If you are planning to give some finishing touches to your home and secure your property then driveway gates can definitely act as a striking feature to the entrance of your house and also add value to your home. Driveway gates enhance the elegance and beauty of your house and at the very same time driveway gates are the easiest way to ensure the security of your house. Driveway gates are basically classified into two types that are sliding driveway gates and swinging driveway gates. While swing driveway gates are the most used access control gates on the market today, the sliding gates are a great choice for homes that have restricted options for swing gates due to obstruction or an inclined driveway that makes the operation of swing driveway gates difficult.

But something that we notice that creates a bit of customer confusion is deciding whether they should install a sliding driveway gate or a swinging driveway gate. Therefore the most important question now is on what type of gates you should invest and which will be the most practical choice? We would recommend you slide or swing gates depending on the available space. Whether the swing gates can swing inwards or outwards and if a slide gate can slide completely to one side are also some factors that govern which type of driveway gates need to be installed.

Here’s a quick overview of the distinct features of sliding driveway gates and swinging driveway gates for your easy reference.

Sliding driveway gates:

>> Slide gates slide back particularly in one direction i.e. is the horizontal direction.

>> These gates utilize the space effectively which makes them very economical and neat.

>> Sliding gates are very useful and handy on inclined driveways and are very easy to install on such surfaces.

>> Sliding gates can also be opened using a remote control or keypad.

>> These gates are best for properties where space is premium.

Swinging driveway gates:

>> Swing gates can be designed to swing in or out depending on the space available.

>> Swing gates are very ideal if there is not enough width at the side of the gate to retract back as in the case of slide gates.

>> These gates are usually operated by virtue of keypads or remote controls.

>> These gates are best suited for flat surfaces and cannot be installed on inclined driveways as it will hamper the smooth operation of the gate.

>> Swinging gates are a bit more expensive as they require operating mechanisms on both sides.

At alekoproducts we offer a wide range of driveway gates which include sliding and swinging driveway gates. We have different styles of driveway gates like London, Prague, St Petersburg and many more styles. We also provide different types of gate openers for your specific requirements and to completely automatize your driveway gates. If you are interested to improve your security level we also offer intercoms for total functionality and security.

So if you have a property and if you are interested in making some investment on driveway gates and security measures we want to hear from you. Our experienced professionals are always ready to help you.