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Automatic Gates: Do I Need Planning Permission?
Friday, 17 February 2012 13:49
We are sometimes asked: ‘Do we need planning permission for automatic gates? Not always, but it is best to make sure! What is meant by ‘make sure’? Not every council is the same and some vary their level of consent quite considerably, in line with local requirements and statuses. General…
Automatic Gate Kits
Monday, 13 February 2012 13:48
We are often asked: We brought this kit online, can you fit it for us? Our answer is not so simple: Probably, but it is likely not to be completely right for the job you will eventually want it to perform. What do you mean, we were led to believe…
Automatic Gates Free Repair Quotes
Wednesday, 08 February 2012 13:45
We are often asked: Do we carry out free repair quotes? Our answer is simple: No, we cannot afford to send engineers out to give free quotes. Why? Is the usual reply. Every engineer arrives on site in a fully equipped mobile workshop that costs a lot of money to…
Do It Yourself
Saturday, 31 December 2011 10:14
We are often asked: Motorising my gate must be easy; surely I could do it myself? Our answer is very simple: Putting an operator on a gate may be easy; it’s the consequences of doing so, that makes it so difficult! Why? Is the reply. There are lots of other…
Automatic Gates Are Reliable
Saturday, 31 December 2011 10:05
I am often asked: Are automatic gates reliable? My answer is very simple: With the right system design, a suitable gate and the correct automatic components, fitted properly; yes they can be very reliable! Why? was the reply. Well, they have to be! If a gate system does not work…
Do I need a Surveyor?
Saturday, 31 December 2011 09:56
We are often asked: ‘Do we need a surveyor to explain what options are available?’ The answer is simple: No, in fact you could well be too early to see anyone! What do you mean ‘early’? This might sound strange, but seeing a good salesman too soon can often lead…
Famous Gates #7: Panama Canal Gatun Locks
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 22:39
The Panama Canal Locks, which lift ships up 25.9 m (85 ft) to the main elevation of the Panama Canal, were one of the greatest engineering works ever to be undertaken at the time, eclipsed only by other parts of the canal project. No other concrete construction of comparable size…
Famous Gates #5: Hadrian's Gate
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 22:37
The Hadrian's Gate, or Hadrianus Gate, or Üçkapılar (last one means "The Three Gates" in Turkish) is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited Antalya in the year 130. It has three arched gates. According to the legend, Sultan Belkis, the…
Famous Gates #6: Shankly Gates, Anfield
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 22:31
The Shankly Gates were erected in 1982, a tribute to former manager Bill Shankly; his widow Nessie unlocked them for the first time on 26 August 1982. Across the Shankly Gates are the words You'll Never Walk Alone, the title of the hit song by Gerry & The Pacemakers adopted…
