Pros and Cons of Electric Swing Gates

If you’re looking to get an electric swing gate operator installed in your home, or you have one already, you should be aware that your system will require some maintenance and adjustment from time to time. Because of the way they are designed they are perfect for homes with driveways that are on a bit of an incline and are good at operating even though they have a limited space to work with. But the technology is not quite perfect and as a result may need some tinkering with from time to time to keep them in operable order.

The Swing Gate Scenario

The biggest enemy of swing gates is gravity, and there is obviously no way to combat this without living in the vacuum of space. This is especially true for those driveways that are laid down on an incline. Your system and its hinges can start to sag as they get tired of constantly battling their own weight which could lead to further damages to your track, wheels and driveway, and so need to undergo periodic gate adjustments.

The other concern for these types of entrances is that they are more sensitive to damages incurred by accidents. Their supreme mobility comes at a price of structural integrity. This means that it only takes a small nudge of a car, especially while the gate is in motion, to damage it severely. But s gate smash doesn’t have to be a train smash, contact Gate Repair Orange for advice on gate repairs, so that the fragility of the gate doesn’t have to be a determining factor in deciding whether you will use one or not.

So if you’re interested in getting, or do have a swing gate operator in your home, bare these few points in mind and you will have no problems getting the system that’s right for you.