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How to Maintain Your Wooden Gates

Purchasing quality bespoke wooden gates for your garden or driveway is a great investment. They add that bit of style to your home, an extra barrier for security, and can last a lifetime if you take care of them properly. But how do you maintain your wooden gates? Wooden Gates: The Complete Maintenance Guide Wooden […]

Purchasing quality bespoke wooden gates for your garden or driveway is a great investment. They add that bit of style to your home, an extra barrier for security, and can...

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Why choose wood over metal for your bespoke gate?

There are many factors to consider when choosing the material for your bespoke gate. Wood and metal are two of the most popular materials, but which one is right for you? In this blog post, we’ll discuss why wooden gates are the winning choice for so many homeowners.Why Choose Bespoke Wooden Gates? Metal gates have […]

There are many factors to consider when choosing the material for your bespoke gate. Wood and metal are two of the most popular materials, but which one is right for...

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Hardwood or Softwood? What Is the Difference?

Depending on what style of garden gates or fencing you require, there are many different things to take into consideration. Something that is easily overlooked is the material that is being used. We all want our gates to look their best, but which material would be the best in terms of durability, and what would […]

Depending on what style of garden gates or fencing you require, there are many different things to take into consideration. Something that is easily overlooked is the material that is...

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How Long Do Softwood Gates Last?

How Long Do Softwood Gates Last? The Lifespan of Softwood Gates Softwood is a very popular choice these days for all your gardening requirements, especially garden gates. It’s aesthetically pleasing and good for the environment too. However, softwood is going to require a bit more tender loving care than hardwood, for a few different reasons.The […]

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The Advantages of Bespoke Wooden Gates

Bespoke wooden gates are custom-made pieces of woodwork that allow you to get exactly what you want from the design process. Bespoke gates are tailored specifically with your home and garden in mind. They can be designed with different styles in mind and are made with high-quality materials, so they are built to last and […]

Bespoke wooden gates are custom-made pieces of woodwork that allow you to get exactly what you want from the design process. Bespoke gates are tailored specifically with your home and...

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Wooden Gate Prices | The Effect of Wood Importation

As the effects of the pandemic linger on, many aspects of businesses have been impacted as a result of COVID-19 and the timber industry is no different. Let’s take a look at the damage this industry has sustained. Why is it so hard to get timber these days?The UK is a country that prides itself […]

As the effects of the pandemic linger on, many aspects of businesses have been impacted as a result of COVID-19 and the timber industry is no different. Let's take a...

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Treating Wooden Gates During the Hot Summer

Treating Wooden Gates During the Hot Summer A high-quality wooden gate is an excellent investment to achieve an appealing exterior look while also keeping your home enclosed and secure. To keep your wooden gate looking its best, it is recommended that you undertake annual maintenance. The process of looking after your wooden gate may need […]

Treating Wooden Gates During the Hot Summer A high-quality wooden gate is an excellent investment to achieve an appealing exterior look while also keeping your home enclosed and secure. To...

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Garage Doors And Property Value

A garage door is often one of the first things we notice when visiting a property. Not only can a garage add a bespoke look to your home, but it can also add to the overall value. So much so, that having a garage can add up to 5% to the price of a house. However, […]

A garage door is often one of the first things we notice when visiting a property. Not only can a garage add a bespoke look to your home, but it...

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5 Tips For Maintaining Wooden Garage Door

Wooden garage doors are a great alternative to more traditional metal doors. They not only look fantastic and add a real aesthetic focal point to the exterior of your home, but they’re also incredibly durable and long-lasting if correctly treated. By following these six great tips you can maintain your wooden garage door for maximum […]

Wooden garage doors are a great alternative to more traditional metal doors. They not only look fantastic and add a real aesthetic focal point to the exterior of your home,...

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Why Can Oak Gates Turn Black?

Sometimes a wooden gate can turn black, let’s explore why this happens and the best way to remedy such a problem. It is important to understand that staining on wooden gates can be indicative of things such as ferrous fixings such as nails, or things made of iron, reacting with other chemicals.Let’s explore this in-depth […]

Sometimes a wooden gate can turn black, let’s explore why this happens and the best way to remedy such a problem. It is important to understand that staining on wooden...

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Guide to Gate and Garage Door Hinges

When buying any kind of wooden gates or garage doors, hinges and brackets might not be the first things that come to mind. However, finding the best hinge system for your needs is really important!Garage doors come in all shapes and sizes and need strong, specialised hinges and mechanisms to make sure they open and close safely […]

When buying any kind of wooden gates or garage doors, hinges and brackets might not be the first things that come to mind. However, finding the best hinge system for your needs...

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Pros And Cons For Wooden Gates

A fantastic way to upgrade your garden is by changing your gate. A lot of people considering a change in their garden go for a wooden gate as these tend to suit most garden types. But, of course, every outdoor space is different as well as the styles you like.To help you work out if […]

A fantastic way to upgrade your garden is by changing your gate. A lot of people considering a change in their garden go for a wooden gate as these tend...

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