A commercial premise needs to be safe and secure around the clock. A perimeter fence is essential just like a security system that includes alarms and cameras is. However, one area where your level of security may be letting you down is your gates. Sliding electric gates can heighten the level of safety of your premise as well as allowing you to control just who exits and enters your premise.
The gates on your premise will open and close several times an hour, or perhaps more, depending on what type of premise you own. An antiquated system could be letting your security down, there being many pitfalls with manual gate openers. Below are some of the reasons you should install sliding gates that are automated at your premise.
Sliding Electric Gates for Time Saving
If you install a sliding gate system at your premise, it will not just be more secure but it will save you money. Having to manually open gates is time consuming, and can lead to traffic congestion. When you introduce automated gates, a physical presence may not even be necessary in your parking lot or reception area. Sliding entrance gates can be controlled from a remote access point from within the building, meaning that you can control who enters your premise from anywhere in the building.
Security
Electric gates will open and close far quicker than manual gates, and once a vehicle has driven through, they will close behind and lock in quick time. This can stop unwanted traffic creeping in when the gates are open, and will of course save you the expense of paying a security guard.
Converting your Existing Gates
One of the reasons why you may still have an antiquated gate system at your premise could be that you cannot afford to replace your gates. The good news here is that your existing gates can be fitted with an automatic opener. Automated can be fitted not just onto sliding gates, but also onto swing gates, meaning that whatever your existing system it can be automated quickly and easily.
Choosing the Material for your Gates
In the event that you are going to fit new sliding electric gates to your premise, your choice of material is important. A commercial premise does not have to look aesthetically pleasing, and gates made from tough steel or iron could be the best option for you. You should avoid wooden gates. Wood may look nice on a private property, but at a commercial premise they are not as durable and not as safe.
If your perimeter fence is covered in wire, or an electric shock system to keep out intruders, you should also make sure that your gates have a similar system. Otherwise, intruders will choose to jump your gates as they are any easy way to access your premise. The more security systems you have at your commercial premise, the better. You may also like to introduce CCTV, hidden cameras, and automated doors within your building. Lastly, heightening the security of your premise is also important when insuring your stock. The more security features you have at your premise, the lower your insurance premium will be.
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