What is the difference between a barrier door and a security door?

• <div><p>Barrier doors or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/3-things-know-about-screen-doors.htm">screen doors</a> are ideal for bringing in summer breezes without letting in pesky flies and mosquitoes. But these types of doors aren’t as secure as a security door, which is installed with permanent screws into the home’s walls and often have deadbolts or other heavy-duty lock mechanisms for better security.</p></div>

What size gate spring should I use?

• <div><p>Generally, the standard 10- to 12-inch-long and 1- to 1.5-inch-diameter gate springs will work. However, if you have an especially wide, thick, or heavy garden gate, you may need to opt for a longer, broader—and pricier—model to ensure secure closure and good longevity. These typically range between 12 and 16 inches long and are over 1.5 inches in diameter.</p></div>

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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: 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>

Q: Is a sliding or swinging gate better?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a lot of clearance, a sliding gate can save space. But keep in mind that sliding gates may require more maintenance to keep in operating condition, and swinging gates are often less expensive. </p></div>

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Last update on November 01, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Buyer Beware: ZERO stars. Rip off. Con. They defrauded a disabled military veteran and senior citizens. Everyone working here is in on the con. *Upon the first day of investigation we discovered they change their DBA (doing business as name)frequently. They have used "Dickson Paving...
Tennessee Paving
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Reviewed in January 2025
I have used David for multiple projects now including fencing, decking, and putting in a new driveway. His professionalism and work ethic are unmatched. He answers the phone when you call, he shows up when he says he will, and he does what he says he will do without wasting your time or his. Add...
Johnson Powerworks
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Reviewed in November 2024
Great company, they were so easy to work with and exceeded my expectations on my Driveway and sidewalk installation.
Driveway Group LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Driveway began failing four months after they installed, theyâ ve come out and look at it. Promised that they would come out and fix it almost 2 years later nobody has come to the property to fix anything.. Just empty promises.
Hardtop Asphalt Paving LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Jason did a great job grading leveling and adding crush stone for a carport. He was very professional and completed the work timely. He send me progress pictures as we were away updating us with the work done. He was careful not to damage our cement driveway by putting boards down. Everything...
Marlin EarthWorks
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Reviewed in June 2024
Ethan Jacobs and crew from D&E land solutions LLC did a great job installing 130 feet of wooden fence with a custom 5 foot gate. Definitely would hire again.
Jacobs Holdings LGD LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
6 months ago i obtained steve sale concrete service to pour a concrete slab and extended driveway, the slab could not pass codes due to it being 4 thick where it should have been 8 to build on, the sole purpose to have the slab poured, also 6 months later a crack was visible across the...
Steve Sale Concrete
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Reviewed in July 2022
Installed a new driveway for us. They did a nice job. We are very pleased.
Dan Cooper Paving
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Reviewed in July 2022
The team at Core has been amazing. They have answered questions along the way. We are so happy with the driveway that we have asked them to add on a new porch too.
Core Concrete Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
Eric Furman crew did an excellent job leveling, stablizing, the driveway and sealing cracks
Frontier Foundation and Crawl Space Repair
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