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What Is an Automatic Gate Opener Crush Zone?

When you’re installing an automatic gate opener on a gate, there’s a lot to consider. You need to know the opening size, the gate weight, the duty cycles that will be expected of the gate, and more.

There are also a lot of safety considerations that you will need to account for, and many of those have to do with what we call the “crush zone” in the fence and gate industry. But what is an automatic gate opener crush zone, what are the risks, and how can you make sure your gate is safe and legally compliant? Here’s what you need to know.

How Much Does a Fence Repair Cost?

There are many ways that a fence can get damaged. Sometimes it’s because a vehicle drives into it, or a tree falls on a section of it. Other times it’s because someone has intentionally cut through your fence – especially if you have a wire mesh fence. Sometimes, it’s just age and the elements that wear some parts out.

If you’re wondering how much does a fence repair cost because you’re trying to figure out if it’s worth fixing your fence, you’re not alone. Here’s what you need to know.

Things You Need to Know Before You Build a Deer Fence

If you live in an area that has deer, you know just how destructive they can be to your garden. That’s especially true if you have a vegetable garden!

Deer are lovely to look at, and they’re beautiful gentle creatures. But not when they’re munching your cauliflower and trampling the daffodils! A deer fence helps to keep deer out of your yard, but there are a few things you should know before you build one.

What You Need to Know Before You Modify Your Fence On Site

Whether you’ve bought a fence that you want to install yourself, are having it installed by someone else, or want to refresh an existing fence, you might be tempted to modify it in some way.

However, before you fire up the welder, plug in the grinder or get your paint supplies ready, there are a few things you need to know about on-site modifications to fences.

What Is Chain Link Selvedge?

Chain link fence is such a common sight around the world that most people don’t realize just how complex it actually is. There are endless variations on the “typical” chain link fence, from height to wire diameter, mesh aperture size and more.

Another small but important detail is the chain link selvedge. Let’s take a closer look at what a chain link selvedge is, why it matters, and what your options are.

What Is Theoretical Mass, and How Is It Used in the Fence Industry?

When you first start to explore the wonderful world of metal fences, you’re going to run into some new terms, and one of them is likely to be theoretical mass.

You will see this in metal catalogs, usually listed as kilograms per meter or pounds per foot. Here’s what this means and how it’s used in the fence world.