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Unfortunately, security is of utmost importance to any establishment, whether it is business or home. People take appropriate precautions to secure their establishments and gates are top most segment of inverted safety pyramid. Installing automatic gates in Melbourne is not an odd phenomenon anymore. With increasing risk of security breach, people take option of better security by installing modern remote gates in Melbourne equipped with hi-tech technology. There are many choices you have but it depends on your area, priority and of course your budget. Automated slide gates The gates are automatic opened and closed but slides on wheels. Installing a slide gate is easy, only thing you need a good amount of space, at least equal to the width of your driveway. These gates slide either right from left or vice versa. So if you have say 20’ wide driveway, and therefore a 20’ slide gate. When gate opens to pass your vehicle, the entire 20’ gate needs sufficient space to the left or right of your gate. V-Track slide gates are the common one, but not recommended for cold place. With snow buildup, the “V”-track needs to be kept clear of debris. Cantilever slide gates are another option, which can be installed anywhere. These gates do not need any wheels on the bottom, and therefore slides over the driveway without any annoyance from debris. On the flip side, these gates demand more space to slide than a conventional slide gate. So, if the opening is 20’, the gate must be 30’ long. Swing Gates Swing gates are like any door like your bathroom or bedroom, simply opening inward or outward. However, you need to be careful that an outward swinging gate should be installed from a street or sidewalk enough so not to bump any car in the face when it opens. There are two types of swing gates: single swing gates and double. If you want to install a single swing gate, remember to keep it under 16’ wide. These gates are installed on a plane level, therefore driveway should be equally flat. Double swing gates are aesthetic and allow much smaller area where it can be installed. Barrier Gates Barrier gates are common in parking garages, at toll booths but hardly seen in houses. These gates are cost effecting and minimize unwanted traffic. These are not aesthetically appealing and less secured than others. Vertical Pivot Gates These gates are rare to be seen, expensive and backdated. These gates are made up of scrawny piece of wood or steel, the huge gate falls and rises when anyone or any vehicle passes through in or out. Security with electric gates Installing electric gates in Melbourne is a good idea. It greatly helps to resist criminals and other intruders. This type of gate may be installed underground with a parking configuration or above the ground at the entrance of the house. Electric gates are available both in swing and slide. If you have a space limitation, a sliding gate is more preferable. About Author - Larry Clark is a retired consultant having huge 35 years of experience in architecture and building construction. He had been working as a consultant for various firms giving advises on electric gates, and automatic gates in Melbourne. Currently his passion is write stuff about his experience and shares it on Internet.
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