Gate Design Inspiration: Our 7 Favourite Gates

Quality external gates are a great way to introduce people to a property, providing a stylish and secure entrance to homes and businesses across the country. Here at Strand Systems, we know that no two properties are the same and provide bespoke automated gate solutions to residential and commercial customers across London, the Home Counties, continue reading…

Do you need planning permission for a new gate?

The idea of applying for planning permission can be enough to make homeowners look the other way when it comes to installing a premium gate feature. However, you needn’t worry, as a gateway that satisfies planning rules can be achieved no matter what your budget and choices of gate specification. Don’t delay, read our planning continue reading…

How to Improve Your Kerb Appeal

It’s widely known that renovating your home will help you sell it for more money in the future, if you so wish. From revamping bedrooms to redesigning a kitchen, or even adding an extension to the property, there are countless things you can do to your house to make it more attractive to buyers. However, continue reading…

Spotting an Unsafe Gate

Automatic gates have been making lives easier for years now, with advancing technology allowing for safe and secure entrance and exit solutions that can be opened or closed at the touch of a button. However, like any technology and heavy mechanism, there is always potential for error, and if the gate is unsafe, that potential continue reading…

Which Timber is Best for Wooden Gates?

When choosing which kind of timber your wooden gates will be crafted from, there are a number of criteria that need to be considered. From the look and feel of the wood to its durability and resilience, each factor combines to give you the perfect gate system. While there is a huge choice of wood continue reading…