Western Sydney Automatic Driveway Gates & Gate Automation: tips and guides
Local advice, how-tos and answers from Western Sydney Automatic Gates.
Solar vs Mains Power for Automatic Gates in Western SydneySolar gate kits avoid trenching power to the boundary, while mains power is simple and suits heavy, busy gates. Here is how to decide for a Western Sydney property, and how to avoid an undersized solar system.Read more →Choosing a Gate for a Caravan, Boat or Trailer DrivewayIf a caravan, boat, trailer or work ute lives behind your gate, the usual measurements do not cut it. Here is how to size the opening, think about turning room, and choose a gate and motor that suit big vehicles.Read more →Summer Heat and Gate Motors: Keeping Your Gate Working Through a Western Sydney SummerPenrith has recorded the hottest temperature in the Sydney basin, and gate motors sit outside through every heatwave. Here is how heat affects motors, batteries and electronics, and what you can do about it.Read more →Gates for New Estate Homes in Western Sydney: Covenants, Guidelines and Getting It RightNew estate homes often come with rules about front fencing that buyers do not notice until they want a gate. Here is what to check, who approves what, and how to choose a gate that suits a compact estate block.Read more →