Are Composite Gates The Right Choice For You?

Thorndell Engineering designs and manufactures gates, bespoke to each client's specifications, right here in our Doncaster-based workshop. We're proud to be recognised as expert metal gate manufacturers, and an industry leader in steel fencing and gate solutions, the first call for many architects, engineers and quantity surveyors across the UK.

The fabrication and installation of composite gates have become a firm favourite recently, but what exactly is this custom product?

Composite Gates
Composite boards are created from a mixture of wood fibres, binding agents and plastics – giving them the appearance of wood but without the susceptibility to disease and pests, or the need for maintenance.

They have proven to be a popular, low-maintenance, cost-effective alternative to wooden gates and standard metal materials.

What are the benefits?
Composite boards have several advantages over timber and metal:

• They are easy to install.
• The combination of wood and plastic gives composite boards high strength and durability in any condition, making them ideal for use as a security gate, which relies on this solidity.
• They will outlast traditional timber, with an expected lifespan of over 20 years, significantly longer than wooden gates.
• There's no need to treat or stain the gates again.
• They are a perfect fit for driveways that need privacy.
• They are available in a range of different colours - 'Grey' is currently in demand.
• They are considerably cheaper than metal gates.

We are seeing a significant increase in orders for this product. To arrange the manufacture and installation of your made-to-measure composite gate, contact us today.