Dunnockshaw Wooden Garden Gates Suppliers

Choosing Your Dunnockshaw Wooden Garden Gates Suppliers

Dunnockshaw is a small hamlet high on the moor road between Burnley and Rawtenstall, close to Clowbridge Reservoir. Houses here are few and well spread out, with open moorland on every side. That exposure is the first thing to think about when choosing a garden gate.

As Dunnockshaw wooden garden gates suppliers, we recommend gates, posts and fittings that can take a battering from the wind.

Choosing a Gate for an Exposed Site

On open moorland, a solid gate catches every gust. So the gate itself needs to be strong, and the fittings need to hold it firmly. Our feather edge gate and tongue and groove gate both measure 0.9m x 1.8m and are pressure-treated softwood.

If shelter is not important, a lower gate catches less wind. Our decorative garden gates include the 90 x 90cm Regency gate, which suits a front path well.

Hinges and Latches That Hold Firm

The ring gate latch kit uses a pair of 16 inch tee hinges. Longer hinges spread the load across the gate, which reduces sagging over time. The kit also includes a 6 inch Brenton padbolt, so you can lock the gate in a gale. It is one of the questions we answer most often as Dunnockshaw wooden garden gates suppliers.

Think about which way the gate swings, too. Where possible, hang it so the prevailing wind pushes it closed against its stop, not open against its hinges.

Posts Set Deep and Drained

Moorland ground is often wet and peaty. A gate post standing in water will soften at the base and start to lean. So set posts deep, with gravel in the bottom of the hole for drainage. The 100mm x 100mm rough sawn timber post comes in lengths up to 3.6m, which allows plenty of timber in the ground.

Fix it with 20kg Postcrete, then slope the top so rain runs away from the post. Our guide on what causes fence posts to rot explains why drainage matters.

Looking After a Gate Through Winter

Check the gate after each spell of bad weather. Tighten loose hinge screws and make sure the latch still drops fully. A drop of light oil on the hinge pins keeps everything moving. Timber also swells slightly in wet months, so leave enough clearance when you hang the gate. Most of our customers who use us as Dunnockshaw wooden garden gates suppliers choose this option.

Why Use Local Dunnockshaw Wooden Garden Gates Suppliers

Buying from local Dunnockshaw wooden garden gates suppliers means dealing with a yard that knows the moor road and its weather. We can talk through sizes on the phone, help you work out which gate suits your opening and add the right fittings in one order. Our gates are pressure-treated softwood, and the fittings are galvanised to cope with Lancashire rain.

Delivery From Your Dunnockshaw Wooden Garden Gates Suppliers

Our drivers travel the A682 regularly. They use a pickup or small open-back transit and will find the safest spot to stop on the moor road. They cannot lift items over walls or carry them across fields. So please add clear access notes in the order comments box.

For Dunnockshaw wooden garden gates suppliers who know the weather up there, call Empress Fencing on 01200 449930. Delivery is free on orders over £150 across all BB postcode areas, and collection from our Clitheroe yard is also available.