An automatic gate is a great addition to your property with benefits such as increased property value and security.
But should you go with a automated sliding or swing gate. Both choices are popular and the following issues discussed might make it easier for you to choose what’s appropriate for you.
Cost
Given the overall cost of having a new automatic gate installed, price is of course important. For those on a tighter budget, a swing gate is usually the cheaper option of the two, sliding gates require a more complex opening mechanism and extra parts installed. For example, a swing gate consists of the motor and a couple of hinges mounted to a post, while a sliding gate needs a motor, slide track, and rollers as well as a flat area to roll on.
Space
If you’re considering an automatic gate for a town block a sliding gate may be a more suitable option. This is because sliding gates need less space to operate.
Swing gates require a lot of space between the gate and the car to ensure the gate doesn’t hit any vehicle as it opens, which usually isn’t an issue on a farm or rural setting.
Maintenance
If you don’t want to worry about gate maintenance, a swing gate is the better option. It has very low maintenance compared to a sliding gate, which needs tracks to be constantly cleared because even the smallest amount of debris the track can cause it to jam.
Security
Any type of electric gate will improve your security since your gate is now only opened when you want it to be open. However the sliding gate is usually more secure when set in between two wall or similar. However in the rural setting you normally have post and wire fences to both sides of the fence through which persons can easily enter your property so the additional security will generally keep the “honest thieves” out and of course are a serious legal boundary making clear to everyone that they are trespassing!
