There are simple guidelines when installing school gates that every company should know and be aware of. Every school has a legal and moral responsibility to keep its students, staff and visitors safe from harm. One of the important ways that they can do this is to ensure that [...]
The saying goes “you can never be too careful” and that certainly applies when it comes to child and pet security. Electric gates and other automatic barriers are a superb crime prevention measure, keeping “undesirables” outside. However, they are also valuable for keeping children and pets safely inside your [...]
It can be really hard to decide whether to automate your existing gates or replace them. You can find that as you spend more time at your home that you want to make it easier to enter your property. We can help whether you want to automate your existing [...]
It can be really hard when choosing gates for a smaller property, you don't know what will fit and if it does you don't want to make your property to seem even smaller with the gates you've chosen. You may associate electronic gates with large, grandly proportioned properties. After all, [...]
Making your home safe with electronic gates If you read this blog regularly, you are already aware that electronic gates are stylish and convenient for a range of premises. But they’re also a way to make your home more secure. If you’re worried that burglars or intruders might target [...]
Why car park barriers are crucial When it comes to parking your car, chances are you don’t notice the many barriers in place as you head towards the nearest space. However, rising barriers, bollards and gates all play a key part in car park infrastructure. But why car park [...]
Does your company car park need automatic gates? Do you run a business with a bustling premises or office? If so, that premises probably has its own car park. It is likely that many of your employees travel to work by car, so your car park is an essential [...]
Almost every single school in the UK has gates, yet what is the real importance of them and why school need gates on their grounds? We have a wide range to choose from, yet understanding why they are important could help you make the most appropriate choice for your [...]
Maintaining your gates can be something that you forget to do, once they're installed you use them daily and forget about looking after them. If you have an electric gate (or you’re considering having one installed), it’s vitally important that you keep your gates maintained. But why is this? Why [...]
Swing gates versus sliding gates; Which is better for your home or business? Here at Elex Gates and Barriers, we offer both automated swing gates and automated sliding gates. As their name suggests, swing gates open by swinging inwards or outwards in an arc. In contrast, sliding gates slide [...]
