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The Gate That Fought Back
A summer service story from Rocking Diamond Fence & Gate Earlier this summer, a local businessman gave us a call. He had a beautiful set of white iron double gates with fancy scroll tops that looked like they belonged at the entrance of a Spanish villa. There was just one problem: They wouldn’t open. Or…
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The Real Cost of Delaying Your Fence or Gate Project
Let me tell you a story that might hit close to home. Earlier this, we gave a gentleman from out near Fredericksburg a quote on a beautiful metal entry gate with an automatic openers and about 300 feet of solid pipe fencing. He was a nice guy — wanted to think on it, run the…
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The First Line of Defense
Why Fencing and Automatic Gates Aren’t Just Nice to Have — They’re Critical It’s a quiet evening. Your kids are inside, the dog is in the yard, and you’re finally settling in for dinner. You assume you’re safe because, well, you live in a “good neighborhood.” But what if someone walked up your driveway right…
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Gate Controller & Motor Industry Update: Trends, Tech & Company News
Gate Openers Market Surges Toward $4 Billion by 2032: Automation & Smart Tech Drive Growth The global gate opener industry is gaining major traction. In 2024, the global gate motor/controller market was valued at $2.66 billion, and it’s projected to grow to $4.12 billion by 2032, at a steady CAGR of 5.1%. Other analysts predict…
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Don’t Know What Brand of Gate Controller/ Motor You Have?
Here’s What To Do Before Calling a Tech. If your automatic gate won’t open and you don’t know the brand of your controller or motor you’re not alone. Step 1: Pop Open the Control Box (The Smart Way) Don’t force it open. Most controller boxes (especially LiftMaster, US Automatic, or Ghost) are locked for safety.…
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Gate Controller & Motor Industry Update: Trends, Tech & Company News
Gate Openers Market Surges Toward $4 Billion by 2032: Automation & Smart Tech Drive Growth The global gate opener industry is gaining major traction. In 2024, the global gate motor/controller market was valued at $2.66 billion, and it’s projected to grow to $4.12 billion by 2032, at a steady CAGR of 5.1%. Other analysts predict…
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The Gate That Fought Back
A summer service story from Rocking Diamond Fence & Gate Earlier this summer, a local businessman gave us a call. He had a beautiful set of white iron double gates with fancy scroll tops that looked like they belonged at the entrance of a Spanish villa. There was just one problem: They wouldn’t open. Or…
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The Real Cost of Delaying Your Fence or Gate Project
Let me tell you a story that might hit close to home. Earlier this, we gave a gentleman from out near Fredericksburg a quote on a beautiful metal entry gate with an automatic openers and about 300 feet of solid pipe fencing. He was a nice guy — wanted to think on it, run the…
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Don’t Know What Brand of Gate Controller/ Motor You Have?
Here’s What To Do Before Calling a Tech. If your automatic gate won’t open and you don’t know the brand of your controller or motor you’re not alone. Step 1: Pop Open the Control Box (The Smart Way) Don’t force it open. Most controller boxes (especially LiftMaster, US Automatic, or Ghost) are locked for safety.…
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The First Line of Defense
Why Fencing and Automatic Gates Aren’t Just Nice to Have — They’re Critical It’s a quiet evening. Your kids are inside, the dog is in the yard, and you’re finally settling in for dinner. You assume you’re safe because, well, you live in a “good neighborhood.” But what if someone walked up your driveway right…