Timber for a good strong gate

[garrymum]

Currently deciding whether to go metal or timber for a couple of garden gates.

What is the best timber for such a gate?

Thanks

 

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Oak if you can afford it

 

[Durgo]

Get Iroko - it lasts longer and its cheap. Use it for anything outside.

 

[J.]

Both of those woods are great - but please be aware that when working with iroko, some people find it to be a skin and nasal irratant as well the lungs! Great weathering properties (iroko) - goes a lovely grey. When working with the oak, try to use brass or stainless screws if you have to use any - otherwise you may get some black staining. Timber will always look great for a gate! Alternatively - if there are any cost constraints, try a good quality redwood then have it pressure treated.

 

[Symptoms]

mum - painted or left natural?

Painted - use decent softwood from timber yard (not the nasty, twisted stuff from the DIY sheds). Properly constructed with appropriate joints, primed, 2 x undercoat, gloss finishes (always oil-based paint). It'll last for years - re-gloss maybe every 3 - 5 years.

Natural - always, always, oak! - in my opinion.

 

[Rob G]

I was very interested to see that the garage a friend of mine was having built was green oak framed with dowel assembly - the wood was coming from a local mill and he said the cost was very competitive.

Could one build a gate on the same principal ?

Rob

 

[proevofanatik]

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