It is important to secure the house by installing appropriate gate and garage locks. Whether manual or automatic, they must be carefully selected based on the opening system.
Manual locks have some features to be aware of:
- models intended for garages lock from the outside with a key and from the inside with a push-button bolt;
- some manual devices do not have a handle;
- models intended for gates can be with bolts (like a traditional lock), with a hook, or with a chain and a padlock;
- locks are often surface-mounted and therefore visible.
Automatic locks also have some features to be aware of.
- They allow opening and closing the gate or garage door through motorization. This equipment must be adapted to the existing opening system (sliding gate, swing gate, etc.).
- The opening can be done using a key, a push button, a code, a smart card, or a remote control. The latter option is convenient but requires the installation of an antenna to relay the signal.
- Some motorization systems operate under 220 V while others can be powered with a 12 V or 24 V battery. A solar panel can be installed to recharge the battery.
Some parameters should be considered when choosing an automatic lock for a gate or garage:
- the device must be in compliance with the European standard (CE standard);
- the chosen equipment must have undergone tests against the risks of shearing, pinching, crushing, or trapping with a certificate of success to support it (provided by the manufacturer);
- the installation of photovoltaic cells that can detect the presence of a person or an obstacle in front of the gate or garage door is mandatory;
- flashing lights must be installed to signal to passersby that the gate or garage door is moving;
- a backup battery must be planned for to take over in case of a power outage;
- the installation of an intercom or a video intercom is essential for identifying visitors before opening the gate.
Ultimately, the choice of the gate or garage door lock depends on the desired level of comfort, but also on the budget. Indeed, the intervention of a professional is required for the installation of an automatic opening system.
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