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: 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: 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>

Q: Can you convert manual gates to electric?

• <div><p>Yes, you can convert manual gates to electric operation. Installing a motor and an opening device from a kit allows you to convert any gate so it can open and close automatically. Be sure to buy the correct type of opener for your gate style. For example, some openers are specific to swinging gates, while others are for sliding gates. Get familiar with your swinging or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/parts-of-sliding-gate.htm">sliding gate parts</a> before you go shopping to avoid having to return to the store for the correct opener.</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>

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They were on time and so friendly! I will absolutely use them again! My driveway looks impeccable! Thank you!!!
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1.One of two jobs that the contractor was engaged for was to replace a portion of an existing fence along the front of the house and including two walk through gates. I told contractor that I wanted gate springs on both of the gates not just the one that currently had one. The contract specifies...
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Mr. Aguilar is a nice guy, but it was difficult to get responses from him despite alternately trying messages, texts, and voice mail. For the first month I was never sure they were coming as they either forgot me or came on a different day than scheduled. I had to seek other lawn care because...
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Bill and his crew did an outstanding job building a 10x10 roof on our porch plus adding railing, side skirting, and gates. Bill is very easy to work with and detailed oriented. Estimate was dead on.
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Tech left cable laying across my driveway stating that a crew would call and let me know when they were coming. They came with ou a call and hung the wire on my neghibors fence...poor quality
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He is perfect. I had tried all kinds of people and I had a landscaper who recommended Neal for yard care. He was so cheap I thought there must be something wrong with him but it was so the other way around. I have had people who weren’t near as good as him and I have had people who charged...
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