When we purchase a gate it often slips our minds that it will be left outside permanently and subjected all kinds of damage from the wrath of mother nature. In fact, this realisation only places emphasis on how important it actually is to keep up to date with maintenance and check-ups. In this blog we have decided to go over some of the damage that different types of weather can inflict upon the gates that guard our homes…
Rain/Snow
Any type of weather that includes excess moisture can be particularly damaging to timber gates. This is because wooden gates absorb water and expand and this expansion can not only make them impossible to close, it can cause the wood to fracture. In addition to this, moisture inside wood is a breading ground for rot and timber gates that become infected with this have to be completed replaced. Luckily, there are certain paints that can help protect against it in the first place.
Wind
Strong wind can cause havoc in a range of different circumstances. For example, some gusts have the ability to knock over trees and these can land on everything from your roof to your car! When it comes to gates however the wind more often than not loosens the hinges and makes the gate extremely lose. After the weather has subsided it is important that you have this fixed so that nobody gets injured.
Storms/Hurricanes
One type of weather that is perhaps worse than both of the above has to be hurricanes. Whilst they rarely occur in the UK, their power should never be underestimated as hurricanes not only have the strength to completely tear your gate from its hinges, they can also destroy homes and put lives in danger very easily.
When it comes to taking care of property gates, it is not uncommon for people to neglect their maintenance since they are located outside and out of mind. With this said, it is vital that you check on them often, especially after particularly brutal weather! To find out more information, get in contact with the best gates in Manchester today!