Sapele 

Sapele hardwood is very long lasting and extremely durable, often known as African Mahogany.  It is red in colour and has a very durable classification giving good longevity and stability.
Can be stained, oiled or painted.

Iroko 

Iroko hardwood is a very long lasting and extremely durable West African timber that does not require any treatment, and is a very durable classification timber giving good longevity and stability.
Iroko timbers are partly inconsistent in colour due to the species type, however all timbers will naturally weather down evenly over a short period of time to a silver grey colour. Pigmented oils and wood stains can be applied prior to installation to prevent unsightly staining due to rainwater, although this is for cosmetic purposes only, but it may emphasise the inconsistency of colour irregularity subject to the application used.
We recommend that advice is taken for paint applications on Iroko hardwood products, as they need to be de-greased due to the natural tannins within the timber
Matching Iroko gate posts are available, which are extremely durable, long lasting and exceptionally stable with minimal shaking.

Air Dried Seasoned Oak 

First Quality Air Dried European Oak is an extremely durable timber that does not require any treatment. Oak is a very durable classification timber giving excellent longevity but is prone to movement and shaking (timber cracks) which is not detrimental to gate products.
Oak gates are very consistent in colour due to the species type and full of character, and all timbers will naturally weather down over a short period of time to a silver grey colour.
Pigmented oils and wood stains can be applied for a more pristine appearance although this is for cosmetic purposes only. We do not recommend that paint applications are used on Oak products due to an element of movement within the timbers and we recommend that alternative timbers should be used.
Oak gate posts are available in a European constructional grade; however these timbers are very prone to large shaking (timber cracks) as the timber continues through a natural period of drying. This is not detrimental to the lasting qualities of the posts.
All oak products are sourced from fully sustainable sources and carry both PEFC and FSC certification upon request.
Galvanised or stainless steel fixings should be used on Oak, any cutting of metal should not be undertaken near the timbers as this starts the process of oxidisation and causes the timber to turn black which we cannot be held responsible for.

Chestnut 

British Chestnut is grown in sustainable coppices mainly in the south of England on land which is not suitable for agricultural use. The cutting, growth and  re cutting cycle is about 14 years allowing the heartwood and tannin content to develop for maximum durability. This, strong, hard wearing timber is cleft or riven in the coppice by hand  and as such isn't suitable for boarded gates but is ideal for rustic styles.
Chestnut needs no treatment, is maintenance free and will weather to a natural silver over time