I have gone through several pressure gates as well as free standing gates prior to settling upon the Richell Freestanding Pet Gate.My issues with pressure or wall mounted gates lie in the fact that I have an enlarged opening to my living room. These gates advertise that they fit that width with extension pieces but those extension pieces add instability to gate or create a "cheap" looking gate in an area that commands visual attention.The Richell is a visually appealing gate. It is stable for a free standing gate. I ordered the extra-large gate as I have three labradors I attempted to keep separated. This gate is high enough that they do not job yet low enough for me to step over. The weight is not too terribly much and so most times I slide the gate to the side to walk into the room.My only issue lies in the fact the gates wood is cracked in several sections. I am not sure if it is a quality issue or just how Amazon ships these gates as the metallic pressure/wall-mounted gates I ordered in the past came with bent pieces from shipment. I guess the oversized package and its awkwardness must make it difficult for UPS to transport. The gate was a synch to put together and has held up well through several months of use now.Overall, a great product. It does the job and does it well. Visually appealing and, even with the wood cracking in several areas, the gates durability to everyday use is holding up well. Worth the extra money I had to spring for this gate (At triple the cost of other gates)