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Premiere Exterior Solutions
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job and they are my go-to for exterior work. We had extensive damage on our roof from recent storm and past hail damage. They came out and installed a new roof on my townhouse and they did it in one day. We have two dogs and they were extra careful to clean up loose roof nails. I highly recommend them."
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Bluecollar's Outdoors
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Gate for Driveway or Security - Install or ReplaceGate for Driveway or Security - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Strafford, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

"Welds on the go was a great company too here. Everyone on the company was kind courteous and did fantastic work. The work was done to precision and I would definitely use the Welds on the go company again. I rate them 5 stars and would highly recommend them qny day. Thank you very much too for qll your hard work and professionalism. And to the entire company of Welds on the go. Thank you Justin &Laura"
Coffee table frame
Corner on the lid
Little bit of upside down welding in a tight space
Fixed a previous weld that was made from someone else
Repair cracks on chipper

+5

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Driveway Gates questions, answered by experts

While it is possible to install a manual gate yourself, it is generally not recommended. Professional installation is strongly advised, especially for automated or large driveway gates. Gates can be extremely heavy, sometimes weighing hundreds of pounds, which makes them bulky and dangerous to maneuver into place. Proper installation requires perfect positioning and balancing to ensure the gate swings smoothly and functions as intended. For automated gates, the wiring is also hazardous and typically requires a licensed electrician. Mistakes during a DIY installation can be costly, as materials alone can average around $1,000. Given the safety risks and the difficulty of achieving a proper setup, it is best to hire a professional gate installer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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