These gates are side gates to the house with the copper front gate and columns. These are a metal frame design with copper panels. We forge the horizontal members which the copper panels are riveted to. Both the copper and steel are left natural. The steel will rust and the copper will patina over time. Since we are in a dry climate in Arizona we can afford to leave the steel unfinished. If this project was in another climate, a finish would be required on the steel for it to last.