Do gate hinges wear out?

• <div><p>While many gate hinges are often made of extremely durable materials, such as galvanized steel, they can wear out after many years. How quickly they wear out also depends on how much use they’ve endured. It’s also possible for the hinge screws to fall out, which weakens the hinge. Once a hinge wears out, it’s time for a replacement so your gate doesn’t start sagging.</p></div>

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Q: How do I stop rubbish from blowing under my gate?

• <div><p>To stop trash from blowing under your gate, you can install anti-litter netting. This solution prevents most large debris from being blown inside of a controlled area and is often used in construction sites. Many types of netting are not designed for permanent use, so you may need to search for a style that matches your gate color.</p></div>

Q: Can thieves open electric gates?

• <div><p>Thieves can open almost anything with enough time and the right tools, but they also prefer easy targets that are unlikely to get them caught. Forcing open gates is loud and difficult, and to be able to open one electronically requires extensive knowledge of the system, which most thieves don't have. Electric and other <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-security-gates.htm">security gates</a> are great deterrents because the thief will move to an easier target. If the thief is determined to enter your property, they will most likely find a different entrance point.</p></div>

Q: Is it better for a security door to swing inside or outside?

• <div><p>Most exterior doors swing inward for better security. But a security door will swing outward. What makes it so secure are the one-way screws that go through the door, the door frame or house wall, and into the home. Make sure to align your door so it swings outward, with the door handle aligned with the existing door&rsquo;s handle.</p></div>

Q: Should a wooden gate swing in or out?

• <div><p>Ideally, your gate would swing both in and out. However, if it can only open in one direction, it's generally best for the gate to swing inward. There are exceptions, however. For example, if your property is on a slope, your gate may not be able to swing in.</p><p>Keep in mind that there may be local building codes that require your gate to swing inward.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2025
Jared is courteous, responsive, smart and conscientious. Most important, he did the job of grading and repairing our driveway well, all in a timely manner. I’d definitely hire him again. Excellent.
SmithCraft Land & Home
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Reviewed in October 2025
We had our driveway done approximately four years ago by this fantastic crew they showed up on time they were knowledgeable, courteous, super efficient and beat all local prices by a substantial amount. They explained what they were doing and how it would be done and that’s exactly what they...
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Reviewed in May 2025
BUYER BEWARE!!! Promised many things and disappeared. Spencer will not get back to you or complete the agreed upon projects. He tore my yard apart and never returned to fill it in. The asphalt driveway had roller dirt lines that will not come out!!! He did my mother?s job the next day...
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Reviewed in September 2024
They told us they would use a magnetic to pick up the nails never did. Had nails all over the driveway
Long Home
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Reviewed in August 2024
One of the best companies we have dealt with for a home project. I highly recommend Ideal Siding for their exceptional siding repair. The project manager explained everything in detail and his crew were extremely helpful. They completed the job efficiently and left my driveway spotless. Overall,...
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Reviewed in October 2023
Brian and his crew did an excellent job on the driveway. Finished in one day. He was professional and I will definitely use him for other projects.
Brian Morris
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Reviewed in June 2023
David Browe Paving did a beautiful job paving our driveway. Very nice people to plan and have working on our project too. We would highly recommend them!!!
David Browe Paving
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Reviewed in August 2016
I had used them before and was thinking it was time to get the driveway reesealed. Mseal contacted me with a great deal. We quickly agreed on price and timing. The did the project while I was on vacation and did a great job. I will definitely continue to use them in the future
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Reviewed in July 2015
Provider cleared snow from roof, but piled much of it on the deck outside the kitchen and dining room, thereby creating a load and leakage problem. The obvious thing to do was to offload the snow to the driveway. The deck had been cleared prior to their arrival, so reloading the deck with snow...
Prime Home Improvement
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Reviewed in October 2014
I have spent the past fourteen months trying to get Berkshire Fence to make the $2,700 gate to work, but the company refuses even though the gate was under warranty when it first stopped working.
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