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Wooden Gate Buying Guide

What to Consider Before Choosing a Wooden Gate

Looking for a new gate? Not a problem, Ruby has you covered. There's a few different things to consider before choosing the gate that's perfect for you. Will this gate be used in a high-traffic area? Are you looking for a secure boundary or an aesthetically pleasing accessory? Whatever your needs, let's walk through everything you need to know before choosing your wooden gate, to ensure it suits your needs.

Types of Wooden Gate Explained

Driveway & Entrance Gates

Driveway & Entrance Gates

Driveway and entrance gates serve as an excellent barrier to prevent any unauthorised entry, providing additional security for your property. They serve to deter intruders, protect your property, and provide an added layer of privacy.They can also keep children and pets safe by preventing them from wandering off! These gates, used for high-traffic areas and larger spaces, are built to be sturdy and durable.

Ruby's driveway and entrance gates are weather-resistant and offer long-term security, available in a range of different styles to give an excellent first impression of your property.

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Garden Gates

Garden Gates

Garden and side gates are a stylish and secure necessity for your garden, providing privacy and a simple access point for you. As well as improving the look of your access points, it makes it harder for anyone to access your private spaces. Whether you're looking to keep children and pets safe, or improve the appearance of your garden, there are plenty of styles to suit your needs. Commonly used as a visual and protective barrier to the side and back of your property, these gates are made to last due to the strong bracing and quality materials.

Ruby's garden gates are designed with both durability and aesthetic in mind, made to suit your precise needs.

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Field Gates

Field Gates

Field gates are the perfect addition for both agricultural and domestic settings, designed for larger areas and providing an easy access point. Providing secure access for vehicles and livestock while maintaining visibility and airflow, these gates are an excellent addition. Whether you are looking to enclose a large agricultural field or add extra security to your space, our field gates have you covered.

Offered in a variety of different styles, our field gates are sturdy and weather-resistant to ensure quality and longevity.

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Oak Hardwood

Oak Oak wood is a premium, long-lasting option for both structural and decorative outdoor projects. Naturally dense and durable, it offers outstanding resistance to weathering, rot, and insects. Oak provides dependable strength, a refined appearance, and a beautiful natural grain.

Oak Hardwood

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Iroko Hardwood

Iroko wood is highly durable, ensuring longevity. It contains natural oils that increase resistance to a wide range of climates, and is a low maintenance material due to being slower to weather. Iroko is a safe and sturdy choice, needing little upkeep.

Iroko Hardwood

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Scandinavian Redwood

A naturally durable and versatile timber, Scandinavian redwood is an excellent choice. Capable of withstanding a wide variety of weather conditions and being resilient throughout any wear and tear, this timber will maintain its natural hue and keep your space looking timeless.

Scandinavian Redwood

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Cedar

Cedar’s specialty is in its lightweight nature, offering easy handling and installation in comparison to heavier wood. Using this wood will maximise efficiency of any project whilst maintaining a high-quality finish.

Cedar

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Larch

Larch offers many of the same benefits as Cedar, but at a more affordable price: it’s lightweight, easy to handle and efficient to work with. With this, you can achieve the premium look you’re after without overstepping your budget.

Larch

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Mixed Softwood

Pressure treated to ensure longevity, mixed softwood is an affordable and eco-friendly choice. Being lightweight and versatile, this option offers durability thanks to our treatment.

Mixed Softwood

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Softwood vs Hardwood Gates: What's the Difference?

There are a few differences between hardwood and softwood to note when buying a wooden gate. Which one is right for you? Lets explore your options.

Softwood Gates

Softwood is a more affordable and eco-friendly option, due to growing at a faster rate than hardwood. Softwood timbers are more versatile and lightweight, allowing ease when being cut or moved from place to place. Our softwood gates are pressure treated to enhance durability and lifespan, however they are less durable than hardwood options. To reach their maximum lifespan, more maintenance is required. You can read more on how to maintain your wooden gate in our Gate Maintenance Guide.

Hardwood Gates

Hardwoods are more dense and grow at a slower rate than softwood, making them a more durable but expensive option. Offering a stunning natural grain and natural resistance to the elements, hardwood options are strong and require less maintenance than softwood gates do. If you're looking for an option that'll last with little fuss, hardwood options are an excellent choice.

What Else to Know When Buying a Gate

How Much does a Wooden Garden Gate Cost?

How Much does a Wooden Garden Gate Cost?

The price of the gate depends on the style you get. At Ruby, our gates range from around £100 for a smaller garden gate, to £1800 for a larger hardwood driveway gate!

How Much are Driveway Gates?

How Much are Driveway Gates?

Depending on the style and timber type of the driveway gate you're looking for, the price can vary between £200 and £1800. The average cost of a driveway gate is between £600-£1000.

Driveway Gate Regulations in the UK

Driveway Gate Regulations in the UK

If your gate is adjacent to a highway used by vehicles or a pedestrian path, you may need planning permission if your gate is above 1m tall. However, if it is not, you will only need planning permission if the height exceeds 2m.

Should a Gate Open Inwards or Outwards?

Should a Gate Open Inwards or Outwards?

According to the Highways Act 1980, gates must not open outwards onto a public road, highway, or pavement in a way that obstructs it. This means that all driveway gates must open inwards onto your property.