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Choosing the right automatic driveway gate

March 24, 2020 by DC Gates Marketing Team

Select the right automatic driveway gate for you using our simple top tips.
Having a hard time deciding on the right automatic driveway gate? Well, you’re in the right place. The key to selecting the right automatic driveway gate lies in the question; how do want your automatic gate to open? The two most common driveway gate types include, sliding gate, and swing gate due to how they open.

The swing gate.

As the name suggests, this driveway gate swings open. Swing gates come in many styles and shapes to choose from, hence the swinging gates are most popular for residential homes.

Sliding gate.

Sliding gates open by sliding horizontally. Sliding gates are a huge space saver, that’s why they are common in commercial buildings.

What to look out for?

Space

How much space you are willing to set aside for your driveway gate? Sliding gates are best suited if the allocated gate space is low. So if you’ve got the space, you may as well grab a fine-looking set of swing gates for your compound.

Frequency of use

If you plan on opening and closing the driveway gate every minute of every day, then go for the sliding gate. Swing gates aren’t suitable in such settings due to the friction on the hinges. For this reason, sliding gates are more appropriate in industrial gating.

Security

Which of the two driveway gates is more secure? When it comes to gates and security, it’s a simply a matter of difficulty when attempting to break in. Swing gates are easier to break in since they offer low resistance when being pushed open. Sliding gates will henceforth assure better security for your property.

Wrapping up

There are also other minor factors to consider when picking the right automatic driveway gate such as the material used to make the driveway gate itself. The purpose is to help you pick the right automatic driveway gate with ease, so we’ve broken down the essential factors.

Filed Under: Gate automation, Informative articles., Tips for the right decision making Tagged With: automatic driveway gates, driveway gates, Electric Gates, selecting the right driveway gate, sliding gate., swing gate

Electric Gates in Oxford

March 13, 2020 by DC Gates Marketing Team

DC Gate Solutions specialises in gate automation, installation and emergency automated gate repair across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
Looking for the best gates in Oxford? DC Gate Solutions has you covered. For a decade now, we’ve been home to the best quality automated and electric gates in Oxford. We continue to source market leading materials and gate automation equipment to manufacture the best quality gates around. Not only that, they’re made to measure within our UK (Berkshire) manufacturing facilities. Simply get in touch now for a free consultation!

Residential gates

Get a completely customised look just the way you want. Take a peak within our Past Projects page, many are even in certain suburbs surrounding the Oxford countryside where you’ll find all types of past installations; sliding gates, swing gates, driveway gates– we’ve got them all! Customise the style, look, feel, colour right down to the gate hinges! We’ll even provide you with our recommend electric gates control systems based on your requirements.

Industrial gates

Ensure the security of your business premises in Oxfordshire by perhaps installing heavy metal gates. Enhance security by including intrusion detection systems to curb burglary once and for all. Industrial gates can also be fully customised to suit your Oxford based business’s image.

Gate Repair

We offer great discounts on gate maintenance for our customers in Oxfordshire. Scroll through our Maintenance page to see the services offered.
Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to our team via the email below, or pop us a quick message within our contact form!
Email: sales@dcgatesoltuons.co.uk

Filed Under: Gate automation Tagged With: Automatic Gates Oxford, Commercial Gates, Driveway Gates Oxford, Electric Gate Servicing Oxford, Electric Gates Oxford, Electric Gates Oxfordshire, Electric Gates Oxon, Emergency Gate Repair, Residential Gates, Service Electric Gates Oxford

7 Reasons to Have Automated Gates

February 25, 2020 by DC Gates Marketing Team

It’s easy to imagine a scene from Hollywood when you think of automated gates. Celebrities that hide behind their impressive automatic gates, allowing entry after verification through an intercom system. No longer reserved for the rich and famous, automatic gates are still considered an investment, although they aren’t as expensive as they used to be. Therefore, we’re sharing 7 reasons why you should have automated gates for your driveway.

Safety

Do you want to enjoy the installation of automated gates? Contact our team for more information on design and installation.

With automated gates, there’s plenty of access control methods including vehicle recognition sensors to keep you nice and dry in the rain and prevent strain from manual operation.

Privacy

We all enjoy our privacy; our automated gates are available in a variety of designs and measurements so you can protect your privacy when you need it most.

Do you want to enjoy the installation of automated gates? Contact our team for more information on design and installation.

By increasing the security of your home, automated gates reduce the risk of criminal activity to your property. Home insurance companies may even lower your annual premium!

Less effort

With automated gates, there’s plenty of access control methods including vehicle recognition sensors to keep you nice and dry in the rain and prevent strain from manual operation.

Privacy

We all enjoy our privacy; our automated gates are available in a variety of designs and measurements so you can protect your privacy when you need it most.

Do you want to enjoy the installation of automated gates? Contact our team for more information on design and installation.

Automatic gates are an investment. They can add value to your property, thanks to the rise in privacy and security.

A decrease in home insurance

By increasing the security of your home, automated gates reduce the risk of criminal activity to your property. Home insurance companies may even lower your annual premium!

Less effort

With automated gates, there’s plenty of access control methods including vehicle recognition sensors to keep you nice and dry in the rain and prevent strain from manual operation.

Privacy

We all enjoy our privacy; our automated gates are available in a variety of designs and measurements so you can protect your privacy when you need it most.

Do you want to enjoy the installation of automated gates? Contact our team for more information on design and installation.

Automatic gates are modern, sophisticated, and make the best first impression of your home. Choose an installation with underground automation for a more discreet look.

Increase in property value

Automatic gates are an investment. They can add value to your property, thanks to the rise in privacy and security.

A decrease in home insurance

By increasing the security of your home, automated gates reduce the risk of criminal activity to your property. Home insurance companies may even lower your annual premium!

Less effort

With automated gates, there’s plenty of access control methods including vehicle recognition sensors to keep you nice and dry in the rain and prevent strain from manual operation.

Privacy

We all enjoy our privacy; our automated gates are available in a variety of designs and measurements so you can protect your privacy when you need it most.

Do you want to enjoy the installation of automated gates? Contact our team for more information on design and installation.

We all want to protect our property from any unauthorised access, by installing automated gates, your property has a higher level of protection than manual gates. Thanks to their electric access control, visitors won’t be able to gain entry unless invited.

Aesthetic value

Automatic gates are modern, sophisticated, and make the best first impression of your home. Choose an installation with underground automation for a more discreet look.

Increase in property value

Automatic gates are an investment. They can add value to your property, thanks to the rise in privacy and security.

A decrease in home insurance

By increasing the security of your home, automated gates reduce the risk of criminal activity to your property. Home insurance companies may even lower your annual premium!

Less effort

With automated gates, there’s plenty of access control methods including vehicle recognition sensors to keep you nice and dry in the rain and prevent strain from manual operation.

Privacy

We all enjoy our privacy; our automated gates are available in a variety of designs and measurements so you can protect your privacy when you need it most.

Do you want to enjoy the installation of automated gates? Contact our team for more information on design and installation.

With specially designed pressure detection, automated gates prevent crushing if an obstruction is present. Also, the gates will not open without operation; so, you can stop worrying about swinging gates causing damage to people and property or your children and pets wandering into a busy road.

Security

We all want to protect our property from any unauthorised access, by installing automated gates, your property has a higher level of protection than manual gates. Thanks to their electric access control, visitors won’t be able to gain entry unless invited.

Aesthetic value

Automatic gates are modern, sophisticated, and make the best first impression of your home. Choose an installation with underground automation for a more discreet look.

Increase in property value

Automatic gates are an investment. They can add value to your property, thanks to the rise in privacy and security.

A decrease in home insurance

By increasing the security of your home, automated gates reduce the risk of criminal activity to your property. Home insurance companies may even lower your annual premium!

Less effort

With automated gates, there’s plenty of access control methods including vehicle recognition sensors to keep you nice and dry in the rain and prevent strain from manual operation.

Privacy

We all enjoy our privacy; our automated gates are available in a variety of designs and measurements so you can protect your privacy when you need it most.

Do you want to enjoy the installation of automated gates? Contact our team for more information on design and installation.

Filed Under: Gate automation

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