Sandy, gravelly ground and constant dust
Ground near the river tends to be sandy or gravelly in places, which can behave differently from the clay found on other sides of Riverside. Loose soil can make post holes collapse, and wind can blow dust against panels and into gate mechanisms.
Posts in loose soil usually need wider and deeper footings, and sometimes extra concrete, to stay straight. Dust and grit also wear on hinges, rollers and latches, so gate hardware choice matters. We look at the soil and exposure before we recommend a style.
Posts set in loose soil can lean after a season if the footing was too small.
