Securing your property with a perimeter fence has many benefits for you as a homeowner. Firstly, it ups your security. Secondly, it provides a way to prevent pets and young children from straying from your property. However, when you are installing perimeter fencing, there are a few things that you need to take into consideration, and one of those things is a pedestrian gate.

It is a good idea to plan ahead and account for whether you need a pedestrian gate and where you would place it. You don’t want to install your entire fencing system only to realise that you forgot to think about adding a pedestrian gate. 

In this article, we’ll take a look at a few of the factors to consider when it comes to adding a pedestrian gate and deciding whether or not you need one.

Property Access Options

If adding a pedestrian gate is going to provide the only way to access your property, then you undoubtedly need one. If you are planning on installing a driveway gate or any other type of gate, then a pedestrian gate is going to be an optional extra for you.

The Convenience Factor

Do you often leave your property on foot? If a pedestrian gate does come as an optional extra for you, how often will you actually use it? If you have a vehicle and a driveway gate, would it be possible to leave through your driveway gate on foot?

Material

It is important that your pedestrian gate is made from a durable material, such as metal, that can handle the elements and various weather conditions.

Pedestrian Gate Placement

If you’ve decided that you do indeed want to install a pedestrian gate along with your perimeter fence, you are going to have to think about the gate’s placement. You want to put the gate somewhere that provides convenient access in a well-lit area. Consider a few different options before deciding on the final placement. 

Securing Your Pedestrian Gate

Pedestrian gates can act as the weak link in your perimeter fencing system if you do not secure them properly. The gate will probably be the first place that criminals look to if they want to gain access to your property. This is why you want to add an industrial-grade lock at the very least.

Are you looking to secure your property with perimeter fencing and gain access through a pedestrian gate? Here at Betafence, we offer a steel mesh panel fencing solution that is affordable and easy to install. We also supply high-quality pedestrian gates for convenient access. Browse our range of innovative products online or get in touch with our team directly should you have any questions.