Sliding gates continue to be a popular choice for homeowners. They like the flexible, convenient and secure nature of this type of gate automation, as well as the ease with which they can be used. There are other benefits too; careful consideration of what some perceive as a luxury purchase can reap dividends in the future by adding both value and desirability to your home.
What Should I Consider Before Opting For A Sliding Gate?
The space available for a gate to move through while opening and closing plays a big part in the selection of swing gates or a sliding gate. Opening times and design preferences are important too, but space is the most significant limitation. A sliding gate needs to slide along a continuous, straight track across the driveway opening between the pillars or posts until it has completely cleared the opening. This means that your property’s perimeter wall or fence cannot angle onto the property within the distance required by a sliding gate to clear the driveway entrance. Whether you can install a sliding gate at your property depends on several factors, and a comprehensive site survey by a qualified gate installer should be your first step. The best ones will conduct a safety audit to identify the potential risks and propose procedures for the design and construction of the automatic gate system, as well as its usage, that eliminate as many of these as possible. A sliding gate can prove to be an optimum choice when you don’t have enough room for swing gates to open and close safely. Depending on the layout of your property, they can leave more space on the driveway to park.