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Kierstle Haus Refinishing and Woodworking
New to Angi
Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace

Serving Macon, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Kierstle Haus Refinishing and Woodworking Services is a full-service owner operated business tailored to suit all of your home and home furnishing restoration needs. From general refinishing and repair work to building cabinets, restoring bathroom sinks, bathtubs, kitchen sinks, countertops, tile, or appliances! All the way to adding on a room edition, Gazebo, deck, car ports, fences, and any kind of custom furniture building. We can do an economical cleaning and "refurbishing" of your fine wood furniture, or general touch-up work to fix minor reapairs made from moving, or general daily wear and tear right in your home. We refinish floors, using the finest finishes on the market, or install new wood flooring in any pre-finished application. Call us now for your Holiday spruce-up projects! We are already making our popular wall shelves made of old wood, new wood, and in any style to suit your needs, or for Christmas gift-giving. We also offer fine Faux Finishing for your home walls, furniture, etc., or can take down and install your new wallpaper. We have a very talented, capable decorator on staff to give you some ideas for your remodeling and decorating projects, or for your new home that is still under construction.

Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

Driveway gates can last anywhere from 10 to 30 years, depending on how well you maintain your gate, the material type, how frequently you use it, and whether you choose an automatic or manual gate. Automatic gates generally require more maintenance than manual gates due to their added sliding gate mechanisms, which can go out from frequent use.

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.

When building an outdoor or deck gate, it's crucial to use durable wood that can withstand harsh weather conditions like sunlight, rain, wind, and snow. Redwood and cedar are excellent choices as they naturally resist decay. While redwood is considered more elegant, cedar is a more affordable option. Other suitable woods include oak and pressure-treated pine, which is specifically treated to resist rot. Although some softwoods like pine are popular, untreated softwoods such as pine and spruce should generally be avoided for outdoor projects because they are susceptible to damage from water, rot, and the sun. Ultimately, it's wise to consider your local climate when selecting the right wood for your gate.

While spring gates close gently but firmly, they’re not a foolproof solution for securing your yard to prevent pets or kids from escaping or unwanted guests from entering. Installing a gate latch that is sturdy and lockable with a self-closing mechanism is more effective, especially when used alongside other methods for keeping your home safe, such as cameras or motion detectors.

For homeowners concerned about security, an electric gate may offer peace of mind. Electric gates will require a code or remote to open, so you don’t have to worry about young children getting out of the yard or someone breaking onto your property by simply swinging open the gate. But because it needs power to operate, installing an electric gate will be more complex and expensive.

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