What material for the gate?
If you opt for a aluminum gateyou will not have no problem maintaining it. To clean it, a little lukewarm water will suffice.
Furthermore, the aesthetic rendering of these light gates is remarkable. And, to top it off, aluminum is a resistant and corrosion-resistant metal. On the other hand, it is a little more expensive than other materials.
Robust, a wooden gate worth for his natural and warm look. He brings home a extra touch of authenticity. In principle, the wood is treated against insects and moisture. However, it is necessary to apply on the surface of this gate, from time to time, a little stain, a specific protection product.
If your budget is more limitedchoose a portal by PVC. It is the lightest material and probably the easiest to maintain. To make it a little stronger, you can reinforce it with an aluminum frame.
The strongest gates are designed made of metaland in particular in forged steel. So they offer you a optimal degree of security. But the metal being sensitive to rust, it is necessary to choose galvanized iron, which resists corrosion, or to apply anti-rust paint to the gate.
What type of portal?
There are basically two main types of portals: hinged or sliding. The swing gate consists of two leaves, opening inwards or outwards.
The size of the opening is variable and must meet your needs. If the standard opening does not suit you, you can have a custom gate installed. If the gate opens inwards, which is the most common, you need to have enough space.
If opening to the outside, the leaves may encroach on the sidewalk or the roadway. In this case, check with the municipality to find out about the regulations in this area.
For its part, the sliding gate does not bite into your land. So it saves you space. To operate the gate, two solutions are available to you. You can first lay a rail, along which the gate will slide.
But there are also freestanding gates. Thanks to a specific device, which keeps it suspended, this type of gate slides without the need for a rail.
Do not neglect the shape and appearance of the portal
The safety it gives you and the ease of maintenance are therefore important criteria in the choice of the portal. But it must also please you. This is why you will choose a shape that appeals to you.
Indeed, the portals are not uniform. Some, probably the most numerous, have a straight shape. This is a classic model, which is still popular with the public.
More original, perhaps, the domed or curved shape. The leaves can take these two forms, but with straight lines. Going down, the leaves take on the shape of a V. The opposite shape also exists.
Finally, the gate can still take, upwards or downwards, the shape of those hats worn by the gendarmes of yesteryear.
But the shape is not the only element to consider. Must also take care of the appearance of the portal. Thus, it can be full, semi-perforated, or totally perforated. Such a gate gives an impression of lightness, but preserves your privacy less.
Finally, the gate can be painted in the color that suits you. Today there is a wide palette of shades. So you should find the one that best suits your tastes.
Adding a gate can also change the look of the gate. Its presence prevents it from being systematically opened, in particular to allow pedestrians to pass. The style and appearance of these swing gates, with a single leaf, must harmonize with those of the gate.
Motorize your gate?
The motorization of the gate is another criterion of choice, and not the least important. Installing a motor saves you effort and saves you time.
In fact, when you get home, you no longer need to get out of the vehicle to open the gate. This opening, you get it by pressing a button on the remote control.
In principle, all gate models can be motorized. In the case of a swing gate, the leaves are actuated by articulated arms. They are themselves moved by a motor hidden in the supporting pillars or in the ground.
For its part, the sliding gate opens and closes thanks to a specific device, installed on the rail. It should be noted that the remote control can allow the joint opening of the gate and the garage.