The white picket fences enclosing a lot of Irvine homes are getting a new twist. A gated fence increases privacy along with security. A gate controlled by a remote can be put in at the end of a driveway or added onto an existing wall or fence. A computer program, hand-held instrument, or even a BlackBerry or Treo can trigger the gate.
These systems don't come cheap. A professional, more sophisticated system can run anywhere from $18,000 to $130,000, while a Do-it-yourself model can be purchased for roughly $1,2000. These gates are a sign of the jump in fear and distress in America, according to some. Others think that they are simply the best form of privacy. Either way, business is booming, according to those marketing fences.
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