Caring for your wooden gates in Winter should not be an arduous task. Now Autumn is well and truly here it is worth spending a small amount of time caring for your gates as the weather turns cooler and wetter. If your wooden gate is unprotected, any rain, sleet, or [...]
Why do wooden gates warp? It is woods nature to do so. The characteristics of wood affects how it reacts in different circumstances. However, certain easy measures can be taken to minimise the effects of this happening in the first place. - When it is wet wood will absorb moisture [...]
Timber gates are a natural product and respond to the conditions that they are in, particularly heat and humidity. This really hot weather that we have been experiencing, can cause wood to twist especially if one side of the gate receives more sunlight than the other. Wood is a hygroscopic [...]
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 [...]
With Spring upon us it's time to treat your wooden gate. The good news is that it is relative simple to treat your wooden gate. A small amount of effort will maintain and protect your wooden gate. The Importance Of Gate Care All gates will need treating each [...]
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 [...]
Firstly a few simple facts before looking at how to look after your wooden gate; Timber will absorb moisture when it is wet When it is dry, timber will dry out as moisture evaporates Hardwood’s can bend and twist as well If your wooden gates face south then one side [...]
