Archive for the ‘Wooden gates’ Category
Victorian gates – how they turned out
Friday, January 13th, 2012
We are here to follow on from part one of our look at some bespoke wooden Victorian gates we manufactured. If you’ve not seen the first part of the post, then it can be found here wooden victorian gates.
Once the framework of the gates has been put together ‘dry’ with no glue, we can then work out all the sizes of the infill timbers; in the case of the Victorian gates, there are three different infill sections. The bottom section of the gates contain shaped panels, the middle section has rectangular panels and the top section boasts the more complex turned spindles (these are turned on a lathe). Below, some of the infill timbers are shown, the image shows the turned spindles whereas, below, these are the shaped panels for the lower section of the gates. (I’ve not shown the infill for the middle section of the gates as these are just rectangular timbers!).
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Wooden Victorian gates
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
As well as our range of standard designs of wooden gates which we make to measure, we also manufacture bespoke gates, i.e. gates made to your own designs. Usually, these are based on sketches or pictures that are sent in to us.These can be to suit existing gates our customers already have when they want something that matches, or they’ve seen something they like elsewhere and would like something similar, or for people in period properties that want something sympathetic to the style of house they live in. Here we look at some wooden Victorian gates we recently manufactured.
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Gonna make you a (bespoke gates making) star!
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
This is a bit of a different post for us this time; we’ve been busy getting into the wonderful world of video here at Gate Expectations and we have a new two part video on manufacturing bespoke gates to your own designs. We think you’ll like this! It was certainly fun and interesting to make. (more…)
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Introducing the Gothic Arched gates
Monday, January 17th, 2011
We’re extemely pleased to announce the latest addition to our unique range of wooden pedestrian gates; the Gothic Arched pedestrian gate. This is lovingly manufactured to the same high standards you’ve come to expect from a Gate Expectations gate and is sure not to disappoint even the most discerning of customers. The gothic arched gate is based on our usual solid through wedged morticed and tenon jointed frame for strength and durability and like all of our products, is a made to measure gate in both height and width. This new design is based on a equilateral arch and would look just right on any home or castle! We’re sure you’ll love this new design, even if you’ve never read or seen a gothic tale in your life!
If you would like to find out more information or view some more of our stunning gate pictures, please see our main website Gothic Arched gate. If you’re certain that this is the gate for you, please contact us direct for a full personalised costing to suit your requirements.
Tags: arch, garden gates, gothic arch, hardwood gates, made to measure, pedestrian gates, Wooden gates
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Choosing the right wooden gates Part 2
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
So, you know the style or shape of gate you are interested in, you’ve decided between made to measure or standard sizes and have made the decision between hardwood and softwood. What about gate construction?
There are many different ways of manufacturing gates, from ledged gates to morticed and tenon jointed gates, what’s the difference? Read on to find out more!
Tags: bespoke, gates, hardwood, made to measure, softwood, timber gates, Wooden gates
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Choosing the right wooden gate
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
There are a wide range of different types of wooden gates on the market: hardwood or softwood gates, ledged gates, morticed and tenon jointed gates, dowelled morticed and tenon jointed gates, through wedged morticed and tenon jointed gates, standard sized, made to measure… the list is endless. So what should I look for when choosing the right wooden gate, I hear you ask?
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New fence/infill panels to match our range of gates
Friday, August 6th, 2010
Check out our newest page on our website; it’s all about the fence!
We are now pleased and proud to offer a range of complementary fence panels that will adorn your garden or driveway and make you the envy of the neighbourhood! Each panel is made to measure in a choice of kiln dried Scandinavian Redwood (softwood) or Meranti or Idigbo (hardwoods). Each fence panel is made to the same high standards you have come to expect from our products; the panels are based on a traditional through wedged morticed and tenon jointed frame for strength, which finishes at 58mm ( 2 1/4″) thick.
For further information, please click onto our website, or for a full personalised costing, please contact us.
View our new range of fence panels.
Tags: fence panels, fencing, gates
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New addition to our wooden gate range
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
We are pleased and proud to unveil the latest exciting addition to our extensive and popular range of made to measure and bespoke wooden gates. (more…)
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Wooden gate construction
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
After being frequently asked how we manufacture our popular and wide range of made-to-measure wooden gates, we’ve added a new page on our website showing and describing the construction methods used. (more…)
Tags: gate construction, mortice and tenon joints, Wooden gates
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Website update – gates to suit automation
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
We’ve updated our website to show how we manufacture our range of wooden gates to suit automation (for both above and below ground automation systems). Whatever type of automation system you decide upon we can manufacture you a gate to suit.
Gates suitable for automation.
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Treating your wooden gates
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Like all exterior joinery, our wooden gates and garage doors need protecting from the extremes of the British climate, if they are to last for many years. There are many types of treatments available from paints to stains and oils.
If you decide to oil your wooden gates or doors then be aware that you could end up having to regularly apply additional coats of oil every 2-3 months to keep the timber in tip-top condition.
Tags: DIY, Joinery, Painting, Woodwork
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