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Framed Solid Driveway Gate – Timeless Timber, Bespoke Craft from Empress Fencing Clitheroe

Framed solid driveway gates combine robust construction with elegant timber aesthetics. These gates are engineered to provide privacy, security, and a touch of traditional craftsmanship for any property. At Empress Fencing Clitheroe, these gates are carefully handmade to your exact requirements, ensuring a durable and distinctive entrance to your home or business.

Why Choose a Framed Solid Driveway Gate?

A framed solid driveway gate stands out for its combination of strength and seamless timber detail. The 70mm thick frame delivers rigidity and longevity, while the boards are meticulously inlaid into the frame for a clean, cohesive appearance. This design minimises movement and warping, offering a stable and secure barrier that still celebrates the natural beauty of timber.

• Complete privacy: Solid boards and a full frame mean visibility is effectively blocked, enhancing security and seclusion.
• Customisable aesthetics: Top options include arched tops, swept tops, or flat tops to suit your architectural style.
• Timber versatility: Available in softwood, redwood, or hardwood such as sapele or iroko, allowing you to tailor the look and durability to your site conditions.

Timber Options – Finding the Right Material

Selecting the right timber is essential for performance, maintenance, and visual appeal. Each option brings its own character and workability.

• Softwood: A more economical choice that offers good workability and a natural warmth. Suitable for those seeking a traditional look.
• Redwood: Known for its natural rot resistance and classic timber grain, redwood provides a balance of beauty and durability.
• Hardwood: Sapele or iroko are particularly recommended for hardwood gates due to their strength and longevity. In hardwood, it is advised to include a solid bottom bar to improve rigidity and reduce movement over time.

Tip: When opting for hardwood, Empress Fencing Clitheroe recommends a solid bottom bar to maximise structural integrity and minimise seasonal movement.

Design Options – Tops, Ends, and Rails

Your framed solid gate can be tailored to your site and preference. The available design choices allow you to create a gateway that complements your property while meeting practical needs.

• Tops: Choose between arched top, swept top, or flat top. An arched top adds a classic elegance, while a swept top offers a dynamic, softer silhouette. A flat top delivers a modern, straightforward appearance.
• Ends: Shaped ends can add a distinctive finishing touch, making each gate unique.
• Rails: Consider solid bottom and middle rails for enhanced strength and long-term stability. Rebated frames offer a tighter, more weather-resistant fit.

These options ensure that no two gates are exactly alike, while maintaining the sturdy, inlaid construction that characterises a Framed Solid Driveway Gate.

Size and Crafting – Made to Order

One of the most appealing aspects of these gates is their customizability. They are made to order to suit any width starting from 2 feet upwards, allowing precise alignment with your driveway and fencing layout.

• Width: Any width, with attention to proportion and opening mechanics.
• Height: Designed to highest points as necessary, ensuring clearance and visual balance with surrounding structures.
• Finishes: Surface treatment options are offered, with the understanding that timber is a living product and natural movement can occur. Proper care and maintenance will keep the gate looking exceptional for years.

Important note on timber movement: As timber is a living product, you will observe some movement in the gates and boards over time. This natural behavior does not compromise safety or function; rather, it is a testament to the material’s organic character. Regular maintenance will help to manage and appreciate this living property.

Treatment and Maintenance

• Treatment options: Please note that treatment options may not be pressure-treated. The gates can be finished with protective coatings to resist weather, reduce splitting, and extend the life of both softwood and hardwood variants.
• Maintenance routine: A periodic inspection, reapplication of protective finish, and prompt care of any minor checks will help maintain aesthetics and performance.
• Weather considerations: In exposed locations, regular maintenance is essential to sustain the gate’s finish and structural integrity.

Practical Guide – Pricing and Availability

Guides and quotes are available to help you plan your purchase. A representative example is the sapele with solid bottom bar at a width of 5 feet and a height to the highest point of 6 feet 6 inches, priced at £940 plus VAT. This guide price offers a baseline for budgeting and can be adjusted based on your chosen options (tops, rails, and extra features).

Optional extras include:

• Solid bottom and middle rails
• Rebated frame

If you need a gateway that blends heritage craftsmanship with modern requirements, a Framed Solid Driveway Gate from Empress Fencing Clitheroe is a compelling choice. The combination of a sturdy 70mm frame, inlaid boards, and customizable details ensures your gate performs beautifully for decades while retaining strong curb appeal.

Choosing a Framed Solid Driveway Gate means investing in a gateway that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing. The 70mm frame and inlaid boards create a robust core, while design choices such as arched or swept tops and shaped ends allow you to personalise the look to suit your property. Timber options—from softwood to hardwood such as sapele or iroko—provide a spectrum of character and durability, with hardwood often recommended to include a solid bottom bar for added rigidity.

Remember that timber is a living product, so expect some natural movement in the gates and boards. This movement is normal and part of timber’s character, and with proper care, your gate will remain a proud entrance to your home or business. For tailored specifications, pricing, and to discuss your exact requirements, reach out to Empress Fencing Clitheroe and explore the possibilities of a truly bespoke Framed Solid Driveway Gate.

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