A well planned project means perfect results. You can tell Mark knew what he was doing: the columns he built are very large and majestic yet the gate was placed near the rear edge to avoid troubles with the gate opener. Placing gates in the center of columns is a common pitfall that can be avoided by knowing what your gate opener requires for a setback. You may have been admiring the column work and driveway as we were, Mark says it took a few weekends but it goes to show with good planning, a little know-how and patience you too can have a professional looking entrance like Mark's.