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30 • JUNE 2012 • WORLD FENCE NEWS FASTENER CAPS for the fence industry ALL TYPES Snap-Caps, Tap Caps, Kappets, Hex-Caps, Hinge Caps All colors and sizes available in small or large quantities Easy to order through PRO-DEC.COM Check us out! Visit www.worldfencenews.com Gate performance colors customer's perception of overall fence job, so quality hardware matters Businesses continue to thrive when they understand the value of quality. D&D Technologies Senior VP Sales & Marketing Jim Paterson re- ports that D&D's products are increas- ingly being selected as the hardware of choice to provide that value. "Quality hardware leads to satis- fied customers and increased profits," he said. "The hardware used on the gate is a critical factor in the consumers' per- ceived value of their entire fence in- UNEXPECTED BENEFIT #26 HOW INSTALLING OUR SECONDARY HANDRAIL KEEPS YOU IN THE GAME OUR FEATURES: Handrail is IRC/IBC code compliant Available in 4 colors: white, tan, adobe and black Easily attaches to any railing/decking material Constructed out of rigid PVC and diecast metal Virtually maintenance free stallation," Paterson stated. "D&D's quality gate hardware impacts con- sumers' impressions of the fence job every time they open their gate – the only part of their fence they will use daily. Quality not only affects the cus- tomer's impression of the gate, it can help to sell more jobs and save the in- staller money by reducing callbacks." D&D products like TruClose® and SureClose® hinges include features that save time during the installation and, most important, allow the con- sumer to make minor adjustments when (not if) their gate settles, reduc- ing expensive call backs. "Spend a little more on quality D&D hardware now, and save hun- dreds later," Paterson urged. Self-aligning legs, built-in locks, tension adjustable self-closing springs, vertical and horizontal adjustment – products made of ultra strong engi- neering polymers that will never rust, chip or fade – add up to quality at the gate and thus the entire fence job. D&D products like TruClose (shown here) and SureClose hinges include features that save time during the installation and, most important, allow the consumer to make minor adjustments when (not if) their gate settles, reducing expensive call backs. Illustration courtesy D&D Technologies Unlike most hardware suppliers, D&D designs and manufactures their products in-house to closely monitor and control every aspect of the pro- duction process, ensuring the quality that is D&D's hallmark, he noted. "There are many gate hardware choices, so why should D&D be your choice?" Paterson asked. "D&D Technologies has been pro- YOUR BENEFIT: Our easy-to-install virtually maintenance free product minimizes trips to the job site, allowing you to sign up for co-ed softball. When you show up to play co-ed softball you quickly understand why you signed up for co-ed softball. After understanding why you signed up for co-ed softball you instinctively feel the need to show off your crazy awesome softball skills. YOU DESERVE TO SHOW OFF YOUR CRAZY AWESOME SOFTBALL SKILLS. Install our secondary handrail and swing for the fence. Waymark Products Waymark Products, LLC Toll Free: 877.652.6118 Fax: 303.295.9601 sales@waymarkproducts.com www.waymarkproducts.com Always Right on the Mark. editor@worldfencenews.com Send to: ducing the finest gate hardware for nearly 20 years. D&D has a record of achievement few gate hardware manu- facturers can match: a return rate of less than one in 1,000 products sold. "Latches & hinges represent less than 1% of the cost of an average fence installation," according to Paterson, "but 95% plus of callbacks are related to gate (hinge and latch) operation. Consider that just one callback can easily cost $150, and you will under- stand why D&D hardware is the hard- ware of choice. "Many of D&D's products achieve open/close cycles and gate load maximums unmatched by most hardware on the market today. Unlike other manufacturers, we make avail- able our testing results and back up our quality with a limited lifetime war- ranty," Paterson said. Further information on D&D Technologies' full line of gate hard- ware can be obtained by calling 800- 716-0888 or by e-mailing info@ddtechusa.com, or by visiting www.ddtechglobal.com. Send Us Your Ideas for Pete & Jake Cartoons! Do it today! All ideas considered! Full editorial credit given if used! • • •