From domestic sliding gates to heavy duty automatic barriers, the barriers you use to protect your home or business are an essential tool for protecting your privacy and security. Once gates are installed, it’s easy to take them for granted, but how do you know when it’s time to replace your gates? Here are a few telltale signs.
Rust damage
Rust damage around a gate doesn’t just look unattractive – it’s also a potential security risk too. Rusty metal is much easier to break than non-rusted metal because it’s weaker. So your barrier could actually be advertising to potential intruders that your property is vulnerable – and that you’re not as focused on your security as you should be.
Bleed marks
Bleed marks often occur around a gate’s hinges, turning the wood a deep black. They’re often a sign of poor maintenance or sub-par materials, and are very difficult to remove once they appear.
Broken hardware
Loose hinges, broken locks and stiff latches are all warning signs that your gate might be past its prime. In addition to compromising your security, these problems can also pose serious health and safety concerns – from trapped fingers to getting crushed or trapped behind a gate if it opens too heavily or unexpectedly.
Wood rot
Like rust, the appearance of wood rot is a telltale sign that a gate is past its prime. This unattractive problem significantly weakens your gate and will only continue to spread once it appears, so it’s important not to ignore it.
Technical failures
If you already have an automated gate, it goes without saying that it needs to work correctly. If yours is constantly failing to open, becoming jammed or partially closing, there may be an installation error or it might simply be time for an upgrade.
If you think it’s time to replace your gates, we can help. At Elex, we offer safe and thorough gate and barrier installations from fully accredited installers, utilising only the highest quality materials. For more information on our services, call 0117 978 6095 or fill in our online contact form.
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