Garden Gate Buying Guide

Is your next project adding a garden gate to enhance, protect and secure your garden? Before you do anything, you must read this “Ultimate Garden Gate Buyer’s Guide”. It’s packed with inspiring garden gate ideas – wooden garden gates, metal garden gates, composite garden gates even an iron garden gate! From a single small garden gate to double garden gates, decorative garden gates and cheap garden gates – we have all the bases covered. We’ll even reveal how to make a garden gate and how to hang a garden gate. Without further ado, let’s lift the latch and jump straight in.

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Wooden Garden Gates

Traditional wooden garden gates are the number one choice for many homeowners. Why? Because garden gate wooden types blend in with the natural environment of your garden and instantly look at home. Wooden garden gates come in wide diversity of styles from shabby chic and more rustic designs to smarter classic styles.

Consider which wood you want your wooden garden gates to be made from. If you want real durability and a really natural look, explore cedar and oak options. To extend the lifespan of your wooden garden gates, providing regular maintenance will ensure they last for numerous years.

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Metal Garden Gates

Want security but want to let the light into your garden? Metal garden gates are a superb solution. Available in a wide range of styles from traditional decorative designs with intricate spearhead finials to sleek contemporary metal garden gates with minimal styling, there is a wide choice out there.

Metal garden gates can withstand even the harshest of weather and require very little maintenance – just a coat of paint every few years. If you are opting for an iron garden gate, we recommend that you ensure that they are galvanized as this provides excellent protection against rust.

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Composite Garden Gates

Composite garden gates are a popular alternative to wooden garden gates and metal garden gates. They are usually made from a mix of wood fibres and plastic, which is often recycled plastic.

There are numerous advantages in selecting composite garden gates. They don’t fade or split as quickly as wood, never need staining, painting or sealing, just a quick clean. Composite garden gates are highly weather resistant and durable, and don’t dent or scratch like wooden garden gates. Plus, they’re available in a wide range of colours and finishes, including wood-effect.

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Arched Garden Gates

If you wish to bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to your garden, arched garden gates are a great addition. They are an easy way to add an attractive focal point or bring a little drama to your garden entrance. An arch over your garden gate can encourage climbing plants to grow and create a delightful umbrella of foliage.

Arched front garden gates create a welcoming entrance to your home or garden and are widely available in a range of different materials including wood and metal – you can even choose a combination of both.

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Rustic Garden Gates

If you have a traditional country garden and want your garden gates to immediately blend in, consider rustic farmhouse garden gates. Rustic and sturdy, this style of garden gate can be made from reclaimed wood and even metal.

Characterful, with a weathered look, rustic garden gates look fabulous and so natural, especially when paired with a stone path and matching fencing.

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Double Garden Gates

Want to add twice the style and drama to your garden? Double garden gates can really make a statement, especially for bigger gardens and driveways. Their shape also adds an extra dimension to gardens which are symmetrical in design.

Double garden gates can be constructed form various materials – wood, metal or a combination of both to add extra rigidity. A myriad of designs are available, too. Solid traditional wooden double garden gates with attractive carved details to metal gates with elaborate wrought iron finials.

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Decorative Gates

If you want to unleash and display your creativity, then decorative garden gates can make real visual impact. Picket garden gates with pointed vertical slats create a charming country-style and blend perfectly with picket fencing.

Lattice and trellis gates let light and air flow through and are also perfect for climbing plants like roses and clematis. Reclaimed antique gates give vintage feel whilst Asian-inspired garden gates can give off a minimalist or ornamental zen-vibe.

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Driveway Gates

Security can be greatly enhanced with the addition of driveway gates, particularly if you have an expensive car which is high on the list of targets for car thieves. Depending on the width of your drive, you may require a single or double gate. A driveway with gate not only creates privacy, it also adds value to your home.

Driveway gates are available in numerous different styles and materials from traditional wooden to metal and composite for more modern properties. Also consider automated driveway gates with remote controlled access, key padded access and intercom control.

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Side Gates

If you have a passageway giving access to your rear garden from the front of your property, or a fence with no gate, then side gates are the answer. Wooden side gates are the best-selling option, though metal and composite side gates are also increasingly popular, especially for modern homes.

A side gate for garden access makes a lot of sense, particularly if you wish to increase security but also peace of mind if you have children and pets. Garden side gates are practical too as they make it easier to take out the bins, bring in bikes, garden equipment and tools – plus, it saves tradespeople trekking through your home.

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Lockable Garden Gate

If security is something that concerns you and a garden gate latch isn’t enough, we suggest fitting a garden gate lock or buying a ready built lockable garden gate.

A lockable garden gate will deter intruders, protect bikes and tools, stop unwanted visitors accessing your garden and house and also keep children and pets safe. Some insurance companies will either insist on a lockable garden gate or even reduce your premiums if you fit one.

You can select from several different types:

• Slide bolt with padlock garden gate lock
• Mortice and rim lock garden gate lock
• Digital code garden gate lock
• Deadbolt garden gate lock
• Magnetic or electric garden gate lock
• Intercom garden gate lock

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How to make a Garden Gate

Fancy building a garden gate of your own? Designing and constructing a bespoke garden gate yourself enables you to achieve precisely the style and size that you desire. Don’t know how? Don’t worry. Our guide “How to Build a Garden Gate”  talks you through every step including what tools you will need, how to build one and also how to hang a garden gate and weatherproof it.

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We’re here to help

If you have any more questions about garden gates and the different wooden garden gates we sell at Howarth, please visit your local Howarth branch, or contact our customer services on 01472 907051.

You can also explore our range of wooden garden gates here, or you can even visit us in branch for more information.