Picture a homeowner in Torquay who had electric gates fitted years ago purely for privacy and convenience, and who is now discovering that access control has become a serious security and compliance topic across the whole building industry. This month, specialists in door and access hardware highlighted just how many parties – landlords, designers, facilities managers – now have a stake in making sure entry points are both secure and properly certified.
The trade press piece focused mainly on commercial buildings, but the same principles apply just as much to a private driveway in Torquay or a business premises across South Devon. Reliable entry starts with the right choice of access control – keypads, proximity readers, intercom systems and power supply units all need to be matched to the site, not just bolted on as an afterthought.
One detail that homeowners rarely think about is what happens after the gate opens: the closing mechanism. Whether it is a hydraulic ram on a swing gate or a track motor on a sliding gate, the same logic used in commercial door closers applies here too – the hardware should close smoothly, securely and consistently every time, protecting both the gate and whatever sits behind it.
The bigger message from the industry is that access control is no longer just a nice-to-have extra. Electric gates are increasingly seen as the first and most visible layer of security for a property, whether that is a family home wanting peace of mind or a business protecting stock and vehicles overnight.
If your gates are getting temperamental, or you are thinking about adding electric gates for the first time, Automated Gate Co. has been supplying and installing gates, barriers and access systems across Torquay and South Devon for years. Visit https://www.automatedgatestorquay.co.uk/ for a free written quotation.
