Metal framed wooden gates

jamief · 13 May 2015 at 13:47

Has anyone bought anything like this before?

http://www.kjbramble.co.uk/admin/thumbs/small_Mrs Lunn,wooden gates.07.jpg

http://www.globecrafts.com/WebPics/DSCF0413.jpg

We've just had a quote from a local blacksmith, for 3.6m x 1.3m (WxH) driveway gates, which came in approx £1700 inc VAT. Thought this seemed a lot, but I have nothing to compare it to. We do have other blacksmith lined up for a quote but not till next week.

Cosimo · 13 May 2015 at 14:28

Something comparable from a reputable supplier in wood will set you back around £1350 inc vat:

https://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk/...-each-leaf.aspx?tpc=BB&fmc=BB&fnc=AX&timber=1

jamief · 13 May 2015 at 14:30

THanks - I guess I should add that is the fitted price, so includes hinges, posts, lock and some retaining bolts to hold it open. Starting to appear reasonable

dbmzk1 · 13 May 2015 at 14:31

That's not a bad price for something like that really

jamief · 13 May 2015 at 15:35

Thanks guys. Was a bit more than I was expecting, but I need a solid gate to keep my twins off the road!

FinglisHobbit · 13 May 2015 at 21:00

jamief said:
Thanks guys. Was a bit more than I was expecting, but I need a solid gate to keep my twins off the road!

Do you have twin Buffalo?

danoliver1 · 14 May 2015 at 08:08

They look like imposing gates Will they fit in with the rest of your garden?

jamief · 14 May 2015 at 08:55

Sorry -thats just the style, the actual gates are only 1.25m high, which will be in line with our old stone wall. I think they'll fit in quite nicely.

And our twins are human (I think), I just meant that we need some strong gates - a lot of wodden ones we've looked at seem quite flimsy and potentially prone to wind damage given how wide they are.

danoliver1 · 14 May 2015 at 09:04

As they say you get what you pay for quality costs. Have seen an example of the gates hes supplying?

jamief · 14 May 2015 at 09:08

Yes, although not exactly the same style, they seemed good quality and very robust.

A.N.Other · 14 May 2015 at 09:59

jamief said:
Thanks guys. Was a bit more than I was expecting, but I need a solid gate to keep my twins off the road!

FinglisHobbit said:
Do you have twin Buffalo?

Perhaps one of the all-time greatest comments.

PooKer · 14 May 2015 at 10:01

Twins being human? Some chains maybe cheaper!

But joking aside have you posted on something like checkatrade and see what people could make for you. I'm guessing if it was solid wood it'd be so heavy. I guess you want the wind to pass though it instead of catching so maybe a metal frame and a mesh middle? only issue is that may look a little cheap compared with the wooden alternatives.

jamief · 14 May 2015 at 10:09

PooKer said:
Twins being human? Some chains maybe cheaper!

But joking aside have you posted on something like checkatrade and see what people could make for you. I'm guessing if it was solid wood it'd be so heavy. I guess you want the wind to pass though it instead of catching so maybe a metal frame and a mesh middle? only issue is that may look a little cheap compared with the wooden alternatives.

By "solid" I meant "no holes" as opposed to rhino-proof!

(they are adept climbers and fascinated by the road).

PooKer · 14 May 2015 at 10:29

Ah I get you. You can get a metal mesh thats got REALLY small gaps but I guess sheet ali would be best. I dread to think how much these ones would set you back:
http://www.berkshiregates.com/gates/aluminium-gates/
I feel its a "if you have to ask. you cannot afford it"