You don’t have to be an expert to know that gates are often the victim of accidental damage and vandalism. In fact, even the weather can cause havoc to the wellbeing of your gates. Luckily there are a few ways you can fix your gates should you return home to discover that they have been damaged and in this blog the team here at Cheshire Metalcraft are going to go over everything you need to know.
Hit and Run
Sometimes it is impossible to protect your gates at all times as the damage can be caused by a driver who hasn’t been paying attention and then fled the scene, leaving you to clean up the mess and fork out for a replacement. Depending on the severity of the damage it may be more effective to invest in a new gate however it is also wise to have an emergency repair service on hand in preparation for such occasions as it could be possible to repair the damage instead.
Weather Damage
The weather can be incredibly brutal because it not only damages the structure of your gates, it can also ruin its aesthetic value too. After all, splitting wood and rusty metal isn’t exactly inviting décor. Luckily you can use specialist paints in order to prevent moisture from causing wooden gates to expand and oxidation from allowing rust to develop on metal gates.
Vandalism
Lawbreakers and vandals will do anything to cause havoc for homeowners and sometimes they will target your gates with graffiti or inflict intention damage. Whilst the installation of CCTV can help you catch the criminals in the act, investing in a graffiti paint can help ensure that the damage is easily removed without requiring a replacement.
Here at Cheshire Metalcraft we pride ourselves on the quality of our range of gates. Nobody likes to discover their gates in a deteriorating condition. With this said, putting in place the necessary precautions and ensuring that you maintain your gates on a regular basis can help prevent damage from occurring in the first place. To find out more information, get in contact with the best gates in Manchester today!