I need to replace a tall wooden garden gate that destroyed itself in the high winds last week.
It would be lovely to put in a proper oak gate, but may be too pricey.. has anyone done this recently and can recommend a source?
I'm looking for an arch top ledge and brace one, about 3ft 6" wide
Simon
No idea about that width, but for 8 feet wide gates, there is an ebay seller '
Steel? The OP wants timber... His best bet is probably to look in the yellow pages for suitable companies, go a for a timber yard that also makes farm gates rather than a garden center type place.
In my half-asleep stupor this morning, I read it, wrongly, as he does not want to pay for new wooden gates. Oh well, should go to bed earlier! Alan.
When I did my garden, about 10 years ago now, I found that oak was not significantly dearer than pressure impregnated softwood. However, I don't know anyone who makes gates in oak as a standard product. I would try a local joinery company.
If you look for a ledged, braced and framed gate, it should be better at surviving high winds.
Colin Bignell
Very easy to make DIY. Buy some timber & knock one up yourself.
Yes, I've done that before - but although it worked well enough it wasn't
a) very pretty
b) light - in fact it was very heavy
I've seen some beautiful Oak double gates and low gates online but nothing as yet that suits.
Simon
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Ask the community — no account required