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How Long Does a Custom Gate Take? (And When to Order for a Pre-Christmas Install)

Quoting a custom gate takes days and installing one usually takes a day. The fabrication in between is the main block of time, and it

Off-the-Shelf vs Custom Aluminium Gates: What You Actually Get

An off-the-shelf gate kit is cheaper upfront and fine if a stock size fits your opening. A custom aluminium gate is welded to your exact

How a Custom Aluminium Gate Is Made: From Quote to Install

A custom aluminium gate is made in five stages: quote, design, cutting and welding, powder coating, and installation. The gate is fabricated to your exact

How to Quieten a Noisy Pool Pump: 6 Fixes That Actually Work

To quieten a noisy pool pump: sit it on rubber anti-vibration pads, clear the skimmer and pump baskets, run it during the day instead of

How Often Should You Service an Automatic Gate?

As a rule, service an automatic gate once a year. If you live near the coast, an estuary or a canal, move that to every

Can You Install an Automatic Gate Yourself?

You can hang a gate yourself, but a full automatic gate is a different job. The motor, wiring and safety setup involve licensed electrical work,

How Much Do Aluminium Privacy Screens Cost?

In Australia, custom powder-coated aluminium privacy screens generally run from around $300 to $700 per square metre installed, depending on height, slat spacing, colour and

How to Block Your Neighbours’ View Without Starting a Feud

The fastest and longest-lasting way to block your neighbours’ view is a fixed aluminium privacy screen, run along the boundary or just around the spot

Automatic Gate Entry: Keypad vs Intercom vs App | Premier Gates

Most people buying an automatic gate stop thinking once they get to “it opens by itself.” Fair enough. But the way you actually open it

Does Powder Coating Fade? Choosing a Gate Colour That Lasts in the Queensland Sun

You have picked the perfect colour for your gate. Then the doubt creeps in. Is it going to look like that in five years, or