Dimensions

Specification

Weight 530 kg per pair.

All components are supplied primed and undercoated, ready for application of final coat after installation.

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FAQs

What type of paint should I use?

We recommend an appropriate long wearing, high quality, exterior grade latex or alkyd enamel top coat. This can be done by brushing, rolling or spraying. Care should be taken to follow the paint suppliers recommended guidelines. If rust becomes visible, remove it with a wire brush, spray the affected area with a zinc rich primer ( available at any home improvement store) and touch up with colour matching top coat.

Can I automate my gates and how much does it cost?

You should always get quotes from reputable gate installers. We can recommend suitable companies in most areas. There are two ways to automate the gates. You can use a ram arm which is the cheapest method. The disadvantage of this is that the ram is visible through the gate. Alternatively you can use an underground motor and sit the gate on a shoe on the arm of the motor. Cost for this varies with the quality of the motor and factors such as availability of electricity points.

The gates do not fit my driveway – what can I do?

There are various ways that we can retro fit the gates. In Victorian times it was common to have one long driveway leaf and a smaller pedestrian size gate. This can often be seen by examining locking and pivot points on the floor of the driveway. This can still be achieved if you have a particularly small driveway of say 8 or 9 feet width. We also have a variety of posts that can be used of different thicknesses and adjustable hinge plates. For very large driveways we can add extra pedestrian gates and railing infill panels. There is not a driveway yet that we have not been able to supply. If you have any doubt please contact us for advice.

Why do you offer both root fixing and plate gate posts?

We offer plate fixing posts for manual operation and for use with automation arms. The root fixing posts are suitable for use with underground automation systems as the motor can sit next to the post and the pivot point of the gate post is not compromised by the plate.

Why are the gates not supplied in a painted condition?

Our products are very heavy and as such even with the upmost care and diligence it is quite conceivable that they will get scraped and scratched during installation and transportation. If the gates were supplied painted this would compromise the final finish. We therefore supply them with a zinc base primer and oil based undercoat ready for final painting after installation.

Why should I use cast iron products?

There are many reasons. Cast iron is a very durable material. Take a look at neglected examples of Victorian metalwork which still exist today. Buying cast iron is a long term purchase and will outlast mild steel every time. To restore the historic integrity of your project by using materials on a like for like basis, many Councils operate a grant scheme for such projects.

What are the origins of the Heritage Cast Iron designs?

In 1872, the company W Macfarlane & Co Ltd founded the famous Saracen Foundry in Glasgow. This became a huge iron works which sold iron castings all over the world, many as gates and railings for housing in the prosperous UK. Much of this fine ironwork was lost to the war effort, but the remainder is still going strong. Andy Thornton Ltd has spent years developing and commissioning faithful copies of many Macfarlane designs so that we are now able to offer a unique opportunity for householders and companies to restore their Victorian and Edwardian properties to original splendour. The original foundry techniques used to produce our exclusive range, ensure a level of quality that cannot be found anywhere else in the country.