Adding gates makes the barriers more functional and with the right electronics in place, won’t open unless the person seeking entry is authorized.
A metal fence is an excellent idea for improving security around the perimeter of your property. However, adding gates makes the barriers more functional and with the right electronics in place, won’t open unless the person seeking entry is authorized. This is fantastic news for both commercial and residential areas. Let’s take a closer look at how this is supposed to work.
Two Styles of Gates
You can choose wrought iron gates or chain link fence gates. How do these differ from the fences that many homeowners often see? That’s an interesting question. The wrought iron gates can either swing open or slide open. Although the gate is made to resemble wrought iron, it’s made from either steel or aluminum. When it comes down to choosing the material you want, aluminum is the lighter of the two. This matters because the gate won’t have as much trouble moving when the metal on it is lighter. However, a steel gate is more resistant to impact damage.
Chain link fences can be attached to a gate mechanism. You may occasionally see these fences and gates topped with barbed wire, razor wire, or sharp finials. These adornments are additional security measures. Although they are security fences and gates typically seen around commercial and industrial sites, they are slowly being phased out. That’s because they aren’t as aesthetically pleasing as the wrought-iron-look-gates nor do they provide as much protection,
Problems Caused by Budget Constraints
Budget constraints can cause many different issues that make operations more complicated than they need to be. Driveway gates need to be as secure as possible, and improvisation is not something that is a good idea. Unfortunately, low-budget gates are often the products of shoddy work, which means that they are crooked or don’t fit the way that they should. The portal itself and its control hardware are more likely to wear out faster this way. Saving some money on shipping may cost more down the line. While welding onsite can fix many problems, it will also have numerous issues that require other solutions:
- Corrosion that ruins the paint and the layers of galvanization;
- The contamination from the zinc reacts with hydrogen and carbon in the paint;
- Welding isn’t perfect, as the welds are only possible on one side.
HAVE QUESTIONS? ASK HERCULES CUSTOM IRON
If you are ready to install your massive duty iron fence and add iron railings or you still have some more questions, we here at Hercules Custom Iron are here to help. We have many years of experience and will ensure that your chain link fence will serve you and your family for years. Visit us online or call us at 1-800-331-2590. For advice, updates, and to see what we are up to, be sure to follow us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest.