We also offer a range of gates with a steel frame and a timber cladding to give the stability and strength of steel with the look and feel of timber, but have none of the negative characteristics associated with wood, this method of manufacture is particularly useful for sliding gates where minimal movement of the timber can have a big impact on the reliability of the automation system . This design of gate looks best in a painted finish.
Wooden Gates
All timber gates and associated posts will be subject to movement due to weather conditions, to what extent depends on the material used. Our made to measure timber gates are designed specifically to accommodate the heavier stress and strain's placed upon them by the gate automation systems, a range of materials are available such as Red Cedar, Iroko, Utile, Sapele as well as European Oak, we do not recommend softwood for automated gates. Finishes can include lacquer, staining and painting.