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A Gate That's Built to Last

Weather-resistant construction means this driveway gate will stand up to Rocky Mountain storms for years to come

by Andy Beasley

The author explains how he built a pair of swinging entry gates for his Colorado home. Gate posts of exterior plywood are strengthened with concrete-reinforced galvanized pipe set in a concrete base.

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