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• Electric Driveway Gates,Property Value,Security,Comparisons,Convenience
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• 31-03-2025

If you're thinking about improving your home's security and appeal while increasing its value, electric driveway gates could be the perfect solution. Here, we explore the main benefits to help you decide if they're right for your property. More and more homeowners are investing in electric driveway gates because they offer practical, secure, and stylish solutions compared to traditional gates. Unlike manual gates,...

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• 28-03-2025

Electric driveway gates are becoming increasingly popular across the UK, and for good reason. Homeowners looking to enhance their property's security, convenience, and aesthetic appeal are turning to these modern solutions. If you're considering making the switch, here are some key benefits to help you decide. Electric gates offer numerous advantages over traditional manual gates. They provide easy, secure access at...

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• 23-03-2025

If you're looking for ways to improve your home's security, convenience, and appearance, electric driveway gates could be the ideal choice. Here, we explore the main advantages to help you decide if they're right for you. Many homeowners are switching to electric driveway gates, and it's easy to see why. These modern gates open and close automatically, meaning no more getting out of your car in bad weather or...

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• Access Control for My Property
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• 14-10-2016

If you're looking to improve safety on your premises, you can install an access control system. You can also effectively monitor international property and where they move around. Access control systems are very versatile. They allow you to effectively monitor who enters your premises and keep employees safe. They protect your assets and you can choose from to allow into a specific building or area. Restricting access will also help to reduce...

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Security should be a priority for any business owner. Access control can easily improve your security and monitor your premises. This article will look at some of the benefits of these systems. Access control systems have become quite popular. They help you to effectively control industrial premises and also offer additional safety. They work perfectly in conjunction with your existing security systems as well. Access control can be installed for...

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• Access Control is Best for My Property
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• 04-10-2016

Choosing the best access control system can be difficult. That's why it's important to compare different options and the various benefits. Let's take a look at the different systems that you can choose from. There are many great reasons why you should install an access control system in your business. They effectively control access to your premises and provide added safety. They will protect your employees and your property, and the...

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• The Benefits of Access Control
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• 27-09-2016

More and more businesses are installing access control. Let's take a look at the benefits and the different types of access control systems to choose from. Access control is a great idea to install for any business. Not only will it help to monitor access to your property, but also help with safety. There are many different systems that you can choose to install each has their own benefits. Businesses of all sizes can benefit from an access control...

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• 23-09-2016

When it comes to access control the truly many options available. Access control is especially helpful for businesses to control access and security of property. There are many different types of access control systems available. The one you choose will depend on your specific requirements. One of the most common types of access control is video door entry systems. These systems are not only providing safety but they also effectively control admission...

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• Which Bollard Should I Use
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• 14-09-2016

When it comes to choosing a security bollard, you have many choices. Let's take a look at how you can choose the best bollard for your specific property. Security bollards are definitely very effective. Not only do they work to guide traffic but they also provide protection. They can protect pedestrians from vehicles, and protect your employees too. There are many different products that you can choose from and it depends on your specific...

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If you have wooden gates you will know just how important it is to keep them maintained. Let's take a look at how you can properly treat your wooden gates. Like many other outdoor structures, your wooden gates will need to be effectively treated against the elements. Since your wooden gate will be located outside, it is important to maintain them properly. This is so that they always look...

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• Automated Security Bollards
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When it comes to security bollards, you do have many options to choose from. Let's take a look at the benefits of automated security bollards. Security bollards have many functions and they are very versatile. That's why they are so popular all around the world. They can be used to simply direct traffic or they can withstand a vehicle impact. You can also choose between different designs so that you can have them fit in with your premises. You...

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Security bollards have become quite popular in recent years. This is largely due to the fact that they are so versatile. In this article, we look at the different types of bollards available. Security bollards can have many different uses, especially in terms of security. Not only can they effectively direct traffic but they can also avoid damage to property. They are mainly used to absorb the impact of a possible vehicle collision. This is to protect...

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• Benefits of Security Bollards
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Security is always important and that's why you should consider bollards. Let's take a closer look at some of the benefits of heavy duty security bollards. If you want to increase your security without installing a fence, choose security bollards. They are not only very effective for security but are also very attractive for your property. They offer the perfect alternative to a traditional security fence. A bollard can protect people...

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• Barriers for Small to Medium Car parks
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Security Gate Automation specialises in automatic barriers for car parks. You can choose a barrier depending on the size of your car park. It's perfect if you have a smaller office building or centre to control. Larger office buildings and centres will need a higher end barrier. Automatic barriers for small and medium car parks are perfect for access control. You can get them in different sizes, for e.g. 3m, 4m or 5m in length. This gives you complete...

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• Barriers for Industrial Car Parks
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Security Gate Automation specialises in barriers for industrial car parks. Barriers come in a wide variety of designs and colours to suit your personal needs. The type of barriers you choose will depend on your environment and the type of car park you want to control. Modern barriers for industrial car parks have a very slim design and they are very durable. And very robust specifically to handle high traffic areas. Most of these barriers can be programmed...

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• Customisable Barriers for Car Parks
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Security Gate Automation specialises in bespoke barriers for car parks. The barrier you choose depends on your unique needs. Customisable barriers offer the ultimate in design. They can be integrated with almost any security system you have available. These customisable barriers can withstand the harshest weather conditions, making them reliable. They can also be designed to complement your environment. There are many different access control options available...

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Security is always important and that's why you should consider bollards. Let's take a closer look at some of the benefits of heavy duty security bollards. If you want to increase your security without installing a fence, choose security bollards. They are not only very effective for security but are also very attractive for your property. They offer the perfect alternative to a traditional security fence. A bollard can protect people...

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• Types of Automatic Barriers
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Security Gate Automation specialises in automatic barriers for car parks. There are different types of barriers available and depends on your unique needs. There are a variety of barriers that you can automate for your business premises. You can also choose to have a manual barrier installed as opposed to an automatic one. You can also get a fully customisable barrier that offers you a wide range of access control options. Barriers are ideal to direct traffic...

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• Automatic Barriers for Car Parks
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• 28-06-2016

Security Gate Automation specialises in automatic barriers for car parks. These barriers are ideal for car parking bays and entry points for restricted areas. They can help to control access to many different areas and can also calm traffic. They help to prevent through traffic and allow authorised vehicles to get through. Automatic barriers can allow emergency services to pass through a shorter route. There are many different barriers available and they are...

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Are you thinking about adding a gate to your property or replacing an old gate? Then you may be wondering about the benefits of wrought iron gates. Wrought iron has been used in gate building for generations now. Over the years, people have tried and failed to find a replacement for it. Wrought iron is perhaps the most versatile material to use for building a gate. You can do so much more with this material that you simply cannot do with any other...

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There are many reasons why you should consider choosing wrought iron for your gate. In this article we have narrowed down the benefits to the five that we think are most crucial, we hope you enjoy this article and find it useful. The addition of wrought iron gates provides security to your home. It is a very durable fencing material and the gates are available in different shapes and sizes. Perhaps consider going for high iron gates when choosing...

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At Security Gate Automation, we provide a service plan tailored to your needs. Read more about our different service plans and what we offer. If you have electric gates or access control systems, regular maintenance is needed. That's why we offer professional maintenance packages to our customers. All our packages include the following: Lubrication of all moving parts A complete check for any faulty components Testing all diagnostics Carrying...

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Security Gate Automation specializes in maintenance services for gate systems. Here is a breakdown of what our maintenance services include. If you have electric gates, you have to ensure they are maintained. This includes checking their batteries and making sure that they work as they should. This is set out in the current Health and Safety regulations. If you are a business owner, it is important that you ensure you maintain your systems. You can make use...

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• Careful Use of Automatic Gates
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• 03-06-2016

Automatic gates are a great feature to have at home or at the office. But it's essential that you use it correctly to ensure that it is safe for everyone. Here are a few guidelines on safety issues. Automatic gates are great to use at home. They are very versatile and make entrances to your property much easier to manage. But it's important to make sure that you use them safely. Safety should always be a priority, so knowing safety guidelines...

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• Gate Automation, Safety Devices
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• 27-05-2016

Gate automation offers many benefits. It's perfect for businesses that want to protect their property and employees. Let's take a look at the different gate automation devices available. Gate automation is not only ideal for businesses but for anyone wanting to control access to their property. With so many options available, you can choose a product that will suit your needs. Some of the gate automation safety devices that you can...

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• Assessing Safety Risks, Gate installation
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• 17-05-2016

Your workplace will sometimes change and this means there may be new safety hazards. That's why it's important to make sure that you review your current risk assessment. Here's how to do it, and why it is so important for any employer. When it comes to risk, you should always try to minimize where possible. Workplaces will often change over the years, which means you may need a new risk assessment. As soon as your workplace...

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When you assess your premises for safety risks, always record your findings. It will help to determine a possible solution and what steps to take. Controlling risks are always essential. As a business owner, you know that safety should always be a priority. That's why you should have your gates and automation systems installed by experts. You can also get a professional site assessment done first, to determine what you'll need. You...

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• 06-05-2016

Risk will exist in any business. But when it comes to safety you want to minimize that risk as much as possible. Here are a few guidelines on how to evaluate risks and what to do about them. Although you are not expected to know about unforeseeable risks, assessments are important. You need to know what type of risks your property poses to employees and customers. This includes your gates and automation product. That's why many business owners...

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• 27-04-2016

If you are a business owner, you should always think about how your employees may be hurt. This is also true in the case of gates installed on your property. Risks should always be properly assessed on your work premises. It's important to make it as safe as possible for your employees. But this means also considering every type of worker. You may have younger workers, workers with disabilities, or even expectant mothers. Your gates and...

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When it comes to safety, you need to know how to successfully identify hazards. This is important when installing gates and automation products. Here's how you can identify safety hazards.Risk assessment requires you to identify hazards. If you know what safety concerns there are, you can control it effectively. A good way to start this process is by physically assessing the environment. Look for potential dangers and safety hazards. Your...

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• Gate installation safety requirements, Risk Assessment
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• 12-04-2016

When a new gate is installed, it is essential that you do a proper safety assessment. Read more about the requirements and the benefits of these assessments. There are many benefits to installing security gates and access control. But before these installations can be done, it's essential to do a proper assessment. You have to be able to minimize risk as much as possible, which is why these assessments need to be done. An assessment will...

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As I'm sure you know, wrought iron has been used in fence and gate making for many hundreds of years now. When you are choosing the materials to use for your gate or fence it is important that you understand the pros and cons of the material you will be using. Below are some of the many benefits and consequences of using wrought iron for fencing and gates. A pro for wrought iron gates is that they are much more durable than other fencing or...

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There are many reasons why adding a wrought iron gate to your property is a great idea. If you already have a fence surrounding your property then adding a wrought iron gate to it can add a serious amount of style. Wrought iron gates can greatly enhance the look of any property. It can also provide a useful entrance way and a fantastic focal point. When anyone enters your property they will be greeted by your gates. These can provide the perfect...

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• Wrought Iron Gate, Care and maintenance
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As we are sure you are aware, wrought iron fences and gates are available in many different styles. In fact, you can create just about any design you like out of wrought iron. So fences and gates out of wrought iron are a great way of customising a home or business. The thing that separates wrought iron from the other materials really is the flexibility. There are aso a range of customisable options that you get with the material. This does make...

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Simple repairs to iron gates and fencing can be achieved quite successfully by anyone. Just remember though, if you are not confident in your ability to do these simple repairs, it may be better to get a professional to do them for you. Simple repairs on your gates or fences include replacing fasteners or hardware. This should be done with fasteners that match the older ones as closely as possible. Drill out the old fasteners. Then re-tap the hole...

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If you have gates and fences on your property that appear to be wrought iron they may in fact be cast iron. It is important that you identify which material your fence or gate is made out of as each has different working characteristics. Treatments that work well on wrought iron can easily break or destroy cast iron. Cast iron is an iron based alloy that contains at least 2% carbon. The iron is heated to a fluid state and then poured into a mould...

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Wrought iron is designed and built to last for many years but the biggest enemy of wrought iron is rust. Rust can really eat through wrought iron and make it look very unsightly. Here are some restoration techniques for getting your wrought iron back looking great again. Using a paint scraper, remove any loose or peeling paint from your wrought iron. Then use a wire brush to scrub rusted areas. If the rust is quite heavy then you can use a drill...

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To take care of your wrought iron gates and railings there are a few things that you can do periodically. Here are some maintenance tips for different types of wrought iron. If you are unsure which suits your needs then speak to the people who installed your wrought iron. They will let you know which of the below methods will work best for you. Galvanised wrought iron gates and railings have been dipped in a hot zinc oxide bath at a...

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• Wrought Iron Gates, Care And Maintenance
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Before you install wrought iron fences or gates on your property, it is important that you consider a few things. There are a few things that you need to know about wrought iron. These will be helpful before you commit yourself to having it on your property. Wrought iron requires more maintenance than other types of fencing and gates. So it is important that you understand what is involved before you have them installed. Wrought iron is made from...

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• Wrought Iron Gates, Care And Maintenance
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• 12-02-2016

Here are 3 tips for care and maintenance for your wrought iron gates. It is a good idea to have a look at your gate every so often. Perhaps while you are cleaning it or just having a walk in the garden. This allows you to spot any issues that your gate might have and sort them out before they become a massive problem. While checking your gate, look for rust spots, chips in the paint, cracks or any other damage. Repairing rust...

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A wrought iron gate is a wonderful addition to any property. There are a few things that you can do to keep the gate looking great for many years to come as well. Here are 3 tips for caring for your wrought iron gates. When wrought iron is exposed to the elements it can rust, so it is smart to take steps to prevent this sort of damage. One of the very best measures to take is to apply wax to your gate. The wax will stop the elements attacking the...

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• Commercial Security Gates, Protect your Business
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• 03-11-2015

There are many great ways of controlling who has access to your business. Many of these products and ideas can be linked together to create a security system that no one will try and mess with. These products include; barriers, bollards, and gates. The thing that can bring them all together is of course the access controls. There are many different kinds of access controls that will help your business. Finding the perfect one for you may take...

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• Automatic Commercial Gates, Business Security
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• 27-10-2015

Having automatic gates fitted to your business is a great way of starting a security system from the ground up. They will make any wannabe intruders think twice before trying to enter your property and give you a stable base to build your security from. They are the very best thing in improving your businesses security. We know that 9 times out of 10 you begin to consider adding more security to your business after something has happened. You may...

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To begin the process of having us build your automatic wooden gates we need to know a rough idea of sizes for the space you intend the gates to go. This will allow us to give you a quote for the work. The size should be within an inch or 25mm or so in both height and width. This gives us the ground work to work from. After the quote is accepted we will need further measurements. For these we will come out to your property and measure the space ourselves...

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• Security Bollards, Securing your Business
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There are two types of security bollards in this world. Ones that move and ones that don't. Placing bollards around your site is a great way of controlling traffic throughout your site. You will also be able to also keep any vehicles off your site that you don't want to have access. Bollards are tough. They can take a hit from a vehicle and be ready for more once the driver has wrecked the front end of their vehicle. You may want to...

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If you have decided on having automatic wooden gates for your property then there is still a fair amount to consider. You may have to compromise on a few things depending upon the space that you have in your driveway and entrance. However there is one thing that you should never compromise on. You should always make sure that your gates are coming from wood taken from a sustainable forest. There are a few reasons for this choice. The first being...

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• automatic wooden gates, electric sliding gates for driveways
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• 16-10-2015

When you are weighing up the options of which automatic wooden gates to get for your property it can be quite hard to choose the right look. In many cases though, the space that you have can dictate the look that you can have. If you have a tight driveway with space running out towards the side then electric sliding gates are really the only option for your driveway. Even if you have enough space for a swing gate you may prefer to have sliding gates...

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• Commercial Security Gates, Barriers
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• 13-10-2015

If you are looking into securing your business property then we are sure you are aware of just how many different options you have open to you. All of these different options will make your business more secure. However not all of them will be right for you and the way you do business. When you are looking to secure your business it is important that you find the right ways to do that. Ways that are never going to hinder your business but give you...

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• Electric Wooden Gates, Hardwood automatic Gate
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• 13-10-2015

There are a lot of companies now selling off the shelf standard sized gates. A one size fits all gate. However, every driveway is a different size. If you measured your driveway and then your neighbours you will see that their gates will in no way fit your driveway. So these standard gates are really no use at all. Buying a one size fits all gate is a great way to give yourself a headache and a lot of work. You are either going to have to cut the...

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Like all exterior wood, automatic wooden gates should be treated. They need protecting from the extremes of the British climate if they are to last for many years. There are many treatments available for hardwood and softwood electric gates from paints to stains and oils. In this article we will go through which ones will be better suited to the type of gate that you have. If you are going to treat hardwood or softwood electric gates with oils then...

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