Security Gates

Trellis security gates

Want a security gate that folds away across a front door, patio or sliding door? That is a trellis door, and we make four: Deluxe, Econo, DuPlus and Alu-Deluxe. Trellis doors start from R3,500, and the Deluxe Trellis Door from R4,500. The Deluxe Trellis Door carries a 10-year manufacturing warranty and the 5-year Break-In Repair Guarantee. Compare the four trellis doors.

Which one do I need?

• A doorway you want to leave open for air: a trellis door folds away to one side.
• A single doorway with room to swing a door: a hinged burglar door, the swing type of trellis door.
• A doorway or patio with side space but no swing space: a sliding security gate.
• A window: burglar bars, fixed, welded or clear.
• A driveway: a driveway gate, swing, sliding, or sliding-and-turning for a short side run.
• A side passage or garden wall: a garden gate.
• A room for valuables or records: a strongroom door.

Swing or sliding?

A swing gate needs clear travel for the leaf. Sliding suits wider openings, or spots where a swinging leaf would block the way. The shape of the site decides.

The whole opening is the barrier

Frame, hinges or track, lock, fixings and the wall around them all affect how well the gate holds. Each is chosen for the gate and the way it will be used.

Vehicle entrances

For cars, compare the dedicated Driveway Gates range.

Finish

Choose powder coating, sandblast and primer, electroplating or hot-dip galvanising. Paint cover runs from one to five years depending on the finish, and galvanising adds rust cover of up to ten years inland. The full table is on the warranty page.

Read more: Which security gate is right for my home?