by Michelle Gaston | Aug 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Yes, your HOA can set enforceable fence rules through its CC&Rs, and most communities require written architectural committee approval before you touch a post hole. Municipal safety codes, like pool barrier laws, sit above HOA aesthetics when the two conflict....
by Michelle Gaston | Aug 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Gate access control is a system of readers, controllers, software, and a motorized gate operator that verifies who enters your property and logs every entry. Most residential and commercial properties do best with a cloud-managed, multi-credential system that supports...
by Michelle Gaston | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Mount your gate keypad at a safe distance from any moving part of the gate, at a height typically between 42 and 48 inches, and in a spot where the driver can see the entire gate while it swings or slides. That clearance isn’t a suggestion. It’s the baseline set by...
by Michelle Gaston | Aug 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Aim for a 10 to 12 foot clear opening if you drive a sedan or hatchback, 14 to 16 feet if a truck or SUV needs through, and 20 feet or more for an RV, boat, or trailer. Those numbers describe the clear opening, the actual gap your vehicle passes through, not the...
by Michelle Gaston | Aug 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
A well-installed vinyl fence lasts 20 to 30 years on average, and premium installs can push past 50. The single biggest cause of early failure isn’t the panel material at all. It’s what’s happening below ground at the posts and footings, along with hardware wear at...
