My autogate came with 3 remotes... so 2 for the car drivers everyone else gets a key for the small door... once they're in the house there is a switch if they wanna open the autogate.

Third remote is a spare...

Either you install a small door next to your gate or cut the existing gate and put one in... most metal/grill shops do the cutting and fitting.

Cost mine was cheap RM100 but that was done as part of larger renovation work...

My contractor told me if no power not to force the autogate open because I could damage it... not sure if its true but I'm not tempting fate

This post has been edited by aaronpang: Oct 10 2007, 03:09 PM

Just a regular steel gate from the developer... I wanted an autogate because it helps that I don't have to keep running to and from the fron gate just to park my car every morning and when I come home in the evening.

Getting lazy

I don't think its steel/alu its stainless steel and yup costs a lot of money...

In a cost scale its the most expensive:-
Normal Steel -
Wraught Iron -
Stainless Steel -

I kept the original developer installed gate because it would be such a waste to throw it away... might as well use it for a few years and when its rusty and broken down then I'll buy a new gate

Normal steel is what the majority of Malaysian homes have installed... including me because it's cheap

Wrought Iron and Stainless Steel - there is a reason for the extra cost... besides looks.

Both are made from stronger, better materials and is more durable to the elements compared to Normal Steel or Wooden Gates. Additionally maintenance wise Stainless Steel doesn't need to be painted every few years to prevent rust and decay.

Choose a gate that suites your house looks and your budget, if you like the wooden gate go for it.