Frequently asked questions

• What should I take into consideration when choosing property gates?

  Before deciding on a gate, you should think about the style of your home exterior, about the type of the door that will suit you best (sliding or swing gates), about the property size (so you can choose the right size), about maintenance you are willing to do and, lastly, about your budget.

• Should a gate open in or out?

  It is usual for gates to open inwards. In some cases, it is even illegal for gates to open outwards, into public property.

• What type of material is best used for home gates?

  When choosing a material for your home gates, take into consideration appearance, difficulty of maintenance, security and of course price of the gates. Wooden gates are beautiful, but more difficult to maintain than say steel or metal gates. For mainly security reasons, choose palisade gates.

• How to increase the security of my gates?

  There are several security features a gate can possess to maximize your security, such as: fire department compliance, manual keyed disconnect, anti-tailgate, anti-hacking technology, reversing sensors, battery backup, surge protection, a telephone entry system.