by Phil Collins | Mar 18, 2016 | Gates Manchester, Security
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....
by Phil Collins | Feb 22, 2016 | Gates Manchester, Security
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,...
by Phil Collins | Feb 1, 2016 | Case Studies, Gates Manchester, Security
This week our blog features a stunning house renovation in Cheadle which was given the finishing touches by Nick here at Cheshire Metalcraft. Nick took inspiration from house, namely the beautiful sunburst design above the front door, and created two set of unique and...
by Phil Collins | Jan 25, 2016 | Gates Manchester, Security
Electric sliding gates are a great alternative to the traditional swinging gate. They allow for loads more space in front of the gate as well as behind it, however they need adequate “sliding” room on each side. This style of gate is different and as well as being...
by Phil Collins | Jan 18, 2016 | Gates Manchester, Security
Ordering a new gate can be a fun task. You must make sure though that you choose the right one, made from the correct material and at the correct size. You can buy online in any design you can think of pretty much, but with Cheshire Metalcraft you can design your own,...
by Phil Collins | Dec 12, 2015 | Security
The weather lately has been insane. Tornado, anyone? Trees being uprooted, roof slates being ripped off… it’s enough to make you want to hibernate for the long haul. If you have electric gates though, now is the prime time to be maintaining them. All sorts of twigs,...