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Whether you live in a busy suburb or out in the hills, an automatic gate in Perth could not only make life easier but could also improve the value of your property. It will also catch the eyes of your neighbours and make your home look chic and sophisticated. But more than just aesthetic benefits, there are a plethora of reasons as to why an automatic gate from Metric Fencing could change your life.
Improve The Safety of Your Property
People most often install automatic gates at the front of their driveway. This can be a great use of front yard space for homes with smaller backyards.
- Front yard safety: An automatic gate can open up your property and allow kids or pets to roam and play in the front yard safely. This restricts access by unwanted vehicles or pedestrians.
- Nighttime precaution: When you’re arriving home at night you’ll be able to open the gate from the comfort of your own car!
- Burglar deterrent: Automatic gates can sometimes deter burglars, helping keep your possessions safer. They give you more privacy and prevent people, especially thieves, from looking into your house.
Ultimately, your property will be safer for you and your family.
Improve Your Property Value and Save Money
If you are selling now or plan to sell in the future, an automatic gate is an excellent investment for your home. Automatic gates can attract potential buyers due to their functional benefits and aesthetic appeal.
Insurance Rates Lowered
Automatic gates can also save you money on insurance. Many insurance companies will lower your premium if you install an automatic gate. This is because of the extra safety and burglary deterrence these gates can provide. So not only are you saving money by installing an Automatic gate, but in the long run, it could be viewed as a positive feature for any home when you look to sell your property.
Completely Customisable for Any Space
Metric will fit and install your new automatic gate so you don’t have to do any of the work. We can custom-fabricate any size gate to suit your property or commercial project. With years of experience and knowledge under our belts, we can fulfil almost any customer requirements, no matter how specific. Our expert team is always on hand to provide detailed advice and practical suggestions to ensure that whatever project you’re working on is delivered efficiently to the highest standards.
Our automatic gates can be customised to fit almost any area or size requirement. We can also fabricate gates in a large range of materials, light or heavy. Aluminium, steel, panels, slats or louvres we can do it all – in any colour!
Benefits of Swing vs Sliding Automatic Gates
Swing Gates
Our automatic gates come in two styles and can be further customised to meet space requirements. Automated swing gates pivot on hinges like a standard household door.
Advantages:
- They do not need the extra room that sliding gates do to open, making them the perfect solution for people looking to secure smaller spaces.
- Existing swing gates are also usually great candidates for automation. A good hinge and an Mhouse motor are all you need to take your average swing gate and turn it into a flashy automatic one.
Sliding Gates
The other style of automatic gate available is sliding gates. These are gates that slide along the fence line instead of opening up in an arc like swing gates.
Advantages:
- Once sliding gates are closed, they are locked in a fixed position and cannot be pushed or pried open, offering you slightly more security than most automatic swing gates.
- Ideal for windy locations, as sliding gates are not affected by wind loading, unlike swing gates, which can be.
Automate The Gate You Already Have
Already have a gate you love, but need it automated? Metric Fencing also provides gate automation services. We provide access to technology and accessories that we can install to convert your existing gate into an automatic one. This is perfect for individuals who already have a decent gate on their property and want to improve its functionality and appeal. Our in-house range of automation, motors, and transformers, manufactured in Italy work can work on many gate setups. They are small, easily installed devices that can completely upgrade your gate. They can be set up to work through your external transformer into an existing power outlet. We can also install a power outlet closer to the gate for a power source, and we have a selected range of motors that can be run for a stand-alone solar kit.
Talk to the team at Metric Fencing to discuss automating your gate or installing a brand new automated gate.
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