Improving the Security of Your Home

Security is a major concern for all homeowners, especially those looking for a rental residential unit. This is why a large number of home and property owners go to great lengths to ensure that security around the premises is tight. The installation of an automatic gate is among the most effective ways to beef residential security. This article discusses a few accessories that can help to enhance residential safety and security with an automatic gate.

An Access Control System: Access control is a great safety feature for automatic gates. There are various access control devices that can be used with automatic gates. These include vehicle tag readers, card readers, portable wireless transmitters and digital keypads among several others.

A Video Surveillance System: An automatic gate can also be made safer by having video surveillance systems installed for use with the gate. In order to enjoy this feature, the homeowner would have to invest in video cameras to be installed at the gate. As such, he or she can view and even have a record of everything that transpires at the gate.

Intercom systems: It is also a good idea to invest in an intercom station at the automatic gate as a way of enhancing residential safety. The main objective of having an intercom system at an automatic gate is that it provides a channel of communication with those on the inside when there is no one manning the gate. Intercom systems can be used together with video surveillance systems to reveal the full identity of anyone seeking access through the automatic gate. There are therefore very little chances than un-authorized persons will gain access into the residential premises.

Automatic gate alarm systems: A homeowner can also take advantage of automatic gate alarm systems to make their premises safer and more secure. A gate alarm system works by triggering a siren if the automatic gate happens to stay open for a pre-set duration of time. As such the homeowner is sure to be alerted in case of any unusual entry or exit from the gate. In addition to preventing forced entry into the residential premises, an automatic gate alarm system will also help to alert the homeowner in the event that their pets sneak out and leave the gate open.

Free exit devices:  Last but not least, there are a number of free exit devices that can automatically open the gate when vehicles exit the premises for example. These include photoelectric beams, loop detectors, and pressure switches.

Battery back-up systems: The number one disadvantage associated with automatic gates is the fact that they are non-functional in the absence of electricity. This is probably why a large number of home break-ins take place when there is no power. Investing in a battery back-up system is the best way for homeowners to ensure that their automatic gate is always functional even when the power fails. Automatic power back up systems get into operation immediately there’s a blackout and the person manning the gate may not even notice the transmission.

There is no putting a price tag on your residential security. The cost of not being secure is often higher than the financial input required for a large number of the mentioned accessories. Think of the accessories discussed above next time when looking to improve security and safety at a residential automatic gate.