Can You Trust AI for Advice on Automatic Gate Safety? More people are using AI instead of websites, manuals, or industry experts to answer questions about automated gates and safety. The challenge is that AI delivers answers with confidence, whether they are right or wrong. When safety is involved, [...]
New Pressure Treated Driveway Gate Designs Now Available Since the original launch of this range, demand has demonstrated that homeowners continue to seek attractive timber driveway gates that offer excellent value without compromising on quality, durability or craftsmanship. As a [...]
Understanding natural timber movement Wooden gates are made from natural timber, which means they are constantly reacting to the environment around them. Changes in temperature, sunlight exposure, and moisture levels can all influence the way wood behaves over time. During periods of hot, dry weather, it's [...]
Jump to: ↓ Download HOW TO MEASURE FOR A PEDESTRIAN GATE Taking accurate measurements is the first step in selecting the correct pedestrian gate, helping to ensure a proper fit and smooth operation Posts and walls are rarely completely straight and evenly aligned [...]
Jump to: ↓ Download MEASURING FOR A 5 BAR GATE Measuring for a 5 Bar gate is a straightforward process, but taking the correct measurements is crucial to ensure your new gate fits properly and operates as intended. Posts are rarely completely straight [...]
Why Wooden Gates Warp in Hot Weather (And How to Prevent It) Wooden gates are a natural timber product, which means they respond to the environment around them. Changes in temperature, sunlight and humidity can cause wooden gates to expand, shrink or move slightly over time. In hot weather, wooden [...]
Jump to: ↓ Download HOW TO MEASURE FOR A DRIVEWAY GATE Accurate measurements are essential when measuring driveway gates, ensuring the correct fit, smooth operation, and the appropriate clearances for safe and reliable use. First of all, you will need [...]
A quality well-made timber gate is built to last, but its true lifespan depends on several important factors. From the type of wood used to how it’s installed and maintained, every stage plays a role in long-term performance. There is no fixed lifespan for a wooden gate. The timber used, [...]
Choosing the Perfect Wooden Garden Gate A garden gate is more than just an access point — it’s a welcome and the first impression visitors get of your home. Whether you're enhancing a cottage garden, framing a formal pathway, or simply adding privacy and security, a wooden [...]
Get the best from your gate installation by working with your installer A high-quality wooden gate deserves to be installed with the same care and attention that went into its manufacture. Charltons recommend using an experienced or qualified professionals for every installation; whether you’re fitting a manual 5 Bar [...]
Seasonal Gate Maintenance is not arduous or overly time-consuming. Maintaining a quality wooden gate using wood oil and doing yearly maintenance is relatively straightforward and can significantly extend the gate’s lifespan and appearance. A well-made wooden gate is not only practical, but it also adds character [...]
Introducing the new improved Buckland 6 Bar Gate The top braces are now neatly cut into the frame, while the heavy-duty bottom rail is recessed to allow the braces to be securely bolted at the base. These enhancements significantly strengthen the overall structure of the gate — and [...]
Pressure treated driveway gates Three of our popular pedestrian gates the Wellow, Town and Country plus a new swept top design, the Tunley are now being offered as made to measure pressure treated driveway gates in sizes from 3' (0.915m) up to 6' (1.83m) wide and from 3' (0.915m) up [...]
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King Following the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Charltons had to apply for the Kings Royal Warrant. Warrants are not automatically renewed. We had to demonstrate Social & Environmental responsibilities, providing [...]
Made to Measure Priory Gates When it comes to securing and enhancing the entrance to your property, the right gate is more than just a functional choice—it’s a statement of style and quality. The Priory Side Gate is where cost effectiveness and style meet practicality. Due to popular demand we [...]
What’s the best way to weatherproof a wooden gate? This is a question often asked, but this is somewhat of a misnomer as you cannot really totally weatherproof a wooden gate. You can not make a wooden gate fully impervious to the effects of weather such rain, sun, snow, and [...]
What sort of gate latches do I need? The type of latch you you need depends on the type of gate that you are buying. See our guide below to the more popular choices. A gate without a properly functioning latch can casue problems. Latches need to be aligned properly [...]
Preventing Warping in 5 Bar Gates Introduction The first thing to remember is that wood is a natural product and reacting to the weather conditions and aspect that they are in, particularly heat and humidity. By choosing a Charltons gate you are starting with a quality kiln dried gate [...]
Wood durability; Heartwood & Sapwood Often, when reading information about timber products the word "durability" is mentioned. What does this actually mean? What is wood durability? Mature trees all contain Heartwood which is an inner core and this is surrounded by an outer layer known as Sapwood. Sapwood Sapwood [...]
Asymmetrical Gates (uneven pair of gates) Asymmetrical Gates offer several advantages in terms of functionality, design and practicality. Access Asymmetrical gates provide dual-purpose access, allowing for different types of entry. The smaller gate is designed specifically for pedestrian access. It allows individuals to enter or [...]
