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Buyers Guide to Garden Gates

How to Choose a Garden Gate

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  • Galvanised Fixture & Fittings

    All fixings, nails, screws or bolts should always be either galvanised or stainless steel to ensure longevity.

    1. Maintenance free
    2. Included in your purchase
    3. Environmentally friendly
    4. Guaranteed for 25 years

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  • Gate Posts and Wall Plates

    Discover why using the right type of fence posts really matters for your garden gates.

    1. Right size gate posts must be used
    2. Lighter than concrete posts
    3. Environmentally friendly
    4. Use our Gate Builder Calculator for help
    5. Guaranteed for 25 years

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  • Helping you choose a garden fence

    As a garden enthusiast you are constantly striving to deliver a better standard and we know there's a lot to consider when choosing a new fence.

    See our guide as for help and it covers: things to consider when deciding how you want your fencing to look, what you should take into account when it will be installed, the functionality required and also legal guidelines surrounding fence heights and safety.

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Use this to check your requirements before buying

Buying a Gate Checklist:

  • Gate type & style (traditional boarded / slatted / contemporary)
  • Width & height - measure opening, allow swing room
  • Post type & size - strength depends heavily on post section
  • Hardware – hinges, latches, bolts – galvanised or stainless steel
  • Material & timber treatment – what guarantee covers, what maintenance required
  • Fit & installation – wall plates, bracing, ground clearance
  • Legal / planning – boundary, permitted heights, local regulations

Jacksons Garden Gates

If you’re wondering how to choose a garden gate, our garden gate buyer’s guide makes it simple. We offer fifteen timber garden gates, designed to complement a wide range of fence panels. Each gate features adjustable hinges for a perfect fit, galvanised rust-proof fixings, and we use only strong, high quality materials which allow us to confidently offer our trademark 25 year guarantee. Use our garden gate checklist and explore the best timber for a garden gate to find the right option for your outdoor space.

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Garden gate accessories

From high quality locks and hinges to decorative features and weather protection, discover how the right accessories can enhance both the performance and style of your Jacksons garden gate.

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Garden gate ideas

Looking for inspiration to enhance your garden entrance? Read our blog on garden gate ideas to discover traditional, contemporary, and practical designs that suit every style and purpose.

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What makes our garden gates unique

Discover what makes Jacksons garden gates unique. Our latest blog explores the key design considerations, superior materials, and expert joinery that ensure lasting performance and timeless appeal.

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Explore our gate posts

Our lighter gates, which tend to be narrower and shorter height, check product pages for recommended gate posts, use our gate posts for lighter gates.

Our heavy gates, which tend to be wider and taller use our gate posts for heavier gates. 

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