first LED install and I think it came out good. I have been playing around with different ways to illuminate the gate but finding it difficult to get the look I want. Also, I am finding it challenging to keep the lights running for an extended amount of time. 

Very nice. You have some skills !!!!!!

[tcook8296]

I started on the installation of the opener. 

I dug a small trench across the drive. One will be for a mag lock to secure the gate and the other for a camera to monitor the entrance. 

The opener arm only came with a 5 ft cord. I wanted to mount the control box further away so I installed conduits to place the box further from the gate and out site. I pulled the wire through the conduits, wired the control and installed a keypad. I just need to get the brackets welded on for the opener arm.