Swing gates are popular and useful because they don’t come with a high level of repair and maintenance and this is largely due to the fact that they are built up of less moving parts compared with a sliding gate, which requires more parts due to its different, more complex design and added functions of moving along a track. Swing gates are simple and the cheaper option for home owners, and they also do not require a track to run on, making maintenance much more manageable and the swing gate a more attractive and simpler solution for the majority of home owners. Furthermore, due to the lack of moving parts and simpler design, swing gates are the more house-friendly option if you’re looking for a gate installation for your driveway due to the lack of attention needed once installed, the minimal noise and care required, which would be different in the case of a more complicated sliding gate mechanism.