Should a Gate Open In or Out?

An age-old conundrum for many homeowners is whether a gate is supposed to open in or out.

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Driveway gate

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Garden Gate

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Front Gate

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In most cases, it’s not a rule set in stone, but rather one of convenience, safety, and common sense.

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Should a Gate Open In or Out?

An age-old conundrum for many homeowners is whether a gate is supposed to open in or out.

An age-old conundrum for many homeowners is whether a gate is supposed to open in or out.

However, gates, in almost all instances, should either open both ways or inward.

However, gates, in almost all instances, should either open both ways or inward.

Driveway gate

Driveway gates should open inward so drivers can pull out further into the street safely.

Garden Gate

You probably want this gate to open in because you're more likely carrying supplies into your garden than pulling them out.

Front Gate

Front gates should open inward most of the time as it could block the walkway.

In most cases, it’s not a rule set in stone, but rather one of convenience, safety, and common sense.

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