Driveway gates typically swing inwards, though in some specific circumstances it may make sense for them to swing outwards. In this article we’ll examine why driveway gates normally swing inwards, together with those situations where gates that swing out might make more sense. We’ll also give some handy pointers on what to consider when deciding …
One of the biggest benefits of having electric gates is the additional protection they offer your home. It’s naturally therefore rather unnerving if they suddenly start opening themselves. It’s something I experienced myself a few years ago. My heart sank as I got home from work to find my sizable gates wide open for anyone …
An electric gate that won’t open fully is a thoroughly frustrating experience. After all, it’s not like the gate doesn’t work at all – it just doesn’t quite get the required job done. In some ways this is a good thing – it gives you something to work with. Far better like this than an …
As a homeowner there can be little more frustrating than spending good money to install external security features like electric gates, only to find that they open themselves again after closing. In this article we’ll look at exactly why electric gates open again after closing, with a particular focus on some simple solutions you can …
By their very nature, electric gates need some form of power if they are going to move when you want them to. There are a number of different ways to provide this power, depending on your property layout and your personal preferences. In this article we’ll look at the common power sources for electric gates …
While electric garage doors can make life a whole lot easier, there’s one potential frustration: a motor that won’t work. Whether that’s down to a power cut or an electrical fault in the mechanism nobody wants to leave their electric garage door open all night with the security issues that poses. Fortunately if your electric …
Electric gates offer additional security for your home or business, allowing access for those with authorization but remaining closed at other times. This is all well and good, until you need to leave your electric gates open. Suddenly the automatic gate closing feature becomes the most frustrating part about owning electric gates. The obvious question …
Automatic gate sensors are a critical part of any automated gate system. They can open your automatic gates when they sense your proximity, and just as importantly they can prevent the gates from closing when you’re only part way through. But what types of automatic gate sensors exist and how do they work? Short and …
Frozen gate locks are just one of the nuisances that winters bring. But the good thing is, they’re preventable. You just need to know some tips and tricks to keep your gate locks from freezing. And you need to remember them when you expect a temperature drop. Why Do Gate Locks Freeze in the Winter? …
Electric gates are great until you have a power outage or another power failure and can’t open the gate. If you have an emergency, it can be a nightmare. Luckily, there is a way to manually open an electric gate. People often think that it is a difficult and complicated process but it is really …