Security is what every family needs in South Africa and it should be what everybody wants unfortunately a gate is not the ultimate in security measures however it is necessary. Automated gates that have sensors can easily be breached because all the criminals do is wait for the homeowner to drive in then run up to the sensor to block with their hands in order to stop the gate from closing them out this has proved to work very effectively. This method has been used over and over by criminals, which is why some people wait for their gates to close first before they carry on driving into their property.
Another way in which criminals thrive in, is when they use manpower to lift the gate of its reels and come into the home, however it takes a certain type of gate for that to be done. But then that also means that it would take a certain type of criminal to know the gate type. You may ask yourself how do they know these things, well it is very simple because the companies that install gates have workers which have access to information as to which addresses these gates have been installed. They also provide the information on the level of being affluent to their friends who partake on the criminal act.
Some gates have latches which frustrate intruders, there are also ways to have a home secured without it looking like a jail and you do this by fitting secure gates that can coordinate well with the house’s colour. The gates can open and close or sliding gates can be used.
The safe way for everyone is to have one key for every gate which means every gate has the exact lock that matches the key. Some gates come with what is known as a slam lock effective when an intruder is chasing the homeowner who slams the gate behind themselves before the intruder can catch them. This type of security is one which is very creative and innovative which brought a whole lot of revenue for the company that made it as a result we have seen high budget adverts on it all over TV channels at prime time.
Understanding the common ways criminals bypass gate security helps you make informed decisions. If you are concerned about your current gate's vulnerability, we can assess its weak points and recommend upgrades to enhance its resistance to intrusion. Speak to us for a free written quote on gate automation security.