ᐅ Which gate is best for the driveway entrance to the courtyard?
Created on: 23 Jul 2012 12:23
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silversurfer23 Jul 2012 12:23Hello,
we are a homeowners’ association and it looks like an upgrade or replacement is now due.
The building with 8 units is located directly on a busy road. A few meters from the front door leading to the hallway, there is an entrance to the yard where the carports are located, and above that is the rear building (part of the property) with 2 units.
The buildings were constructed in 1998.
Over the years, it has become clear that the entrance and yard are often used by outsiders as a shortcut to a street on the other side, via the staircase in the yard leading to the rear building. Strangers also often park in the yard, and since the road is busy, the noise passes into the yard through the entrance.
The idea has now come up to secure the entrance with a gate.
The gate should block noise/sound, operate quietly when opening and closing, possibly include a pedestrian door ("wicket door") for cyclists, and be remote-controlled.
The question is: what would you recommend in this case? What makes sense?
Options could be a roller gate, overhead sectional gate, side sectional gate, swing gate (left or right), or a gate that opens upwards.
Is it all just a matter of preference, or what are the advantages and disadvantages of each option?
Thank you for your insights.
we are a homeowners’ association and it looks like an upgrade or replacement is now due.
The building with 8 units is located directly on a busy road. A few meters from the front door leading to the hallway, there is an entrance to the yard where the carports are located, and above that is the rear building (part of the property) with 2 units.
The buildings were constructed in 1998.
Over the years, it has become clear that the entrance and yard are often used by outsiders as a shortcut to a street on the other side, via the staircase in the yard leading to the rear building. Strangers also often park in the yard, and since the road is busy, the noise passes into the yard through the entrance.
The idea has now come up to secure the entrance with a gate.
The gate should block noise/sound, operate quietly when opening and closing, possibly include a pedestrian door ("wicket door") for cyclists, and be remote-controlled.
The question is: what would you recommend in this case? What makes sense?
Options could be a roller gate, overhead sectional gate, side sectional gate, swing gate (left or right), or a gate that opens upwards.
Is it all just a matter of preference, or what are the advantages and disadvantages of each option?
Thank you for your insights.
Hello,
what are the space conditions like in the driveway? Basically, I would recommend a standard sectional door. The roller door is more expensive, and a pedestrian door would only be possible in a side panel. The side sectional door is likely to be more prone to damage in a driveway (impact on the panels, dirt buildup on the guide rail).
Regards,
Sebastian
what are the space conditions like in the driveway? Basically, I would recommend a standard sectional door. The roller door is more expensive, and a pedestrian door would only be possible in a side panel. The side sectional door is likely to be more prone to damage in a driveway (impact on the panels, dirt buildup on the guide rail).
Regards,
Sebastian
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silversurfer24 Jul 2012 17:30The driveway measures approximately:
Width: 3.2 m (10.5 ft)
Height: 3.0 m (9.8 ft)
Length: 11.0 m (36 ft)
I have heard that sectional doors are generally much quieter and, due to their thicker panels, provide better sound insulation.
Roll-up doors, on the other hand, tend to be quite noisy and, because of their thinner construction, offer less sound insulation.
Several cyclists pass through the driveway multiple times daily. Would a side-hinged sectional door be more practical in this case? Are these really more maintenance-intensive?
Is there also a pedestrian door option available with standard sectional doors?
How would you generally assess the costs and quality of these options?
Width: 3.2 m (10.5 ft)
Height: 3.0 m (9.8 ft)
Length: 11.0 m (36 ft)
I have heard that sectional doors are generally much quieter and, due to their thicker panels, provide better sound insulation.
Roll-up doors, on the other hand, tend to be quite noisy and, because of their thinner construction, offer less sound insulation.
Several cyclists pass through the driveway multiple times daily. Would a side-hinged sectional door be more practical in this case? Are these really more maintenance-intensive?
Is there also a pedestrian door option available with standard sectional doors?
How would you generally assess the costs and quality of these options?
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