ORDER WAITING TIMES
Because all gates are made individually, and I am a sole trader it does mean a waiting time during peak periods.
During April to October it can be anything up to 8 weeks and at other times approximately 3 to 5 weeks.
All enquiries are dealt with by myself, and as I may not be able to deal with your query immediately I will return any
calls as soon as possible.
PRICES
If you have your own measurements ring me and I can give you an estimate over the phone. Email me ideally with a
photo of the location, or I can come to your home and give you a free quotation.
CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION
Thank
you
for
considering
AJS
Timber
Gates.
Timber
gates
enhance
the
property
and
add
to
the
security.
The
main
driveway
gates
are
constructed
from
sustainable
Swedish
Redwood
grown
in
the
north
of
Sweden.
The
frame
thickness
is
70mm
(2¾
inches)
finished
size
which
makes
the
gates
very
strong
and
gives
them,
a
sturdy
secure
appearance (except legged and braced - details on request).
The
tongue
and
grooved
boards
are
20mm
(¾
inch)
thick
and
come
vacuum
pressure
treated.
Joints
on
the
framed
gates
are
mortice
and
tenon
construction
and
are
glued
with Cascomite glue.
You
can
visit
the
gate
workshop
to
see
products
being
made
at
any
time,
however
please
ring first to make sure I am not o
GENERAL INFORMATION
Timber
is
a
green
and
natural
product
and
will
be
prone
to
splitting,
expansion,
shrinkage
and
warping.
I
cannot
guarantee
against
this
happening.
To
reduce
NOT
PREVENT
this
natural
occurrence
especially
on
kiln
dried
softwoods
and
tantalized
timber
it
is
essential
that
the
product
is
fully
sealed
using
an
approved
sealant
including
the
bottom
edges and all end grain.
RECOMMENDED STAINS
1.
Sadolin Extra Woodstain
2.
Sikkens Woodstain
3.
Cuprinol Woodstain
4.
Johnstones Woodstain
5.
Dulux Weathershield Woodstain
Products
come
with
a
light
base
stain
but
require
THREE
further
coats
of
woodstain.
Timber
gate
posts
are
tantalized
for
underground
protection
and
will
split
when
dry
weather
persists.
This
does
not
effect
the
strength
and
to
me,
looks authentic. Steels posts are an alternative option.
All
black
steel
coated
hardware
will
be
prone
to
rust
if
it
gets
chipped.
Galvanized
is
an
alternative
to
this.
If
hardware
is
damaged
in
winds
etc.
I
cannot
accept
responsibility
for
broken
or
damaged
parts.
Past
experience
shows
that
many
gates
settle
within
the
first
couple
of
months
after
installation.
If
this
happens
I
will
adjust
them
free of charge at the earliest opportunity.
All
gates
move
in
different
ways
at
different
times
of
the
year
due
to
weather
conditions.
They
will
require
adjusting
during their life span. If called out in this instance I would have to charge.
OTHER QUESTIONS
1.
What timber is used? Scandinavian and Russian Redwood.
2.
What is the lifespan of timber?
5 to 15 years depending upon how well it is maintained.
3.
Is
timber
as
good
as
it
used
to
be
20
years
ago?
No,
it
is
faster
grown
these
days
which
makes
the
grain
less
tight and prone to splitting.
4.
What
treatment
is
required?
We
apply
a
base
stain
preserver,
which
then
requires
a
sealant.
We
recommend
either Sadolin or Sikkens.
5.
Can they be painted? Yes, but we recommend that you stain.
6.
Can they be tantalized? Yes, but we do not recommend tantalized drive gates as it splits and warps.
7.
Will
the
gates
require
adjustment
over
the
years?
Yes,
as
weather
conditions
alter
the
gates
will
move
in
different ways.
8.
Do
you
charge
for
adjustments?
Yes,
we
do
charge
for
adjusting.
If
they
settle
in
the
first
couple
of
months
we
will adjust free of charge (we will adjust within 2 weeks if possible).
9.
Do you make gates to measure? Yes, so it may mean we have a waiting list of 4 to 8 weeks.
10.
What
hardware
is
recommended?
Black
looks
good
but
needs
regular
maintenance.
Galvanization
should
not
rust.
We
recommend
the
following
stains
on
installation
-
1
coat
of
Sadolin
Classic
followed
by
2
coats
of
Sadolin
Extra
and
then maintained annually.
Prices subject to change without notice. Errors and omissions excepted. All Trademarks acknowledged.
