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A careful thought regarding choosing the right automatic gate system for your property will make you realise the host of questions that you will encounter in search for the best system. Today, you have a wide variety to choose from depending on your choice, space, budget, style, security priorities, etc. So, just looking at a catalogue and choosing a gate is not enough. What is required is a detailed research on the matter.
The Type of Gate
Sliding, swinging, bi-folding, or some other type of gate... This is the primary question that you will encounter and the answer will be best given by you because it is you who knows the real use of the gate, space available, kind of surface where the gate is to be installed, etc. Above all this the personal choice of the user plays an important role in choosing the type of gate.
Type of Material
Today choosing an automatic gate involves a lot of decisions in terms of various features that your gate should have. After all, the entrance to the compound tells a lot about the inner facilities. Gates can be made from a wide range of materials. You have a choice between cast iron gates which can be painted in colour of your choice, chrome polished gates or gates with wooden leafs with intricate carvings on them.
The Choice of Automatic System
If you want a sleek design with perfection in operation and a noiseless opening and closing of the gate you should choose a hydraulic automated system for your gate. But this can weigh a little more on your pocket. For others, who have lesser problems with wind and noise electro mechanical systems are best fit.
Along with the type of system security protocols must also be studied by you. Again, this entirely depends on how secure you want your entrance to be and how hassle free you want your entry to be. Security features include remote control, GPS connectivity, photo cells, etc. depending on your budget and personal preferences.
Security
Along with the type of system security protocols must also be studied by you. Again, this entirely depends on how secure you want your entrance to be and how hassle free you want your entry to be. Security features include remote control, GPS connectivity, photo cells, boom barriers, etc. depending on your budget and personal preferences.
Contingency Planning
First of all, the automatic gate system should be sturdy enough that there is no room for any dysfunction. Still, the system should be supported by manual operation in case the automatic system crashes due to unforeseen circumstances like weather conditions, ageing, etc. Safety levels should be high to prevent any sort of injury to the user. Devices such as safety beams should be installed to halt operations till any vehicle or object is present very close to the gate. Regular testing and maintenance will ensure that you don’t meet any untoward incident.
Choice of the Installer
Maintaining a reasonable budget is definitely important while choosing your automated gate system. But no compromise should be made while choosing the installer. Extended warranty contracts and repair contacts should be signed because a gate has to bear a lot of harsh condition and regular maintenance will be required to keep your gate functioning properly. Let the company analyse your need base and suggest the types of gate that you should install in your premises. Also try to get hold of the past record of the company and see if you can view any of their past projects to have surety about the credentials.
The choice of an automatic gate system is one which will affect you in long run as once installed the system will work for years together and any wrong decision can leave you dissatisfied.
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