As you look at replacing your current gate, you may want to consider weight, space, and maintenance around the gate. The KEG Gate is built to ease heavy lifting compared to other gates. The easy lift mechanism takes the pressure off of you, lifting as it collapses into its accordian form. This also saves space as it rises up, not needing to take up ground space. The KEG Gate is easy to maintain the surrounding area. You do not need to be concerned about shoveling around the gate so you can swing it forward, nor do you need to be worried about grass or weeds growing up. Moving up changes everything!