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USA Roofing LLC

2417 FREDERICK RD
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USA Roofing LLC

2417 FREDERICK RD
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3 years of experience

“More Than Just a Roof”. We are a Storm Damage Restoration Group specialized in Roofing & Gutters. Serving Alabama and Georgia. +1 (334) 246-9996 usaroofingllc.com Licensed | Bonded | Insured

“More Than Just a Roof”. We are a Storm Damage Restoration Group specialized in Roofing & Gutters. Serving Alabama and Georgia. +1 (334) 246-9996 usaroofingllc.com Licensed | Bonded | Insured








Nelsons Electronic Systems

301 S Pettus St
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Nelsons Electronic Systems

301 S Pettus St
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54 years of experience

NELSON'S ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS has installed the most reliable security systems in the Wiregrass and outside areas for over 40 years. Edmon Nelson, owner and president, was certified by the National Burglary and Fire Alarm Association shortly after it's inception in 1986. He was a founding member of the Alabama Alarm Association in 1982 and served as that organization's President in 1994. Edmon continued to serve on the Board of Directors for the Alabama Alarm Association for 24 years.

NELSON'S ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS has installed the most reliable security systems in the Wiregrass and outside areas for over 40 years. Edmon Nelson, owner and president, was certified by the National Burglary and Fire Alarm Association shortly after it's inception in 1986. He was a founding member of the Alabama Alarm Association in 1982 and served as that organization's President in 1994. Edmon continued to serve on the Board of Directors for the Alabama Alarm Association for 24 years.


Friday's Fix-It & Renovations

5745 Hitching Post Court
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Friday's Fix-It & Renovations

5745 Hitching Post Court
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18 years of experience

Friday's Fix-It & Renovations is a local general contracting company in Montgomery, Alabama specializing in complete home renovations, which includes but not limited to paint, flooring, electrical, plumbing, tile, roofing, lighting, windows, drywall, exterior and interior. Free estimates. Licensed and insured.

Friday's Fix-It & Renovations is a local general contracting company in Montgomery, Alabama specializing in complete home renovations, which includes but not limited to paint, flooring, electrical, plumbing, tile, roofing, lighting, windows, drywall, exterior and interior. Free estimates. Licensed and insured.


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Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

Double gates come with the same gaps as single gates, with hinges taking up a quarter of an inch of space. The difference is that double fence gates also have a center gap, which needs a little more clearance. Space the center gap at half an inch instead of the usual three-eighths of an inch for a single gate. 

Installing your own gate is possible, but we don’t recommend it. Gates can weigh hundreds of pounds in some cases, and even types of gates made from the lightest materials are heavy, bulky, and difficult to maneuver into place. Positioning your gate perfectly is also crucial to make sure it swings smoothly and either closes automatically or doesn’t close without force, depending on your preferences. Mistakes made by DIYers can be quite costly, too, as the materials alone average around $1,000. As such, it’s better to hire a professional gate installer.

If you only use your gate as a pedestrian, walking through without a vehicle, you’re fine to stick with a single fence gate. If your fence opening needs to accommodate vehicles of any kind, from cars to trucks to 4-wheelers, then a double fence gate will suit the space much better and give you more freedom. 

Fence gates sag because they have no support on the latch side of the gate to help hold them aloft. A gate wheel fixes that problem by providing support for that latch side. Remember that the ground must be level in front of the gate so the wheel can roll freely when you open and close it. If the terrain is uneven or slopes, a gate wheel won’t work.

Generally, the standard 10- to 12-inch-long and 1- to 1.5-inch-diameter gate springs will work. However, if you have an especially wide, thick, or heavy garden gate, you may need to opt for a longer, broader—and pricier—model to ensure secure closure and good longevity. These typically range between 12 and 16 inches long and are over 1.5 inches in diameter.

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