Paired with the correct automation system, your sliding or swing gates will work smoothly, safely and effortlessly without the need for you to leave your property or vehicle.
A classic and elegant option, however swing gates need space to open, so the parking space available needs to be taken into consideration.
Sliding gates are perfect for driveways with limited space or difficult access to the property, perhaps a steeply sloping drive. A sliding gate offers a neat and stylish solution.
Automated electric entrance gate systems allow you to control access to your property from your car, home or wherever you are. Electric gates combined with voice only or video intercom system allows you to control who can access your property providing increased security.
Whether swing or sliding, all of our automated gates are supplied with Gate Technical file inclusive of full technical specifications, gate project number, risk assessment, force testing data, certification, warranties, user instructions and maintenance log for your safety and peace of mind. Gate automation systems can be retrofitted to most existing driveway gates. Read on for different gate types and material options.
At Creative Metal Design Ltd we produce swing gates in metal or a combination of wood and metal. When choosing swing gates the size of the driveway is a deciding factor. As swing gates open into the driveway they take up space that may be used for parking. Our team will assess and advise if swing gates are a possibility and design your swing gates to suit your property and budget requirements.
Swing gates are our first choice for electric entrance gates due to flexibility in design and materials. Also swing gates are cost effective and elegant security option with increased durability and straight forward safety aspects.
Sliding gates are an ideal solution to limited driveways and limited space road access. Built in metal, or metal and wood, our sliding driveway gates are designed and built to be very quiet and compliant with current safety regulations. However, sliding gates are a lot more dangerous to the gate user due to size and many hazard areas that need to be covered by safety equipment. More safety equipment used for the gate automation, more complex the automation becomes with potential failure to one of the components fitted.
Also electric sliding gates require separate access to the property due to manual release location on the inside of the gate. Sliding gate costs generally are higher than same size swing gates. Increased labour costs due to design complexity, additional groundworks for the gate track installation, matching pedestrian gate costs as well as additional safety equipment that is required to ensure the user safety.
Our metal driveway gates are built using quality steel with meticulous attention to detail. Corrosion proofing is provided with either a hot-dip galvanization treatment, with a life expectancy of 25 years, or a non-immersive zinc undercoating prior to a powder coat, with a life expectancy around 8 years. Metal gates can be designed to compliment any style of home and will look good and function faultlessly for years to come.
Our wooden driveway gates are built with hand selected timber and combined with steel or stainless steel frames for durability and easy maintenance. Each custom cut board is of a high grade and treated individually with natural oils and tints, ensuring exceptional quality and looks inside and out.
