First, they’re harder to lock. I haven’t found an elegant solution for locking a sliding door and usually end up using a hasp and padlock or a lockable gate latch if there’s a pair of doors.

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A robust and heavy-duty design, the Newgate Type 1 sliding gate delivers high performance levels time after time. It is available in two styles, cantilever for spans of up to 9.5 metres (single leaf) ...