From the crew, since 2004
Fencing guides + advice: Gates
What we have learned building fences and gates around Newcastle since 2004: the NSW rules, the materials, and what a good job looks like.
Planning a Gate for a Shared Driveway
How to plan a gate on a shared driveway, sliding vs swing for the space, automation for multiple households, council rules and getting the maintenance agreement right.
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9 Important Electric Gate Safety Tips
Nine practical safety tips for automatic and electric gates, safety beams, sensitivity settings, keeping children clear, end stops, maintenance and operator training.
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Sliding Gates vs Swing Gates, How to Choose
Sliding gate or swing gate? Compare space, slope, driveway width, automation and cost so you pick the right gate for your driveway or site entry.
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Benefits of a Swinging Bi-Fold Gate
Why a swinging bi-fold gate suits tight driveways and small blocks: it folds into a fraction of the space, automates easily, runs trackless, and opens fast and quietly.
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Chain Link Gate Latches, Types and How to Choose
A plain guide to chain link and chainwire gate latches, spring, fork and butterfly types, when to use a padlock, and how to pick the right one for your gate.
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