One of the first things I wanted to tackle when I bought my new home was the fence. It was old, leaning, and missing boards. It certainly was not up to the task of keeping the dogs in our back garden. I wanted a new fence which provided privacy, strength to keep the dogs contained, and was maintenance free. This blog is all about fences. I plan to write about the different types, how to maintain them, and how to choose the perfect fence for your situation. From steel to bamboo, privacy to animal containment, there is a lot to know about the different fences available to you.
Most things are automated today, and this shows the extent to which technology has advanced. This has made it possible for most people to install automated gates in their homes and business premises to enjoy adequate security, among other benefits. With an automated gate in your home, your pets and children will not run into the busy roads or be exposed to certain insecurity risks. Automatic gates come with different components, systems and access control kits that make them more efficient and reliable. So here are some aspects to pay much attention to when installing an automatic gate:
Frequent Gate Users
Most families use their auto gate when returning home from work and in the morning when going to school or workplace. Do you usually expect several deliveries in your home during the day? If those who are providing a service, like landscapers, electricians, gardeners, plumbers and cleaners, access your home frequently, don't limit gate usage during the day. The experts installing an auto gate in your home should conduct a safety audit of the automatic gate design to eliminate any security threats. Provide a remote transmitter to the family members living in the property to ensure they open and close it whenever they want.
Available Space at Home
Auto gates need ample space to move through when opening and closing. The space that most automatic gates need to slide into is longer than their length, and the arc that most swing gates make when opening and closing equals their width. Objects, trees, walls and ascending steps that will hinder gate movement shouldn't be within the installation area. Find out if you have adequate curved track if you intend to install sliding auto gates that go round the corner. Whether you intend to install bi-parting sliders, telescope auto gates, sliding gates, bi-fold gates or swing auto gates, ensure that space won't limit you.
Gate Design
Automatic gates come in different patterns, colours and designs these days. While you may choose PVC, steel, iron, aluminium or wood automatic gates, you may also combine some of these materials when installing them. The auto gate design shouldn't just look attractive to your family, but it should also create a great impact on your visitors. Choose a gate design that perfectly complements your personality, garden and home. This depends on whether on you live in a traditional or modern area or a conservative or colourful place.
Consider if you would like your auto gate to slide or swing and if it would use motors or not. Articulated arm motors, underground gate motors and threaded shaft motors are some of the motor models you can choose when installing an auto gate. Call an auto gate installation service for more information.
Share15 October 2019
