How reliable is a gate spring for security?

• <div><p>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. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-install-latch-on-a-gate.htm">Installing a gate latch</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: Can I install my own gates?

• <div><p>Installing your own gate is possible, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. Gates can weigh hundreds of pounds in some cases, and even <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-home-gates.htm">types of gates</a> 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&rsquo;t close without force, depending on your preferences. Mistakes made by DIYers can be quite costly, too, as the materials alone average around <b>$1,000</b>. As such, it&rsquo;s better to hire a professional gate installer.</p></div>

Q: How much does a security door cost?

• <div><p>A security door costs an average of $1,400, but costs can range from $600 for a simple screen or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-things-know-about-steel-door.htm">steel door</a> to more than $4,600 for a wrought-iron security door. You can also buy specialized locks separately for $200 to $600. If you decide to hire a pro to install your new security door, you&rsquo;ll spend around $275 to $425 on labor costs.</p></div>

Q: How reliable is a gate spring for security?

• <div><p>While spring gates close gently but firmly, they&rsquo;re not a foolproof solution for securing your yard to prevent pets or kids from escaping or unwanted guests from entering. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-install-latch-on-a-gate.htm">Installing a gate latch</a> 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.</p></div>

Q: Will a gate wheel help with sagging?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;t work.</p></div>

Q: What is the most secure type of driveway gate?

• <div><p>If increased security is your bag, you may want to steer away from a simple wood gate. After all, it&rsquo;s pretty easy to cut through wood. Instead, go for a metal gate with an advanced locking system. Even better? Install a high-tech automated barrier system similar to those found at commercial facilities. However, you&rsquo;ll pay handsomely for the privilege.</p></div>

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Green Futures construction and Landscape were PERFECT from beginning to end!!! They were professional ,courteous, careful, prompt, skilled, and pleasant! Eli Pintelle was our project mgr and knowledgeable arborist. He was a pleasure to work with start to finish. He came by within the hour when...
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Reviewed in June 2016
With the scope and amount of work that was performed, I'm pretty sure that I'm going to miss describing some of the amazing work that Joey and his company provided during this remodel. This was a big project and I pride myself on due diligence when planning and hiring the right company to...
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Reviewed in February 2019
Woke up this morning to no heat. Called Joey at 6:30 and he said he and crew would be right over. When he got here, he found my ignitor had frozen. They fixed it by 11:00 and I was finally warm. You can't get better service than that.
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Great work! The front corner of my unfinished basement has always been damp and even collects puddles during rainy stretches. Dixie evaluated the drainage along the driveway outside the garage and determined that the gutter was undersized and leaking and that the concrete was slanted toward the...
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All of the employees with whom we had contact were knowledgeable, helpful and courteous - the salesman in the store, the supervisor who obtained measurements, and the laborers who actually installed the fence. The installation was completed within a day. We are very pleased with the results. A...
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Mike and Steve did a great job. They removed my old cedar fence and replaced it with a vinyl cape cod style fence and vinyl arbor. I'm very pleased with the outcome and highly recommend them!
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Reviewed in March 2014
o Initial meeting was excellent, representative was knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations/suggestions. o Workers arrived early 8.30 AM on the day stated, completed the project by 1.30 PM. Company called earlier in the week to advise that they would arrive one day later than...
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After speaking to someone at American Discount Fence, they came out the next day to look at our fence and gave us a price. That was to remove and take away our old fence and poles and to replace everything with new PVC fencing and poles. They told us it would be about two weeks to notify the...
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From the very beginning American Discount Fence was great. We gave them a call and they were out the next day to give an estimate. They were great about providing input on what would work best vs what we were thinking and made things happen. We had waited a few months before we moved forward...
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My initial call was promptly returned by Justin and scheduled an estimate within a few days. He arrived on time, was pleasant, and very knowledgeable about his trade. He made suggestions and gave advice about my idea to fence in a section of my back yard. Justin provided a rough estimate and...
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Founded in Ardmore in 1953 we have provided expert fence installation for all of Southeastern PA. We enjoy helping homeowners and businesses protect all that they love with "all types of fences"!

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