Why use Bi Fold Gates? 10 reasons
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Personal security is important. Keeping your home and family or your business and staff safe from external dangers is a high priority.
This is why we use fences and gates; they aren’t just about privacy.
But sometimes, a standard gate won’t do the job we need it to. This is where bi-folding gates can really help. Now why would you use a bi-fold gate? Great question. Here are 10 reasons why:
1. Saves space
Bi-folding gates use a very small footprint compared to standard gates making them a great solution if you don’t have a lot of space for something bulky.
2. Combats sloping driveways
A standard swing gate will not work with a steep driveway as it will inhibit natural movement. A bi-folding gate takes up half the space of a swing gate and can also be designed to lift if necessary.
3. Wide driveways are not a problem
If your wide driveway doesn’t provide enough space for a sliding gate but its width isn’t conducive to a swing gate, a bi-fold gate is your best solution.
4. Get back your driveway space
A swing gate requires you to leave a large area permanently unoccupied to avoid hitting anything. Bi-fold gates eliminate fold back on themselves and keep out of the way doubling the space you have available to park your vehicle.
5. Fits unconventional garages or carports
A small garage or carport with limited room overhead that doesn’t allow for a standard tilt door or garage roller door is ideal for a bi-fold gate installation as the bi-fold gate will fold back to the sidewall.
6. Compact for narrow areas
If you have a short driveway or live on a narrow block, a bi-folding gate may allow full access without taking up any of that precious space.
7. Easy maintenance
Like a standard gate, bi-fold gates can be automated but unlike most standard gates, your bi-fold gate can run without a track which means easier installation and easier maintenance.
8. They are ninja gates – quick and silent
A bi-fold gate opens faster than a standard gate due to a shift in the center of gravity and the physics of momentum. We won’t bore you with the math, but suffice to say a quicker gate saves you time and you’re less likely to accidentally scratch your vehicle on entry and exit. The mechanics are also less abrasive to the ears!
9. You can adapt the style
In addition to being durable, bi-fold gates are flexible and adaptable which means you can find something to suit the style of your property and maintain the aesthetic of your space.
10. Enhanced security
Gates provide security and when a standard gate won’t fit (or even when it will), a bi-fold gate can work around most problems and ensure your safety.
These are just 10 reasons to use bi-folding gates. There are plenty more. Give us a call today to find out how we can help you find the right gate for your needs.
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