| How your Gate was made Hand Crafted - High Quality Timber Gates. |
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Fountain Timber are recognised as one of the UK's leading manufacturers of timber gates. Our gates are hand crafted from carefully selected treated timber. Many of our customers don't realise that each of our gates are unique, although every individual component is shaped and finished by skilled craftsman this is only the first step in the process. |
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Our gates are 'hand crafted', which means that one person takes responsibility for assembling the components to produce the gate. During assembly each timber component may need further shaping or planing, often making very slight adjustments to ensure a perfect fit. Other gate manufacturers produce gates on a production line where no individual is responsible for the finished product, we take a more traditional approach where one person can take pride in the finished product. It's that attention to detail that results in 'high quality' durable gates which will last for years. Take a few moments to study the presentation on this page which explains the steps we take in producing 'great value, high quality' gates. Custom Made |
 Hand Crafted GatesThe our hand crafted gate frames are manufactured from carefully selected Scandinavian Pine selected by hand from our large stocks  The selected Timber is then Kiln DriedOur environmentally friendly kiln is fuelled by timber offcuts.  The timber is then Pressure TreatedPreservatives are forced under pressure deeply into the timber, which offers greater protection against weathering.  Preparation - PlaningEach of the parts of the Gate are planed for a smooth finish.  Mortise and Tennon JointsWe use Mortise and Tennon Joints for strength and durability.  Making the GateEach of the Gates are hand made - parts are inspected prior to starting assembly.  Secure JointsThe process starts by applying glue to each joint.  Constructing the FrameEach of the parts are then brought together and firmly clamped. The technical name for this style of gate is Framed, Ledge and Brace.  Squaring the FrameThe frame is then measured to ensure that it is absolutely square.  Hand Crafted GatesBecause each gate is unique, minor adjustments are made to each part to ensure a perfect fit.  Joints are glued and doweledEach of the joints are then secured by using special treated steel dowels.  Brace SupportsThe frame is further strenthened by adding brace supports.  Brace Supports are JointedThe brace supports are fixed by cutting inserts into both sides of the joint which take a biscuit shaped hardwood dowel and are then screwed into place.  Hand Finishing the FrameWhen all the joints have been completed the frame is hand finished.  Rebated FrameThe completed frame is rebated so that the tongue and groove boards can be inset into the frame adding further strength and weather protection.  Adding the T & G Boards.This gate is faced with Tongue & Groove Boards which are fitted to the frame.  Carefully InspectedEvery Gate is inspected prior to despatch.  Quality Hand Made GatesFountain combine superior quality with excellent value Click to view our Gates |