Breaking Through Complexity as Experts in the Gate and Access Control Industry

Gate Installation isn’t as simple as it used to be with city codes and site access becoming more complicated. You need a company on your side that is an expert and not a generalist in gate installation. The good news is that with thousands of residential and commercial gate installations our team has extensive experience with what works best on each location, city requirements, access and special considerations, ADA considerations and infrastructure recommendations for site preparation and UL 325 requirements to insure that your gate meets or exceeds the accepted requirements of gate safety.

Materials, underground support systems, access controls, vehicle sensors, reach-through protection, operator longevity, environmental considerations. lighting, photo beams, automated vehicle sensing and even surveillance are important considerations when looking at a gate. Making sure the correct configuration is complete prior to installation not only insures that permitting will go smoothly, but also that your gate is “future proofed” as your site requirements evolve.

Ready to have us look at your site? Here are things to consider:

For Gates

• Gate location distance to the street.

• Driveway width

• is the gate on flat or slanted land?

• Is there enough room for the back-track of the gate?

• How many people will go through the gate each day

• How will people open the gate?

• How will guests get access through the gate?

• What will the gate look like?

• What material will the gate be constructed of (wood, steel, combination)

• How many gates are needed for the opening?

• Are there tall or wide vehicles entering the property?

• Are there heavy vehicles entering the property?

• Are there children or elderly on the property?

• What is the purpose of adding the gate?

• Do you need a record of visitors?

• Are cameras part of your security plan for the gate?

For Access Control

• Is there currently an access control system on site?

• How many locations need electronic access?

• Where is the access monitored?

• Is access card, password or bio-metric driven?

Considerations before you call A&D

• Will the city allow the property to be gated?

• What are the special considerations (Like home owners association approval) of the site?

• What is the “not -to-exceed” budget.

• What are the height limitations allowed in your area?

• What is the maximum allowable blockage of the gate panel?

• Is there power at the gate site?

• Do you need access control or cameras?

• If you are a Home Owners Association or Community, do you need visitor management?

• If you are considering Access Control, do you have AT&T or Verizon Coverage at your property?

• How will neighbors respond to your installing a gate?

PROJECTS A&D INSTALLS

• Folding Gates

• Swing Gates

• Sliding Gates

• Tnedem Gates

• Barrier Arm Gates

• Manual & Automated Pedestrian Gates

• Manual Arm Gates

• Cantilever Gates

• Traffic Control Spikes ( aka Tiger Teeth for Industrial Applications)

• Automated Retractable Bollards

• Crash Barrier (anti-terrorism) Gates

• Tilt-Up Gates

• Vertical Pivot Gate

• Tandem Gate

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GATE STYLES

QuickFold Gates for Interior Garage and Exterior Fenceline Applications

Folding gates are the ideal choice for many locations where other gate styles might be problematic.

1. They are better in tight locations where there is not enough room for a large swing gate or there is not enough back track space for a sliding gate.

2. Ideal for buildings where there are people working or sleeping because they can be installed without transmitting noise into the building frame. The operators are also measured as Whisper Quiet on a db meter making them some of the quietest in the industry.

3. Full driveway opening can be achieved. Since the tower operators are small, they can be tucked out of the roadway allowing the gates to open behind it producing a full driveway opening and limiting wasted parking in a garage or parking lot.

4. Faster opening geometry moves the gates out of the way faster by design then other gates options while maintaining quiet operations.

5. Virtually any panel infill allows architects and designers to match building materials or make the gate a focal welcoming by using unique architectural materials, lighting and design that might not be as easily managed by other formats.

Tandem Gate (AKA Stacking Gate)

Tandem gates are good choices for locations where a slide gate is ideal but there is not enough stacking room at the back of the gate to accommodate the entire gate panel when the gate is fully open. The tandem gates “stacks” the opening so that less back storage space is necessary. A&D has installed many tandem gates over the years preserving space and providing security.

UNIQUELY ENGINEERED GATES

Do you have a unique situation where space is tight or you are seeking a certain type of functionality? Our solutions group can be an outstanding resource to develop a gate project that meets space, aesthetic and safety requirements. With new materials. lighting and designs, there exists more options for today’s architecture than any other time.

Contact Our New Install Team for a Free Site Evaluation

Thinking about adding a gate to your property or upgrading a current gate. but want a professional evaluation of the site and an estimated cost to bring your vision to reality? Our team brings a wealth of experience to helping identify your requirements and recommending a solution that meets those needs. Feel free to fill out the form below of call us now at 650.365.8828 so we can schedule an on-site visit.