Gates
We make a large variety of gates on site in both our panel and joiner’s workshops (take a look at work in progress here). They are made to order and can therefore be made to meet customer requirements. Most gates can be pressure treated .
Field & Dales Gates (Hardwood & Softwood)
Field gates are usually used by farmers and have therefore historically been most commonly made in pressure treated larch which is a softwood and gives more flexibility and durability than some other softwoods. However, we also make these gates in redwood (softwood) and meranti (hardwood). Our field gates come as standard with 5 bars and are diamond braced.
Field gates (see pictures, above & right) can be made up to 14’ wide and the standard height is 48” to the top of the top bar (51.5” overall height to the top of the round). However, they can be made to a specific width or height and can also be made with extra rails in or with a solid bottom bar (prices for these alterations available on request).
Dales Gates
Dales gates (see pictures below & right) are very similar to field gates and are made to roughly the same specifications. However, the bracing is different to the standard field gate and therefore gives a slightly different look to the finished product.
Hanging both these gates can be quite a precise task and you are advised to either speak to our staff or your gate fitter about possible hinges and fasteners to use before providing us with the actual sizes you wish the gates to be made to.
On receiving your gates, please ask our staff for one of our handouts on how to look after your gates and what stains to treat them with. You can also download our 'Caring for your gates' handout here.
PRICING
Our prices can be found in our main timber price list (here) and are according to the width of the gate. If you require any further information, please ask for details.
Bent Artery Gates (hardwood & softwood)
Bent artery gates are usually made in hardwood (meranti). However, we also make these gates in redwood & larch (softwood). Our bent artery gates come as standard with 5 bars. They provide a slightly more decorative alternative to the standard field gate and are particularly popular for use on country properties.
They can be made up to 14’ wide and the standard height is 45” to the top of the top bar. However, they can be made to a specific width or height and can also be made with extra rails in or with a solid bottom bar (prices for these alterations available on request).
Hanging both these gates can be quite a precise task and you are advised to either speak to our staff or your gate fitter about possible hinges and fasteners to use before providing us with the actual sizes you wish the gates to be made to.
On receiving your gates, please ask our staff for one of our handouts on how to look after your gates and what stains to treat them with. You can also download our 'Caring for your gates' handout here or read it online here.
PRICING
Our prices can be found in our main timber price list (here) and are according to the width of the gate. If you require any further information, please ask for details.
Paled Gates (hardwood & softwood)
Our wide selection of paled gates are handmade to order in our joiners’ shop using a wide variety of both softwood and hardwood timbers. They can also be made in a wide variety of styles and are sized according to customer specifications, making this type of gate a very flexible option for many customers.
Softwood paled gates can be made in either larch or redwood. Both timbers can be pressure treated or hand stained to suit individual requirements. Larch is more flexible although redwood planes up more smoothly. Hardwood paled gates are mainly made using meranti.This is a light hardwood which gives a good finish. Hardwood gates do not need pressure treating but can be oiled or varnished as required.
All paled gates come in a wide variety of styles. The pales can be either flat topped, round or pointed and can be spaced according to your requirements. The gate itself can also be arched topped, dipped topped, flat or staggered (see picture, left) to give various different effects.
The majority of paled gates are made with a morticed and tenoned frame but there is the cheaper option of just having them made with a ledge, brace and batton backing to them. There is also the more expensive option of having the top bar morticed and the pales set into the mortice holes. All these options ensure that you are able to design a gate which meets your exact requirements.
Hanging these gates can be quite a precise task and you are advised to either speak to our staff or your gate fitter about possible hinges and fasteners to use before providing us with the actual sizes you wish the gates to be made to.
On receiving your gates, please ask our staff for one of our handouts on how to look after your gates and what stains to treat them with. You can also download our 'Caring for your gates' handout here or read it online here.
PRICING
All these gates are priced according to size, so for a quote, contact the office with approximate width & height measurements and the style you would like. If you require any further information, please ask for details.
Solid Hardwood Framed Gates (Part Solid And Full Solid)
These beautiful gates are handmade to order in our joiners’ shop and are made using mainly meranti hardwood timbers. They can be made in a variety of styles and are sized according to customer specifications.
The solid gates are available both in a full solid version and also a part solid – the part solid allows some vision through the gates and can be done in varying proportions with a full solid base to suit your individual needs.
The gates can also be made with either curved, dipped or flat tops and with a variety of end stiles.
Hanging these gates can be quite a precise task and you are advised to either speak to our staff or your gate fitter about possible hinges and fasteners to use before providing us with the actual sizes you wish the gates to be made to.
Solid hardwood gates give a superior finish to any driveway but can also be more weighty than softwood gates so you are advised to check with staff on ordering to ensure that the gates will suit your individual requirements.
The beauty of hardwood is that it doesn’t need staining in order to protect it from rot. However, should you wish to varnish or oil your hardwood gates, please ask our staff for details of our recommended range of ICI stains.
PRICING
All these gates are priced according to size, so for a quote, contact the office with approximate width & height measurements. If you require any further information, please ask for details.
Solid Redwood Framed Gates (Part Solid And Full Solid)
These beautiful gates are handmade to order in our joiners’ shop and are made using unassorted redwood timbers which is a high quality softwood giving a good finish. They can be made in a variety of styles and are sized according to customer specifications.
The solid gates are available both in a full solid version and also a part solid – the part solid allows some vision through the gates and can be done in varying proportions with a full solid base to suit your individual needs.
The gates can also be made with either curved, dipped or flat tops and with a variety of end stiles.
Hanging these gates can be quite a precise task and you are advised to either speak to our staff or your gate fitter about possible hinges and fasteners to use before providing us with the actual sizes you wish the gates to be made to.
Solid gates give a superior finish to any driveway but can also be quite weighty so you are advised to check with staff on ordering to ensure that the gates will suit your individual requirements.
On receiving your gates, please ask our staff for one of our handouts on how to look after your gates and what stains to treat them with. You can also download our 'Caring for your gates' handout here.
PRICING
All these gates are priced according to size, so for a quote, contact the office with approximate width & height measurements. If you require any further information, please ask for details.
Garden Gates
We manufacture several types of gates which provide a slightly cheaper alternative to the solid framed gates and are popular options for the ‘back garden gate’.
The tongue & grooved LBB door is a popular option for people who want a solid door. The doors are made using either 5/8” or 7/8” redwood boards, therefore offering the customer two price & quality options. The boards are screwed onto backing rails & the door is sanded down to 
provide a smooth finish.
We do not offer pressure treatment for these gates so they do need hand staining before hanging.
Advice on this is available on our customer handout – “Caring for your gates” (download it here) – or from our staff.
The feather edge gate is again a solid gate which offers privacy. However, this gate is made by our panel shop staff using rough sawn timbers which are nailed onto the backing rails. The gates are made to order and can once again, be made to exact customer specification. All timbers for these gates are pressure treated & the gate therefore doesn’t need staining to protect it from rot.
The palisade gate is a rough sawn version of the paled gates. It is made using 4” x 5/8” boards which are nailed on to backing rails. The gate has gaps between vertical boards and is therefore more suited to windy spots. Palisade gates are made to order and can therefore be made to suit individual customer specifications. All timbers used in this gate are pressure treated & it therefore doesn’t need staining to protect it from rot.
Other gates which can be made to order include 
waney lap gates and trellis gates in a variety of styles. These are made to individual customer specification – further details available on request.
We also stock the GRANGE range of garden gates and details of these can be found in their catalogue (available from our office) or on their website (here).
Hanging all of the above gates can be quite a precise task and you are advised to either speak to our staff or your gate fitter about possible hinges and fasteners to use before providing us with the actual sizes you wish the gates to be made to.
PRICING
All these gates are priced according to size, so for a quote, contact the office with approximate width & height measurements. If you require any further information, please ask for details.
Please Note: Gates are priced on application so please contact us with the following information: the style of gate, the timber and the rough width and height of the gate.
Contact us for expert advice and information on gates.
Take a look at our picture gallery on framing a gate here.
Hardware for Gates
A small selection of hinges, bolts and fittings for our gates is shown here. Call in or contact us for more details.
