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…

Sustainable Timber for Wooden Gates

We hear a lot in our day-to-day lives about things we can do to help protect the environment without really altering the way we live – recycling, minimising food and water waste, driving electric or hybrid vehicles, for example. However, as well as the way we operate on a daily basis, the materials we use continue reading…

How to Keep Your Wooden Gates Looking Like New

Wooden gates are seen around the world on properties of all types, and their popularity is down to a number of factors, from their elegant appearance to their functionality and versatility. However, over time, wood’s appearance can deteriorate as it is subject to the elements and natural aging symptoms. Thankfully, there are a number of 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…