Gleave Construction outlines safety standards for residential gates

Gleave Construction, a family-owned company in Northeast Indiana, has outlined safety and construction standards for automated residential gates ahead of the winter season. The company emphasizes adherence to UL 325, a safety standard for powered gate equipment designed to prevent entrapment.

Residential gate types include swing, slide, barrier-style, and pedestrian or yard gates. To ensure safety, the company utilizes protective devices such as photoelectric sensors and pressure-sensitive contact edges. Gleave Construction noted that gate failures are frequently caused by incorrect sizing, shortcuts during installation, or poor foundations, particularly as seasonal soil shifts in the region can affect gate posts.