You are choosing what the barrier is for: deterrence, child safety, fall protection, privacy or high security. There is no comparison of these yet; settle it with ELS in consultation. Next: tell ELS what you most need it to do.
The ten decisions that shape a security barrier.
Security barrier covers entrance gates, window barriers, grilles, security screens and internal access barriers. Whatever is specified, a barrier must never trap occupants or block a required escape route. Each decision below shows its status: Available now, Requires consultation or Coming soon. Open a comparison where there is one; for the rest, ask ELS. A preference you note here is not a confirmed specification until it is measured and agreed.
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
You are choosing how the barrier opens: fixed, hinged, sliding, folding, removable or retractable. There is no comparison of these yet; settle it with ELS in consultation. Next: tell ELS how you want it to open.
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
Compare opening hardware
Room Scope BuilderYou are choosing how the barrier is fixed into its opening: surface-mounted, recessed, welded frame or structural fixing. There is no comparison of these yet; settle it with ELS in consultation. Next: for gate posts, start with the Ground Condition Check, then ask ELS.
This decision is covered only in part, or for a different situation; ask ELS about yours.
You are choosing how the opening is watched: a video doorbell, CCTV with an NVR, cloud CCTV, perimeter sensors or integrated smart-home monitoring. Next: look at the options in the Room Scope Builder, then tell ELS what you want monitored.