Colwyn Driveway Gates

Made to measure in both Hardwoods and Softwoods, our Colwyn driveway gates features a full thickness asymmetrical head that rises by 6 (150mm) from the lowest point of the gate. Pictured is the close boarded Colwyn in Meranti Hardwood).
Each and every gate is made to measure by time served joiners in our own workshops, and are available in smooth planed Meranti, Idigbo & European Oak (Hardwoods), Accoya (Modified Softwood) and Unsorted Scandinavian Redwood (Softwood).
The Colwyn driveway gates are also available with a matching pedestrian gate, giving you the opportunity to have a matching set.
Looking to automate your gates? the Colwyn can also be manufactured to suit your automation needs (both above and below ground automation) please contact us with you requirements.
An open boarded version of the Colwyn is also available, for more information on our open boarded gate please see Open boarded gates and a matching pedestrian gate is also available.
Scandinavian Redwood Softwood 603
We use Unsorted Scandinavian Redwood, despite it s name it is sorted for smaller knot size and less of them for better strength. Creamy white to yellow in colour. Can be painted or stained. Approx weight guide 550 KG/M3


Meranti Hardwood 921
Used as a Mahogany substitute. Can vary in colour from a pinky red to dark red colour. Can be painted or stained. Approx weight guide 550-710 KG/M3


Idigbo Hardwood 1083
A plain light brown timber which gives the Oak look but without the Oak price tag. As strong as English Oak. Also known in the trade as poor mans oak . Can be stained, however avoid painting. Approx weight guide 560 KG/M3
Accoya Modified Softwood 1669
The most longer lasting timber on the market! Doesn t absorb water so doesn t rot, also as water is not absorbed then any movement within the timber is minimal! Ideal even for the most challenging enviroments. Timber is guaranteed for 50 years againts rot and decay. Recommended ironmongery and fixings for Accoya is Marine Grade Stainless Steel. Can be painted or stained. We use Grade A1 Accoya specially sorted with few knots. Approx weight guide 510KG/M3


European Oak Hardwood 1929
Oak needs no introduction, appearance wise it is a light yellow to brown colour. We use the Prime grade of European Oak with fewer knots for unbeatable strength and maximum wow factor! Recommended fixings for Oak is Marine Grade Stainless Steel. Can be stained, as with Idigbo avoid painting. Approx weight guide 720 KG/M3