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Cantilever Gate Systems in Rayleigh
Cantilever gate systems in Rayleigh provide track-free sliding gates for wide openings. They suit long driveway entrances, commercial yards and managed estates where ground-level tracks would collect debris or create trip hazards.
The system uses a counterbalanced box beam and roller carriages; the cantilever beam typically needs to extend 40–50% of the clear opening and remain clear behind the entrance. Installations normally include reinforced concrete footings (4,000 PSI) for the cantilever posts, heavy-duty motors sized for high duty cycles and electrical work completed to BS 7671.
The outcome is a wide, debris-free gate that operates without a ground track. Expect larger masonry piers, significant groundworks and a higher upfront cost than a single-leaf swing gate; a site survey will confirm soil bearing, required overhang and precise foundation design before quoting.