When is the best time to install a privacy cover on your wrought iron gate?

• <div><p>You can install a privacy cover on your wrought iron gate anytime. However, pick a dry day if you apply stain or paint to the paneling. If you’re <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/fence-companies/">hiring a local fencing contractor,</a> they often offer better rates in their low season outside the busy spring and summer months.</p></div>

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Q: Which is better, a storm door or a security door?

• <div><p>Each has its use, depending on the scenario. Security doors are primarily intended to keep people out of the home, while storm doors are used to protect the home from extreme weather. Both tend to be made from heavy-duty metal and may include glass panels to allow light to enter the home. Storm doors can feature mesh screens, just like screen doors, to allow for increased ventilation and to keep out pests. Security doors rarely, if ever, have mesh screens.</p></div>

Q: Should I get a double fence gate for my yard?

• <div><p>If you only use your gate as a pedestrian, walking through without a vehicle, you&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: How do I choose a driveway gate?

• <div><p>When choosing a driveway gate, consider the fence material, whether you want an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/automatic-front-gate-options.htm">automatic gate</a> or a manual one, and property limitations like the slope of your driveway. We recommend speaking with a professional driveway gate installer to see what types of gates will work on your property based on your fencing or home&rsquo;s exterior. Keep in mind that driveway gates should range between 10 to 12 feet wide to ensure cars can easily maneuver through the gateway.</p></div>

Q: What is the gap between double gates?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

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Last update on May 14, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Amazing experience. Red Eagle designed and installed our two new driveways for an old Pierson that had no front driveway (only street parking), and a gravel driveway in the back with access from the alley. Super prompt, professional and reasonable. Would be happy to have prospective customers...
RED EAGLE CONCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in June 2025
I contacted K2V Concrete to provide a quote for a concrete driveway at a residential home in McKinleyville. We are a non-profit company located in the San Francisco Bay Area and I was having difficulties finding someone to do the work. Michael was so helpful and was able to complete the work...
K2V Concrete, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2023
Dave and his crew were a pleasure to do business with. He was on time, and completed all work as described. I was very impressed by the accuracy of dropping the Redwoods. He was able to drop them across my driveway with pinpoint accuracy, which saved me thousands of dollars, as I didn’t need to...
D. R .& Son Tree Service
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Reviewed in April 2021
Ross was wonderful to work with. He rebuilt my gate on my wooden fence and did some painting inside and built garden beds for me. It was very affordable and he always worked quickly and was super dependable.
GreenLeaf's Organics Home and Garden
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Reviewed in March 2021
Excellent! Ross is very professional and trustworthy. He works fast and charges fairly. He painted the interior of our home and fixed our broken garden gate. I will definitely hire him again.
GreenLeaf Organics Home and Garden LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
I’m one of those people who enjoys learning about and doing all of their own home improvement projects, but a recent fence installation was definitely more than I could take on. I contacted nearly a dozen local companies and contractors, and Taylor Enterprise Fencing was hands down the best from...
Taylor Enterprise Fencing
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Reviewed in November 2019
Responsible knowledgeable care of the lawns, comes when needed, closes gates. We have been happy with the service for years and hope it continues as the company is growing.
Down To Earth Landscape
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Reviewed in June 2018
Dave Jensen was immediately responsive to my request for an estimate for construction of a cedar privacy fence at my new home. His pricing was competitive and his work was excellent. He worked efficiently with my narrow time line and went above and beyond in doing extra things to fix my adjacent...
Jensen Construction
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Reviewed in February 2017
Great! These two men worked non-stop all day, in the rain, in my driveway and garage, to restore my 'new' 2005 Sienna to its former glory. It really looks like a new vehicle now - I'm amazed. They are easy to communicate with when deciding options, sealer coats, etc., and they know their stuff....
Humboldt Mobile Detailing
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Reviewed in April 2015
They did fine. We didn't want to get our driveway paved, so we just did as much as we had to do for the county not to fine us. Alves was very accommodating. They did fine. Their bid was lower than the other one we got.
Alves Inc
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Mega Power Electric, Inc

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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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"Mega Power Electric is an excellent company to work with. Gary and his team are knowledgeable, honest, and will go out of their way to get the job done right. We installed panels and solar battery storage unit in our home and we're reaping the benefits of being clean and green."

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US Gate Supply | North Hollywood

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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

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"They were excellent. They do good service and I don't have any complaints. They supplied what I wanted."

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"Joshua is great! I purchased the toilets at Home Depot and arranged for Joshua to pick them up. Well HD Lancaster location only had two of the HE toilets that I wanted, so the 3rd toilet was picked up in the HD Palmdale store. Joshua did all this with pleasure. He was on time, work was completed superbly and cleanup was on point. I will always call on Joshua for my Handyman needs..."

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Hampton Enterprise LLC

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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."

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1st Fenced in

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Serving Arcata, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

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1st Fenced in is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

Each has its use, depending on the scenario. Security doors are primarily intended to keep people out of the home, while storm doors are used to protect the home from extreme weather. Both tend to be made from heavy-duty metal and may include glass panels to allow light to enter the home. Storm doors can feature mesh screens, just like screen doors, to allow for increased ventilation and to keep out pests. Security doors rarely, if ever, have mesh screens.

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.

When choosing a driveway gate, consider the fence material, whether you want an automatic gate or a manual one, and property limitations like the slope of your driveway. We recommend speaking with a professional driveway gate installer to see what types of gates will work on your property based on your fencing or home’s exterior. Keep in mind that driveway gates should range between 10 to 12 feet wide to ensure cars can easily maneuver through the gateway.

You can install a privacy cover on your wrought iron gate anytime. However, pick a dry day if you apply stain or paint to the paneling. If you’re hiring a local fencing contractor, they often offer better rates in their low season outside the busy spring and summer months.

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.

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