Need to secure your garden? Whether you are installing alongside new fencing or as part of a much-needed repair, a timber garden gate is a classic and safe choice.
Offering a range of NWTT brand gates in a selection of designs, the perfect gate is ready and waiting for your home or client with same-day collection or straight to site delivery.
Types of garden gates
There is an almost endless variety of garden gates to choose from, including but not limited to:
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Picket gates
Traditional and classic in design, a picket gate is made up of vertical boards or pickets attached to horizontal rails.
Usually, with a choice of rounded, pointed, or flat top pickets, these boards are spaced evenly apart and allow for open-view boundary protection. These can be less secure than other gate types.
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Side gates
Used almost predominantly for a pedestrian entrance at the side of a house or garden, hence the name, side gates enhance security and privacy while maintaining easy entrance and egress.
Side gates can be timber, metal, or composite plastic, can be fitted with a variety of locks, and tend to be taller and, therefore, more secure.
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Driveway gates
Often found in pairs and used to stop unauthorised access to a property’s entrance, driveway gates are considered incredibly secure.
This is because they can be used with many types of locks and security systems, including CCTV. Driveway gates can swing, slide, bi-fold, or be automatic, depending on the needs of the homeowner.
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Decorative gates
These ornamental, style-based gates do allow for restricted access to a garden, for example, but are predominantly chosen for the aesthetic benefits they bring.
They can be carved, engraved, coloured, and include artistic elements like arched tops and latticed panels, all to add beauty, charm, or extra interest.
Materials used for garden gates
As a subset of timber garden gates, which are by far the most popular, homeowners can also choose from pressure-treated softwood, hardwood gates, and painted gates.
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Pressure-treated softwood |
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Hardwood |
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Standard gate sizes
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900mm x 900mm, 1000mm, 1200mm, & 1800mm
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1800mm x 900mm, 1000mm, 1200mm, & 1800mm
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2100mm x 900mm, 1000mm, 1200mm, & 1800mm
Considerations before you buy a timber garden gate
Before you can choose the garden gate you like best, you will need to know a few things, such as:
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What opening width do you have available to you?
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What height gate is required?
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Are you prioritising style, safety, or finding a balance of the two?
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Do you have limitations around gate weight you need to consider?
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Would you prefer a treated wood for extra peace of mind?
At this point, you will have enough insight to choose the right gate for your space!
Order high-quality timber garden gates at NWTT
Whether this is the first gate you’ve ordered or you work in landscaping and have been creating the garden of their dreams for your clients for years, in most cases, a stunning timber gate fits the bill.
Combining traditional yet elevated style, durability, and security perfectly, choose from our NWTT range today.
Choose many ways to pay in our intuitive yet secure checkout, or call 01942 720 777, and our team would be glad to help you choose an option if you are unsure.