Guides & resources

Straight answers about gates, access and perimeter security.

No sales fog. What the parts do, what a job usually involves, and how to tell a fair scope from an inflated one — written by the crew that does the work.

GATES
How much does gate repair cost in Southern California?

What actually breaks on an automated gate, the typical range for each fix, and when a repair stops making sense against a replacement.

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ACCESS CONTROL
What is LPR (license plate recognition) and how does it work?

How an LPR camera reads a plate, why it succeeds or fails, and how it ties into a gate so known vehicles open it without stopping.

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GATES
FAAC 770N vs. FAAC 390: which swing gate operator fits your gate?

How FAAC's underground 770N and articulated-arm 390 differ in mounting, leaf limits, drainage, release and battery backup, and which sites suit each.

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GATES
Underground, articulated arm or surface mounted: which swing gate operator?

Where each type mounts, what it needs from the pillars, hinges and ground, how visible it is, and how easy it is to keep running.

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GATES
Swing vs. slide gate operators: which suits your driveway?

Space, slope, safety-sensor requirements and upkeep for swing and slide gates, from the UL 325 and ASTM F2200 rules manufacturers print in their manuals.

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GATES
DC vs. AC gate operators: battery backup, duty and solar

How DC and AC gate operators differ on battery backup, duty, soft start and solar, and what California's garage door battery law does and does not cover.

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