Collection: Gates

Although they say you shouldn\'t judge a book by its cover, most people still do exactly that. So, with a Gate being the entranceway and the first thing visitors see of a garden, it is important that it adds to the garden rather than detracting from it.

Benefits of a Gate

Choosing a Gate that complements the existing wall or fence and which invites visitors into space, makes a garden or courtyard more welcoming, adding to the kerb appeal of a house and making it more saleable. Having an attractive but effective barrier in place gives greater privacy to a home\'s occupants compared to having an open entranceway.

In addition, having a physical barrier in place prevents unwanted visitors such as stray dogs who may cause damage, or even worse, leave a calling card. It also reduces the likelihood of deliveries and other packages being stolen from front doors and minimises the chances of being targeted by opportunistic thieves. The Gates UK industry is well served by companies such as Forest, XL, JB and LPD who are extremely creative and whose designers produce a stylish, well-made and long-lasting product range from which buyers can choose their perfect Gate.

Making a Choice

For most buyers, price is a consideration when choosing which Gate to buy and wooden gates which have been pressure treated will repay the extra money spent at the time of purchase by giving greater longevity. Similarly, those wooden garden gates or a fence gate made with supporting cross members will be stronger and less liable to damage, if opened or closed with the foot or knee when items are being carried into the home.

Leaving price aside, most buyers are seeking something to match or suit the look of their existing fence or garden wall. With styles available including pale, heavy duty pale, Hampton, Montreal, Kyoto, Prague and others, plus arched tops, trellis tops, flat tops and a wide variety of other finishes, it is comparatively simple for buyers to find their perfect Gate.

Essentially coming down to a choice of style, substance and cost, buyers can choose their perfect Gate based on their available budget and its chosen location, to ensure it enhances its surroundings, plus the number of years\' service expected from it.