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 [...]
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 [...]
Gaining a PEFC Certificate provides proof that the product, or product line, being sold is linked to legally managed and certified forests. Stringent PEFC standards track all timber products and wood fibre coming out of the forest to ensure that they originated in sustainably-managed forests. Chain of Custody certification is [...]
How Charltons transport has changed over the years from the horse and cart in the 20's to Arctic lorries in the 2010's 1920's 1940's 1950's 1970's 2010 2018 [...]
Sustainable timber When harvested responsibly, trees can be replanted and grown, ensuring a continuous supply of timber for future generations. Charltons timber lifecycle is underpinned by PEFC controlled and certified timber softwood. Sustainable timber has the lowest energy used in its processing, production and transport, from tree to end user [...]
Introducing .... The Farrington made to measure driveway gate A new addition to the Charltons Courtyard & Driveway Gate Range, the Farrington Driveway gate is a stylish gate available in slow grown Scandinavian softwood or Iroko Hardwood. The design allows visitors to see though the gate with the elegant [...]
This year, Charltons celebrate our landmark 120-year anniversary. From humble beginnings in 1903, when Frank Charlton started supplying pit props to Somerset coal mines, to supplying Royal Households, Glastonbury Festival and even exporting gates all the way to Australia. As you may have seen in the Fencing News, in [...]
How long do wooden gates last? This is not a straight forward question to answer as it depends many factors but generally as long as a gate is treated correctly it should last years. It is, however, worth remembering that the same gate fitted in two different locations or [...]
Garden sleepers are extremely versatile and budget friendly. They are a fantastic choice for garden landscaping projects. Garden Sleepers can be used for borders, raised beads and all sorts of landscaping projects and can be a perfect way to add a contemporary or rustic look to your garden. The [...]
Charltons has invested in a 350 KWp solar panel system thanks to a six-figure funding package from HSBC Equipment Finance (UK) Ltd. The new ‘Solar PV System’ will generate around 35 percent of the business’s energy each day, with predicted future cost savings in excess of a million pounds as [...]
Quality hand selected materials expertly crafted by our team to create stunning range of quality wooden gates. All Made in Britain! Most driveway gates are a 50/50 equal split however, this does not have to be the case. One gate can be smaller than the other. Split gates are an [...]
Charltons are an once again an official supporter of National Home Security Month - Keeping our homes safe! Home is the place where you make treasured memories with your family and loved ones. National Home Security Month is here to highlight the importance of preventative measures. Not only to protect [...]
Protecting your gate from the sun is as important as the wet wintery weather. Having spent your hard-earned money on a gate for your property it is important to keep your gate healthy and looking good. You are going to want to make sure that the investment is protected [...]
Iroko weathers over time like any timber. It is a hardwood is rich in natural oils with a ‘Very Durable’ classification. Therefore, it is relatively stable, hard wearing and resistant to decay. Iroko is the timber that we use on our Hardwood Courtyard & Driveway gates plus some 5 Bar [...]
AJ Charlton’s and Sons Ltd celebrated AJ's 90th Birthday on the 15th October with AJ serving over 75 years in the business. AJ Charlton’s is a family business founded by Frank Charlton in 1903 originally formed to supply timber pit props for nearby coal mines. The Business was passed to [...]
Not only are Charltons using a sustainable material to produce our gates and fencing, we use our own by-products as biomass heating being used within the workshops and now, we are relying on 100% green energy. All produced from Biomass, Solar, Hydro & Wind power. The electricity we use travels [...]
I am sure you will all agree that the first installation of our new Farleigh hardwood driveway gate design looks fantastic! It creates great kerb appeal and aesthetics for the house behind. When it comes to creating a driveway gates, you are hard to better the effects that Iroko produces. [...]
Sustainability and the environment are important to Charltons; as a result nothing goes to waste! By-products are recycled from the manufacturing processes. Sawdust goes to local farmers Off-cuts for firewood Bark/mulch as soil improves (alternative to peat) An on-site partnership supplying Green Forest Renewables with wood chips for Biomass fuel. [...]
