Advice before buying a Packit Gate

A design adapted to your geographical area is preferable. An openwork gate is best suited to windy areas, whereas a solid gate is not recommended for such areas. geographical areas.

You need to take into account thecity's architecture and regulations regulations. Urban planning regulations impose a maximum height and a particular design in certain communes. Your gate must not protrude beyond the limits of your property, and the PLU may stipulate a minimum distance to be respected in relation to plot boundaries.

You must also ensure that the gate does not impede the passage of pedestrians and/or vehicles. In the case of motorized gates, a flashing light must visibly indicate when the gate is open.

Your gate sill must be solid and suitable not only for the passage of a vehicle, but also for the weight of the gate. A concrete threshold is recommended.

Beforehand, you'll need to measure the distance (gap) between pillars in order to adapt the dimensions of the gate when you buy it, and you'll need to allow some clearance for assembly. Thanks to our adjustable hinges, you can add a maximum of 50mm between the gate and the pillar for a swinging gate, and a maximum of 50mm between the gate and the pillar for a sliding gate, 4 cm on each side of the pillar to adjust the hinges, and 1 cm between the leaves to avoid obstructing the opening.

In addition, we recommend an extra 10cm for the height under the hat.

You need to consider product quality. Packit gates benefit from the Qualicoat label, which guarantees excellent paint resistance, and the Qualimarine label, which guarantees against aggressive environments (rain, wind, seaside, etc.). 

Theorigin of the product can be an important factor when purchasing a gate. Portail Packit is made in France, guaranteeing a high level of quality.  

Your product warranty should add value to your purchase. Portail Packit offers a 5-year warranty on its gates and a 3-year warranty on its motors.

The material is the main choice for a gate. Portail Packit has chosen a material that is resistant to weathering and corrosion, while retaining its many aesthetic advantages: aluminum. What's more, we chose a thermolaquague treatment to ensure good resistance to UV, shock and chemical aggression. Aluminum is also easy to maintain.

Depending on your terrain, you need to take into account thegate opening. The type of opening depends on the space you have available. For example, the clearance required for a swing gate is the length of the leaves, and for a sliding gate a lateral clearance the size of the gate plus 500mm is required.

The shape of the gate is an essential feature when purchasing its product. Portail Packit offers straight-cut gates with a straight horizontal crosspiece.

The gate model depends on your wishes in terms of design and privacy. Portail Packit offers a solid gate and a laser-cut gate to protect you from outside view. Our openwork, semi-openwork and SAH models are designed for exteriors that offer a bright entrance.

Color is the secondary choice after material. Portail Packit offers a range of colors, including gray, white, red, green, brown and black. These colors are trendy, and adapt to all types of exteriors.

The choice of gateoperator if you wish to motorize your gate. Portail Packit offers swing(Somfy Lockyvia) and sliding(Somfy Freevia) motorization. For a swinging gate, the arm operator is a device that operates by means of articulated arms attached to the leaves. For sliding gates, the operator moves sideways, to the right or left, on a rail. You'll need a clearance of about 1 m behind your pillars for the gate motor.