Home / Aluminium Bifold Doors / Slim Frame Bifold Doors Slim frame bifold doors: subtle and minimalist styling It is no great surprise that bifold doors have become so popular in the UK over recent years. The ability to open up the room to the garden in such a dramatic way makes a real feature of the room and can transform the way that the room is used. When choosing your bifold doors, size is important. Our bifold doors offer industry-leading maximum sizes – they can be up to 3m high and each door leaf can be up to 1.2m wide. This gives greater flexibility of design, and makes it possible to keep the number of door leafs to a minimum. Why is this important? Well, the fewer door leafs, the greater the percentage of glass in your opening… beautiful as our doors are, we know you want to be able to enjoy the view through them too! Slim frames optimize the view Another way in which we can help to maximize the view is by offering a slim frame variant of our bifold doors.
The inherent strength of aluminium makes it possible to make frames that are slimmer than those made from uPVC or timber. Aesthetically, aluminium slim frame bifold doors are the superior choice – they will not rot or rust, they will not twist or warp and they have no unsightly weld marks that you find on uPVC alternatives. Aluminium is also a very stable material. Seasonal weather variations will not cause the frame of the bifold doors to expand or contact the way doors can if manufactured from wood or uPVC. As aluminium is also very durable, these attractive, slim frame bifold doors will be extremely low maintenance and not need regular repainting. Simply install the doors, then enjoy. Want to find out more about slim frame bifold doors?The autogate is an installation on a gate to open/close it automatically. This device is a convenient tool for car owners and the entire household because you can control when you leave and/or enter your home. Commercial autogate devices are remotely-operated which means you can use the remote from inside the house or from your car once you get home.
Just press a button and you can open or close your gate from a distance. If you’re tired from all the work at the office, you won’t experience the additional stress of manually opening and closing your gate because you won’t need to step out of the car to do it. Rain won’t be a problem as well, park your car easily with an autogate system. People think that owning an automated gate system like the autogate is a luxury when in fact there are many more reasons that point to it being a necessity for every home. This device isn’t just convenient it also keeps your property secure since your gate only opens using the remote which reduces the risk of a break-in on your home. The automated gate also brings a level of assurance for the security and protection of your home. There are four main types of autogates – sliding autogate, arm autogate, pillar mount autogate and underground swing autogate. A total of four autogate systems are currently available in the market.
They are the sliding, arm, mounted pillar, and underground swing autogate systems. Before choosing the type of autogate, you have to learn the mechanics and measurements of your gate at home. First time buyers won’t go wrong if they go for well-known brands like OAE and SGmatic. The following is a checklist of details for you to be able to choose the right autogate systemyou’re your home. Gate Mechanics: Swing, Fold or Slide? Gates typically open or close three different ways, (a) swing, (b) fold, (c) slide. Swing gates work similar to how a door opens or closes in your home. Slide gates come with wheels and a track. They also open from side-to-side. Folding gates also called Bi-Fold Gates. Most designs have two smaller metal leaves each side of the gate and they open at the center which allows it to open up faster. Some designs also incorporate wheels into the design. Consider the length of your Sliding Gate. Measure your sliding gate’s length before choosing the autogate system that will operate it.
Swing gates have separate leaves and they need to be measured for the autogate to be used. Autogate models can only handle a certain leaf length per gate. Shorter gate leaves need a different system than those with longer leaves. Gate weight is an important consideration for buyers looking for an autogate system. The material used in the construction of the gate usually determines its weight. Iron gates are the heaviest type of gate. Our strongest autogate system is built with a motor and a support system that can handle a gate weighing up to 5 tons. There are gates that are harder to open compared to others which means you have to install an autogate motor that’s strong enough to swing your gate open easily. Gates that aren’t easily opened may have low-quality build, damaged bearings/hinges, or bad design. Installing an autogate system alone won’t fix this type of problem. But, a heavy gate also means it’s harder to open and if you’ve already checked its structure for maintenance, then, install an autogate that can operate a heavy load.
For problems in the gate structure, you must first fix the bad parts on the gate before installing your autogate. There are professionals you can hire to fix it. AC power is a commonly used power source for autogate system slide-type and swing-type gates. Owners should check for available power outlets near the gate. The lack of power source can be solved by extending the wiring from your home to the outside. Hire an electrician to lay down cables near your autogate. Our company, EE automation, offers an autogate installation service which includes electrical work for your autogate power source. Autogates are operated using a remote control. Count the number of places where you commonly operate your autogate. A good baseline number would be one for your house and one for every car. Push buttons installed inside your home Manual operation of the autogate can be done using a push button. These are installed inside your home. This added convenience allows the residents to operate the gate manually from inside the house.