I�m planning to fence my place in Q1 of 2017 and build a gated entrance. What I have in mind will look very much like this pic, which is my neighbors place from Google street view. Scope of work is approx 2200 LF of 3 rail, PVC ranch fence. Gate will be 12� single swing wrought iron or aluminum gate on an automatic opener. Some specific questions are.
1. Which gate is preferred, wrought iron or aluminum?
2. Brick columns will be 24� square x 7� tall beside the gate and outlying columns will be 20� square and 6� tall. How thick should the concrete pads be these columns are built upon? The concensus seems to be 6-8� thick, the columns in the pic are sitting on pads 36� thick. I�m a big fan of �overdoing� but that seems a bit much ,even for me.
3. The top selling gate opener seems to by �Mighty Mule� and they are about the least expensive. Any knowledge or experience with gate openers?
Thanx in advance for your input.
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