Gate openers for Timber/wood gates

Openers for Wooden gates. All timber constructions are subject to movement caused by weather and temperature changes, and any additional loads created by using some gate openers will considerably reduce the life of wood gates.

Twisting and stress can be avoided by a combination of procedures.

Some further strengthen gates by adding metal bracing across major timber joints. In particular some wider 5 bar gates (as they are known) would require an additional timber rail and bracing bar along their length. Others will use gates designed for gate openers.

Some gate automation - a better example being Somfy - reaches to the limits of latest design to eliminate the shortcomings of more traditional designs.

Good advice is to choose the gate opener before the gate is installed to guarantee best results. Adding openers afterwards could result in a compromise which may not be quite successful. Plan for it to happen.

It is essential to choose the correct automation. Choose the ones which are best for your site.

Avoid stress problems for you and your new gates. Choose automation which is gentler on gates. See suitable gate openers here