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? 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 [...]
Reasons to buy a Charltons wooden gate; Quality, Appearance, Function, Security, Versatility and Sustainability! What better way to make the first impression of your property memorable than a beautifully crafted wooden gate. A gate is often the first thing visitors see. Its appearance can define expectation of what lies ahead [...]
So how do you work out which hand gate do you need? Some gates are hung from the left or right hand. This is because they are built to be self supporting and stronger on one side of the gate. The hand of a gate is determined by the positions [...]
Electric driveway gates have many advantages. They improve home security against intruders and provide all-weather ease of operation. They also offer a level of prestige that manual gates cannot. However, electric gates are not without their dangers. Potential accidents can be avoided as long as the gates are used correctly [...]
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 [...]
Charltons recommends that a qualified installer fits automated gates and supports Gate Safety Awareness. For more information click the links below http://www.dhfonline.org.uk/about.htm http://gate-safe.org/ An automatic gate is ideal for high levels of convenience as well as security. The majority of Charltons Courtyard Gates and some 5 Bar gates can be [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Want to create style for your garden entrance? Need a gate that matches your driveway gates? Then look no further...... All of Charltons made to measure gates from the Courtyard Gates & Driveway gate range can be made into a pedestrian garden gate to match. The gates below are all [...]
Automated electric gates provide style, security, convenience and safety all in one. Electrically controlled gates are a better deterrent to the opportunist, car thief or vandal. You can control who has access to your premises from the safety of your home or office. How many gates are left open? If [...]
All of Charltons gates are made at our Joinery in Somerset. Hand assembled with care and precision. Our Courtyard 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 [...]
Charltons Courtyard and 5 Bar gates are made using Mortice and Tenon Joints. This time honoured and proven method of construction. It is one of the most vital parts of a gate, however it can never be seen! Woodworkers around the world have used it for many thousands of years [...]
