Home Security
Are driveway gates a good idea for home security? If you are looking for ways to improve the security of your home a wooden driveway gate is a great option. There are many benefits of having a quality driveway gate and [...]
How long do wooden gates last?
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 [...]
Keeping your Home Safe!
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 [...]
Should Driveway Gates open in or out?
Should Driveway Gates open in or out? A question that we are often asked. There are lots of things that you need to take into consideration when installing pair of driveway or garden gates. The type of material, the design and whether you want them automated or not. However, you [...]
Privacy, Security & Kerb appeal
Whether you live in a traditional country house or an ultra-contemporary building, adding a wooden gate is a guaranteed way to add privacy & security, kerb appeal and value to any property. Not only do they add extra levels of privacy & security, making it harder for any unwelcome guests [...]
Choosing the right driveway gates
Choosing the right driveway gates can help to define your property. They can make your home stand out or they can make your home look similar to the houses in your street (which ever you prefer). A wooden gate can be used to compliment your property and complete your homes [...]
Installation of new Farleigh Hardwood Driveway Gate
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. [...]
Wooden Sleepers; naturally weathered
Wooden Sleepers are a very versatile addition to any garden and are suitable for a wide range of landscaping projects. Sleepers are cost effective and long lasting which is a great benefit, therefore you can be confident that when they are used in any kind of landscaping project, as a [...]
New product added to Courtyard Gate Range
The Farleigh Hardwood Gate; Charltons have added a new gate to their range of Courtyard Gates. The "Farleigh" is an attractive open feel gate that still offers security. The gate is made using a superior 66 sections size and is ready for automation with a heavy duty bottom rail. It [...]
Buy the Best of British
All of Charltons gates are made at our Joinery in Somerset. Hand assembled with care and precision. Our Driveway are made from selected kiln dried Scandinavian Redwoods or Iroko hardwood. The gates incorporate water run off features which help extend the life of the gate. Made using traditional strong mortice [...]