Swing or sliding gate: choosing an entrance for your property

There is no universally better opening for a farm. The choice depends on the available space, slope and way of use. The first step is to observe the open and closed entrance, not just choose a catalog design.

When to rate a swing

The swinging leaves need a free spin area. Check if they can interfere with parked vehicles, vegetation, pedestrian crossings or uneven terrain. The sense of opening and the boundaries of the plot should be defined before making.

When to rate a slide

The slide needs a sufficient lateral path and free of obstacles. The guide and supports depend on the chosen technical solution. An irregular soil or accumulation of dirt can condition maintenance and operation; it is not enough to have a space of the same width as the hole.

Privacy and daily use

A more closed gate changes the visibility and surface exposed to wind. Also think about how pedestrians, delivery men and maintenance vehicles will enter. If pedestrian use is frequent, it may interest an independent entrance integrated with the enclosure.

Automation: defines the scope

If you plan to motorize, inform the professional from the start. The door, equipment, power and safety devices require coordination and a specific evaluation. Ask what each budget includes and who assumes the installation and maintenance; do not confuse a prepared door with a finished automatic system.

Compare options in cancellations and gates for farms in Menorca and complete the entry with fences and enclosures. If you are looking for a technical access building, consult metal doors.

Prepare your query

Send approximate measures, photographs and municipality through contact with HAM. This guide is indicative: the conditions of support, technical solution and authorizations are reviewed for each project.