Swing Gate or Sliding Driveway Gate? How to Choose Your Best Fit

When it comes to automated gates, there are two main types: swing and sliding. But which one is right for your home or property? Here's a quick guide to help you decide.

Swing gates are the most common type of automated gate. They open by swinging outwards from the side, much like a traditional door. Sliding gates, on the other hand, open by normally sliding along a track.

Driveway Space

Driveway space is the key thing to consider when choosing between swing and sliding gates. Swinging driveway gates are good on narrow blocks as they allow enough room for a car to drive through while sliding driveway gates require ample room for the gate to slide when opening. Therefore, it depends on the space you have available on your property as to which choice you can make.

Ultimately, it will be your property that dictates which type of gate will be the better choice. The available space and ground contour are major factors when choosing the right gate system.

Types of Residential Swing Gates

• Automatic double swing gates – perfect for flat or level driveways

• Automatic single swing gates - ideal for flat driveways with limited swinging space

• Automatic bi-folding swing gates – great solution for flat or level driveways

Types of Residential Sliding Gates

• Automatic track sliding gates - gate wheels run on a ground track

• Automatic cantilever sliding gates - do not require a ground track

• Automatic telescopic gates – are ideal where there is limited space for the gate to slide open

Want to know more?

Call our expert team at Gate Automation NSW on 1300 334 567 and we’d be happy to answer your questions and arrange a free quote.