About This Section

This part of Back Porch Hinge Field Guide is given over entirely to metal gates in Georgetown, TX, from first specification through to what the finished work should look like.

Why the Focus Is Narrow

The scope here is deliberately tight. A page trying to address every trade in every city ends up saying nothing specific about any of them, and specifics are the only part worth reading.

How the Guides Are Written

The writing aims at the parts of a job a homeowner can reasonably influence. Technique belongs to the contractor, so it is covered only where a homeowner's choice depends on it.

Independence

This is an independent publication. It describes how work is done and what it costs, and takes no position on who should do it.

Limits

Written guidance necessarily generalizes. Site conditions, existing construction and local code can all override what is described here.