Metal Gates

Designed to give many years service with minimum maintenance, metal gates add a touch of distinction and class to any property.

While they do not normally offer the degree of privacy afforded by cloase boarded wooden gates they are not as affected by strong winds, making them idea for exposed positions, and many clients prefer them for look of distinction they are able to give a property.

We can automate your existing gates or can supply and fit new ones to your specifications, including manufacturing virtually any design or size in our own production workshops. With over 15 years experience, our engineers can give you free expert advice on your choice of gate or gate automation.

Your gate automation can incorporate the latest technology in access control. Here there is a keypad with an intercom link into the house so that visitors can request entry. This can also be combined with a cctv image (not illustrated). The keypads may be free standing as here or incorporated into the gate pillars or a wall. Gates can also be controlled by a ground loop system (activated automatically by the approach of a vehicle fitted with a corresponding activator), key fobs or swipe cards or even number plate recognition.

We can design and build your gates to any specification, including non-standard openings.

The gate automation can be underground (usually preferred with metal gates) or articulated arm type. Our engineers can give you the benefit of over 15 years experience in gate design and automation as part of our free site survey.

We can also construct pillars and boundary walls if required.

Whichever style of gate you choose, we will be on hand to offer free, impartial advice.

However, once you experience the convenience and added security of automatic opening you will wonder how you ever did without it!

Press the Remote button or call us on 01594 840408 for advice on your installation.

Sliding or Opening?

Virtually all types of gate can be offered with an opening or a sliding mechanism. Sliding gates are generally more secure as they have a fixed housing at both ends and are ideal where gates cannot open into a sloping driveway. They are also better for windy sites.

Sliding Gates are normally mounted on a rail which supports its weight along the entire length of its run and can thefefore span quite wide openings. They have to be mounted on a level surface and the guide rail must be kept clear of debris. Some horse owners prefer not to have the bottom rail.

In those circumstances where a bottom rail is either not suitable, or specifically not requested, we can install a cantilever sliding gate. This is effectively suspended over the entrance and therefore needs no rail below it. The basic principle uses an additional section of gate to partly counterbalance the section that spans the roadway. Cantilevers need less groundwork, are quieter in operation and can be used on uneven ground. However they require more space at the side of the gate to accommodate the extra length and are less suitable for very wide openings.

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