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How Can We Help You Improve the Exterior Your Home
If you’re new here, hey! We are Cheshire Metalcraft. We are based across the Northwest and Manchester and specialise in the design, manufacture, supply, and fitting of a variety of outdoor gates and so much more. All our wrought iron gates in Manchester are handmade...
The Importance of High-Quality School Gates
Dropping your children off at school for the day seems like the most natural activity in the world! We know that our children are safe on their school grounds, but this didn’t happen without effort. The reality is that schools work incredibly hard in order to keep the...
Preventing and Treating Warping in Timber Gates
Known for their high-maintenance, a wooden gate requires attention to detail and routine maintenance from homeowners in order to ensure that they remain in tip top condition all-year round. After all, every single weather phenomenon can affect unprotected timber and...
The Benefits of Installing Swinging Gates
Here at Cheshire Metalcraft, we offer our clients a range of different designs to choose from when it comes to selecting the perfect gate. We recognise that every homeowner has very specific requirements when it comes to the colour, style and material of their...
Why People Choose To Have Balconies Installed In Their Homes
Here at Cheshire Metal Craft, we’re experienced in the planning, design, and installation of balconies across our select locations. We don’t just offer gates as part of our services; we also offer a range of balconies. Our balconies are sure to add a new aspect of...
Metal vs Timber: Which Material Makes The Best Gates?
Metal and timber, the two foremost choices for materials for constructing gates and railings, come with a variety of advantages and disadvantages when compared to one another. Depending on the location and bespoke requirements of your property, these pros and cons can...
Benefits of a Farm Gate
When it comes to choosing the gates you wish to install around your home or workplace, there are countless options available indifferent types, shapes, sizes, and materials. From industrial steel gates protecting industrial centres to timber pedestrian gates perfect...
The Consequence of Neglecting Gate Maintenance
Owning a gate means that you are responsible for maintaining it, which can require a dedicated effort at times! Wrought iron and wood are vulnerable to the ever changing weather and if they are left to fend for themselves then they can lead to some pretty nasty and...
Who Can Benefit From CCTV?
You can never be too precautious when it comes to property security. No matter how secure your neighbourhood is, there will always be the risk of opportunistic thieves who are looking to cause damage and steal property. Luckily, a CCTV camera system can make all the...
Improving the Longevity of a Wooden Gate
Here at Cheshire Metalcraft, we have a competitive 10-year longevity guarantee on all of our wrought iron gates, however the lifespan of a wooden gate can be heavily influenced by the care that is provided by the property owner. Timber is a high-maintenance material...