Choose the gate around what has to pass through it
A walk gate, mower gate and vehicle opening solve different problems. Width should be planned around the real use of the opening rather than added after the fence layout is already fixed.
FENCE GATES
Fence Gates: Plan the Opening Before the Fence
A gate is not just another fence section with hinges. It concentrates weight and movement into a small part of the project, and its location changes how people, pets, vehicles and equipment use the property every day.
Opening direction matters
Gate swing affects walk paths, slopes, driveways, landscaping and the way the opening behaves when the gate is left open. Opening direction belongs in the approved layout.
Gate posts carry different loads
Gate posts support repeated movement and concentrated weight. Gate size, frame, hardware, fence type and soil or site conditions affect how that opening should be supported.
Plan every gate by fence run
The 4EverFence estimator tracks gates within the actual fence runs so quantity, type and location stay connected to the project scope instead of being remembered as a separate note.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Fence questions
Can I add more than one walk gate?
Yes. Each gate can be planned by location, size and opening direction.
Can I include a drive gate?
Yes. Vehicle openings can be included in the project plan and evaluated separately from normal walk gates.
Does a gate change the fence price?
Yes. Gate size, frame, hardware, supporting posts and installation requirements add different material and labor than a standard fence run.
Can gate locations be changed during planning?
Yes. The goal is to settle the layout before installation so the crew has a clear approved plan.
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