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Benefits of wrought iron gates
Here at Cheshire Metalcraft we started our business based on the manufacturing of wrought iron gates. As our business has grown, so has our product range and we now provide a range of gates including, steel and plastic, timber, steel and timber, as well as railings...
Timberrrr!
When choosing a gate for your property, you could just go with any old one without giving it much thought. But, that’s not the way to go about it. You don’t want any old plain gate and whilst it might be tempting to do it yourself, it’s always better to get...
Limited room? No problem
If you have limited space outside your home and you’ve previously dismissed the idea of having a gate, then hold your horses! Many people wrongly assume that they need acres and acres of space to have a fully functional gate when in reality, there are multiple ways to...
Automated gates for convenience and style
In this day and age, we tend to place convenience at the top of our priorities, no matter what the context. For example, so many of us use online takeaway apps such as Just Eat or Hungry House to get our food. We even have the option of having our favourite...
Wrought Iron Gates
Wrought iron gates look beautiful, and they’re robust too. They add charisma especially if it’s an elaborate design and the element of rustic charm is also there. Bespoke wrought iron gates can add value onto your property if you are looking to sell in the future...
Automatic Gate Safety
As a professional and dedicated manufacturer of gates in Manchester and Cheshire, we feel it is crucial that all of our customers whether they may be future, past or present understand the importance of safety concerning the production and fitting of automatic gates....
Hale Cantilever Gate
This week we’ve been working hard on the installation of a cantilever gate in Hale. We needed to dig a pretty big hole before we started for the block of concrete needed to balance the gate out, as despite cantilever gates being sliding, they do not have a track....
Juliette Balcony with Matching Railings and Gates in Lymm
We recently completed a beautiful install on a property in Lymm. Our very own Nick designed railings, double gates and a coordinating Juliet balcony as part of the job. The install took around five weeks from initial quote to completion and the customer was very happy...
Automatic Gates
Here Cheshire Metalcraft we work with and install only the highest quality automated gates. We use leading brands for the system including BFT, Videx and Nice and these all come with a 2-year warranty. Automatic gates aren’t just for celebrities and the super-rich,...
Galvanize
The process of galvanizing metal is important to ensure longevity and added durability of any wrought iron products which are outdoors, such as gates and railings. It involves applying a layer of zinc in order to protect the metal work underneath to prevent rusting...