At Glow Innovations, we supply quality driveway and pedestrian gates. In today’s world, security is a commodity that many people are willing to invest in. If your property is accessible by foot, pedestrian gates are a great way to add an extra layer of security.
There are many benefits that come with installing a pedestrian gate, and the learning centre on the Glow Innovations website has many blog posts that discuss these in depth. Some of these benefits include security, enhanced privacy, aesthetic appeal, and increased market appeal for your property.
In this article, we will discuss some ways in which you can enhance the usefulness of your pedestrian gate.
Tips To Boost Security For Your Pedestrian Gate
At Glow Innovations, our qualified professionals will be able to share the best advice and resources that you need in order to make an informed decision about purchasing your own pedestrian gate. They are also experienced in gate installation, so you can rest assured that you will be getting the best gates in South Africa, installed correctly.
When choosing pedestrian gates, it is important to get a gate that is made from sturdy materials and that has an effective locking mechanism.
Once you have had a pedestrian gate installed, it is a good idea to secure the area surrounding it. Intruders will often lurk behind bushes, shrubs, and trees that grow around your perimeter, so clearing some of these hiding spots can help deter any such people. Install good lighting in these areas and add anti-climb mechanisms to add more deterrence.
Some people even add signs with messages such as “NO TRESPASSING” or similar written on them. Pedestrian gates are a crime deterrent, but intruders will always try their luck.
Importance Of Access Control
This takes us to the point of access control. Access control is an essential aspect of safety and security for your property. In order to truly have security and privacy, you need to manage access, and pedestrian gates afford you the ability to do this.
The most basic form of access control is a lock and key. You should invest in a high-quality lock and only share the keys with people to whom you would like to have access. If you are willing to fork out a little bit more money, you can opt for a keyless locking mechanism like a keypad or an automated gate. These give you the convenience of being able to control access without worrying about the potential to lose keys.
Maintain Your Gate
A pedestrian gate is a mechanical system, and just like any mechanical system, they have the potential to break or have issues. Regular maintenance is vital to making sure that this does not happen. It is always better to have these maintenance checks regularly rather than wait until something breaks, as this could pose a security risk and will be more expensive to fix.
- Make sure to keep all the moving parts well lubricated. This lessens friction, which in turn decreases the amount of wear, tear, and jamming that occurs.
- Diligent cleaning of your gate helps to prevent corrosion, rust, and dirt, which not only keeps it functioning optimally but also keeps its aesthetic appeal from diminishing.
- The pedestrian gates at Glow Innovation are made out of galvanised steel, which is resistant to corrosion, but you still need to maintain the gate to make the most out of it.
Improved Technology: The Future Of Gates
The future is continuously giving us new technologies that we can use to make our systems and devices more convenient and effective. The same applies to pedestrian gates. Here are some you should look at when buying your own gate:
- Gate automation is an example of one such technological advancement that we can use to add an increased level of safety and security. Having a gate automatically swing open when the key mechanism is activated is not just a cool add-on that people have to impress guests.
It decreases the risk of gate-related accidents, an especially valuable perk for those who have young children. It also makes it easier for elderly people and people living with disabilities to access the property.
- With technology, you can take the functionality of pedestrian gates even further by integrating the gates with your existing security systems.
For example, you can integrate them with your alarm system to get real-time alerts and feeds directly to your phone.
You can even have a remote control, which allows you to control access even when you are not home. This may sound like stuff out of a futuristic movie, but this is the reality of the capabilities that come with security systems integration.
Our qualified technicians will be more than happy to discuss these possibilities with you and recommend the best solution that suits your needs.
Glow Innovations: The Best Pedestrian Gates In Town
At Glow Innovations we have a variety of pedestrian gates. We offer a range of materials such as Nutec, wood, ornate and galvanised steel. We have been in the business for over twenty years and will gladly share our expertise with you. We have designs which you can choose from and customise to suit your needs. We also have skilled in-house designers who can make bespoke customised designs for driveway and pedestrian gates.
Head over to our website to browse through our range of beautiful options or visit us in store in Diep River Cape Town to have a conversation with one of our skilled consultants. We aim to showcase excellent workmanship, install quality gates and leave our clients feeling safe, secure and happy.