From the workshop.
Guides, project notes and fabrication tips from Tshipiworks in Gabane — gates, carports, aluminium and security work across Greater Gaborone.
Buyer guides
Cost guide
Automated Sliding Gate Cost
What an automated sliding gate costs in Botswana in 2026: the gate (ours from P6,000), the motor, track,…
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Folding vs Sliding Doors
Aluminium folding (bifold) doors or patio sliders? Common sizes, safety glass specs (6.38 mm laminated,…
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D5 Evo Not Closing
Centurion D5 Evo or D5 Smart gate not closing? What the status LED flashes and buzzer beeps mean, safe checks…
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Sagging Sliding Gate
Sliding gate dragging, sagging or jumping off its track? The common causes (worn wheels, bent track, guide…
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Driveway Gate Widths
Common driveway gate widths and heights for Botswana homes, how much wall space a sliding gate needs, swing…
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Sliding vs swing gates: what drives the cost
Width, infill, groundwork, motors and finish — and how to get a quote you can compare.
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Burglar bars vs trellidors
Which suits each window and door, emergency exits, steel vs aluminium and upkeep.
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Carport options in Botswana
Single, double or cantilever; IBR, shade net or polycarbonate; questions to ask.
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Razor wire vs electric fence
Deterrence, power cuts, upkeep, safety and looks compared, and when to use both.
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Gate motors & automation in Botswana
Sliding or swing motors, battery backup for power cuts, solar, safety beams and remotes.
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Palisade vs ClearVu-style mesh vs slat fencing
Security, privacy, visibility and upkeep compared, plus what drives fencing cost.
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Aluminium vs steel windows
Rust, heat, dust, security and looks compared, room by room.
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