Every project at Thor Metal Art follows a proven process — from that first phone call to the final bolt on your new gate or railing. This post takes you inside a recent Coral Gables estate project: a custom aluminum entry gate with integrated intercom, flanked by matching privacy panels.
Phase 1: Design Consultation
The project began with a site visit. Karel Frometa met with the homeowner to assess the driveway opening (22 feet), discuss the architectural style, and review material options. The client wanted a gate that looked ornate but required minimal maintenance — the right use case for aluminum with a bronze powder coat.
Phase 2: Shop Fabrication
Fabrication took place in our Hialeah shop over 18 working days: CNC plasma cutting, water jet cutting for ornamental details, TIG welding of all structural joints, grinding, finishing, sandblasting, zinc primer, and bronze powder coat curing.
Phase 3: Site Installation
Installation required two days: concrete footings and electrical conduit on day one, post setting, gate hanging, hardware, and motor programming on day two. The intercom was connected to the existing home automation system.
The Result
The finished gate became the focal point of the property. Three neighbors asked for our card within the first week.
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