So you have a big area either in front or on the side of your home, and you would like to make it a little more difficult for peopel to come onto your property. Maybe you have fencing that goes around your yard that is providing a bit of a barrier, and your driveway still leaves a big hole that people can walk through. Maybe you have entrances to your back yard on the sides of your home that are a little too easy to simply walk through and get into your yard. The answer is an iron security gate.
If you are considering an iron security gate for around your home, you will have to decide if you want a single gate or a double gate. The decision is usually pretty simple, because there is only so wide that a gate can be and still swing open and closed easily. Iron security gates are heavier than most doors, so if the space that is being covered is more than the width of a single entryway f=door, then it will probably be better over time to install two gates that are less wide, which meet in the middle. This will provide not only easier operation when opening and closing the gates, but it will also age better over time because the weight of the gate itself is not stressing the hinges as much as a lighter one would be. Because most security gates are custom built in order to appropriately fit the space they are installed, there are not exact rules with regards to the width that a security gate must be before it moves to being a double gate, but there are certain guidelines that should be followed for peak performance over time. Your estimator and installer will be able to make suggestions on if you should install a single or a double iron gate.
So how effective is an iron gate at keeping people out of your yard? Basically, it is as effective as any security door that is mounted to your home. It is made from the same materials and thicknesses of iron as the entryway gates, and will be just as hard to cut through or break down. A person would have to make a great deal of noise and commotion t breach an iron gate, so for the most part if they want to get into the home they would go around it via jumping over walls or some other entry point. In almost every case, the places that you have created an iron barrier will not be the places that someone enters your space. Iron gates and security doors are the single best method of keeping people out of a private area that exist, and they will provide you with many years of security worry free. Our gates are constructed of high quality iron, and welded for strength at join points. Other companies may use cheaper materials like cast aluminum which only appear solid. If you are serious about your home security, contact us today.
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