Property news: The advantages of automation

There are many advantages to automating the opening and closing of your doors, gates, windows, curtains, blinds and much more, not least for convenience, safety, security and (in some cases) to meet regulations and legislation. In addition, recent developments such as remote control allow you to have total control of your premises, even when you are physically away from your home or business.

To complement the advantages of automation in your environment, additional features can now be added, for example timers to open curtains and blinds, remote control from a handheld switch, integration with home automation systems and even control from a mobile phone, tablet or other portable device.

The more traditional advantage of automating entrances and openings for both domestic and commercial applications is the enhanced security provided, allowing you to remotely control the access to your grounds or property. There is no need to stop to open gates as these can be automated and controlled from your vehicle or inside your premises.

Automation is particularly useful as we get older and may become frail or disabled. Indeed, automated doors, windows, blinds and curtains often form part of a disabled adaptation that allows you to stay in your own home environment where you are much more comfortable, and provides the convenience you require.

Examples of automation appropriate to the domestic environment include driveway gates, automated windows for ventilation, curtains and blinds for privacy, shutters for security, entrance doors and much more. Gates and doors can be installed at the same time as remote answering systems, to allow you to check on the visitor before allowing access.

Thanks to the latest technological advances, automation is now much more cost effective than before, as well as being far more reliable. Entrances that in the past were awkward to access can now be automated, thanks to miniaturisation of the systems. In addition, the remote control facilities previously mentioned can bring an added level of versatility to most applications.

JLC Automation Services are based in Gatwick and Hailsham and have extensive experience and expertise in automating all forms of entrances and openings. Undertaking a wide range of both commercial and domestic installations, the company also provides service and maintenance for existing systems. An example of the company’s prowess in this area is that they are the preferred automation provider for London Gatwick Airport.

JLC offer a free telephone advice and site survey service and are happy to discuss your application with you. For further details, please visit their website at www.jlcautomationservices.co.uk or call them on 01273 567929.