There are a large range of wooden driveway gates available on the market: You need to ask yourself what type of gate are you looking for? What is the purpose of your gate? Where is it going? Do you require automation? Do you need pedestrian access? These are a few [...]
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 [...]
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. Ring latch These are two-sided and work on gates that swing both inwards and outwards. [...]
Adding a garden gate to a property is not just fitting any gate into a gap. It really depends how you intend to use the entrance. If it a well used entrance with lots of traffic then the gate will need to be a stronger more robust gate. [...]
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 [...]
If you want a quality made garden gate that lasts, then buy a Charltons garden gate! There are many cheap imported gates that look to be good value out on the market. However, there is often poor timber quality, poor machining and poor workmanship. Our Pedestrian, side & garden gate [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Sustainable timber lifecycle at Charltons is underpinned by PEFC controlled and certified timber softwood. During production all by products are collected and reused. Nothing goes to waste. Sustainable timber has the lowest energy used in its processing, production and transport, from tree to end user than any of any mainstream [...]
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 [...]
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 is new wood. It is like a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
