No doubting who’s the Game of Thrones fan here! This custom aluminum biparting swing estate gate in Fleming Island was a really cool project for us. The Direwolf custom CNC plasma cut designs in the center of each gate were powder coated separately from the gate themselves and attached mechanically after installation. The powder coatings were specialty two tone colors with a “hammered” texture that adds a unique rustic character to the smooth aluminum surfaces. The gates were hung on 1/2″ decorative steel plates with stainless steel embeds for our stainless steel FK rod end bearing hinges. These hinges are fantastic options that are corrosion resistant, adjustable, and sleek.

Due to the size and weight of these gates, we paired them with a set of FAAC Model 400 hydraulic operators. Hydraulics are definitely the way to go when dealing with heavy gates – especially if the design is prone to large wind loads like these gates. All our gate technicians are trained with years of experience and operate under an electrical license to deliver a reliable high end product.

For access controls, we paired the operators with a CellGate Watchman W450 cellular based telephone entry system. We’ve really liked using these recently as we transition to cellular based systems over old outdated pots lines. These units provide streaming video capabilities through their mobile phone app so that the homeowner can view and grant or deny access to incoming vehicles with complete confidence.

If you are in the market for a custom driveway gate or access controls, just give us a call or email! We are also available on Facebook and Instagram.

This completed project for the Old Still community on Jacksonville’s south side really shows the full extent of services that Access Control Jacksonville can provide in conjunction with our parent company, Edwards Ornamental Iron. The end result is a perfectly functioning access system that will reliably operate for years to come.

The custom fabricated drive gates are operated by commercial quality Viking F-1 swing gate operators with battery backup. It’s very important to properly size the gate operator to the weight, length and surface area of the gate it’ll be used on – it’s always better to over engineer your system! Along those lines, it’s also important to use the proper amount of concrete to mount the operator on. A common mistake many companies make is that they cut corners on how large the concrete footer needs to be and mount an operator on a pad that is way undersized for the application. Commercial gate operators are very powerful machines and a pad that is too light will move as the gate opens and closes, causing damage to the operator and/or malfunctions.

We install all new systems in compliance with the latest UL and ASTM industry standards. With these gates, we installed vehicle loop detectors under the pavers and infrared safety beams on the columns to properly protect pedestrians and vehicles from entrapment and gate strikes. ASTM standards have recently updated to require each vehicular gate to have at least two safety devices installed, so make sure you’re protected!

The walk gates were equipped with hydraulic self-closing hinges, magnetic locks, and card readers to ensure that unwanted foot traffic was kept in check.

These gates were made from custom rolled aluminum tubing with added decorative rivets. The powder coat finish will hold up to the harsh Florida summers much better than paint. The faux wood paneling was added by others and is a very popular look right now.

The access system used in this application was the DoorKing 1835 telephone entry using a traditional hard wire dedicated telephone line. DoorKing also has some great cellular based models, as does Viking with their Elika line of models. The industry is moving towards cellular based telephone entry systems for numerous reasons and if you’re in an area that has reliable cell signal, it’s what we’d recommend.
For community residents, we installed a BAI bar code scanner for easy everyday access. Cameras were mounted to monitor the entry to insure the property against damage and liability.

If you have any questions, please feel free to give our friendly experts a call at (904) 354-4282. Whether you’re a private homeowner, property manager, contractor, or architect – we can work with you to deliver the access system you need.

Somebody did a number on this gate! But that’s alright – we can fix everything.

The advantage of hiring Access Control Jacksonville for all of your gate entry issues is that we have the ability to handle a complete repair of a damaged drive entry gate system with our parent company, Edwards Ornamental Iron. Our skilled electronics and gate operator technicians seamlessly work with our welders and installers to get the entire job done. No need to hire a fabricator to fix the gate, then somebody else to install it, then an access control company to readjust the operators and program the telephone entry system, on and on…just call us!

The other benefit of choosing us is that we are one of just a few companies in the North Florida area that do gate repairs and access control that has an electrical license and experienced, trained technicians. We routinely find ourselves getting hired to fix what other people have already “fixed”. The old saying that “you get what you pay for” is absolutely true in our business and time and time again, we find ourselves talking to property managers or home owners that tell us that they wished they had just gone with us the first time!

Here’s a look at another job well done.

The end result is a reliable, aesthetically pleasing gate that will be working properly for a long time. The Doorking swing gate operators have been reset and all access controls are back to working order. When choosing a company to repair or replace a damaged gate access system, consider Access Control Jacksonville. We have the know how and reputation to fulfill your needs.

Julington Creek is a booming area of Jacksonville and we do projects like this one all day, every day! Our gate technicians and installers have the experience and knowledge to do the job right the first time. Lots of companies operate without electrical licenses, the proper insurance, or continuing education training to stay on top of the latest technology in gate operators and access controls. But the skilled tradesmen at Access Control Jacksonville (along with its parent company of welders and fabricators at Edwards Ornamental Iron) stay ahead of the curve and are dutifully prepared to meet and exceed even the highest of standards.

This home underwent a complete entry renovation, where we came in and installed custom powder coated fence, driveway gates, Viking G-5 operators, and a Linear AK-11 keypad for access control. The stone columns and fresh landscaping accented the security of our system nicely. The homeowner can now rest easy knowing that their property is protected from any unwanted vehicular traffic or visitors by a beautifully crafted ornamental fence and gate.

If you are ready for your residential or commercial property to be equipped with the latest in automatic gate and access control technology, give us a call or stop by our 5,000sq ft showroom in downtown Jacksonville! Or if you already have an automatic gate system in place that just needs some servicing, we can do that to. We’d be happy to help!

A while back we completed a new install for a client with some cool ideas! We have the best electronic gate technicians in Jacksonville and a large custom ironwork shop downtown, so we can do pretty much anything you can imagine. For this client, he had some beautiful hand made wooden gates shipped to Jacksonville all the way from California that we just couldn’t say no to installing and pairing with a complete access control system (typically we don’t install gates not made by us). Take a look!

We worked with the client’s landscape contractor to build the custom fence panels that sit between the stone columns and to set our steel posts absolutely perfect to hang our gates. A new install like this is really when customers realize the advantages of going with Access Control Jacksonville and our parent company, Edwards Ornamental Iron. Our gate technicians work to install the gate operators and access controls while our ironworkers take care of the fence and gates. In this case, we installed FAAC hydraulic operators onto this gate (due to the very heavy load they will be experiencing) and coupled them with a DoorKing telephone entry system with a magnetic vehicle sensor for free exit and photo beams for safety.

If you would like to secure your residential or commercial property with a beautiful automatic gate system, give us a call, email, or stop by our showroom today!