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A five bar gate is a wide gate, traditionally made from wood, which is built from five horizontal bars with one or two further bars going from corner to corner. It comes in all types of designs and sizes. Ideal for spanning a driveway up to twenty-four feet wide. A varied combination of rails can be used from round steel bar to round machined hardwood bars.

Five bar gates are versatile and adaptable as it can be used in any combination of singles or pairs to suit all sizes of opening. This makes them incredibly popular as both entrance gates and field gates and they are often found on residential driveways and in equestrian settings.
All our gates can be made to bespoke sizes to suit your specific requirements and they can also be crafted from hardwood timber too.

The most common is a double cross-bracing that gives a five bar gate it’s distinctive style, commonly seen around the countryside and farm. These gates are ideal for an entrance gate, and strong enough for a field gate.

Decide which way you want your gate to swing. This gate can be hung on its own, single leaf, left or righthanded, or as a pair in any combination. Usually gates open inwards to the property, a particular consideration where the gate is the enclosure to an area with animals, to avoid it opening and allowing the animals to escape. Where gates form the entrance to your property and are next to a road, the gate cannot, by law, open outwards if it will obstruct the road at any time. Once you have established this, you will be able to choose either a left or a right hanging gate.

Ensure there is enough clearance between the bottom of the gate and the ground. If installing new gateposts, ensure you select the correct size so they are strong enough to support the weight of the gate.
Whatever type of gate you may require, SM Fencing aim to meet that requirement, with our constantly growing product range. Get in touch with our friendly team today for more information.

This style of gate is an ideal way to finish of your Picket fencing and is great for creating a boundary for children, and pets, without obstructing the view; this traditional gate is the perfect mix of security and aesthetic.

The picket gate is one of the most popular on the market today because it fits in with both traditional and modern properties. It is a great way if you just need a garden gate at the entrance of your property, giving you the boundary, you need.

Our gates are all made to measure and for the design that suits you, this gate can come in either pointed or rounded top.

Over the years of being in the fencing industry, we have built countless types of high-quality wooden garden gates. You may check our completed jobs and see which one you would wish to have in your property. Most often than not, the design of the gate would partner the design of the fencing. Wooden gate is always a top choice. Most of our customers have chosen wooden type for their garden gates as it adds charm and beauty and creates a unique appeal no matter how big or small the space is.

You would agree that wood always looks great and feels good to the touch, and provides relaxing, warm, and comfortable feel and view. It lasts for years, offers security, privacy, and safety. It can be built for any property, not only for residential but even for commercial or business premises, or even for public parks or public gardens.

Our wooden garden gates are generally constructed from treated softwood, as this is the most readily available and cost-effective timber available, they can be made in a whole host of designs and sizes to suit individual requirements. We also provide bespoke gate designs depending on your needs.

Closebord Gates that are made from vertical feather edge boards on a ledged and braced timber framework, which make a stronger, heavier alternative to overlap boarding. It matches with feather edge fencing and fence panels. These can come with capping to finish off the look if you require.

Larchlap Gates are an option and can be ideal to match in with you Lap panel fencing, this is made from overlap timber construction, the overlaps are horizontal.

Tough and Grove Gate, or can sometimes be called T&G, this style of gate has the timber boards joined together to create the gate, it is a solid, smooth look to the gate. These timbers are joined vertically together to form the gate.
Cottage style gates, are lower gates these can be either Closeboard or Tough and Grove in style to give you a lovely looking gate to the entrance to your property.

Horizontal Trellis gates, these gates come in a variety of sizes, these can be double slatted gate has ‘Hit and Miss’ planed slats alternately positioned on each side, providing more privacy than a single slat gate, but still allowing the movement of some air and light. The Single Slat gate works well if you are wanting something to give your light and security, but do not need the gate for privacy.

Decorative Gates, we are also able to offer decorative wooden gates to suit your needs, some of these options might be curved tops or with lattice or trellis at the top. Please ask for more details This wooden garden gates are supplied pressure treated to protect the softwood timber from insects, decay and rot. Which makes them last.

Interested in our wooden garden gates?
If you would like to get a quotation of any of our wooden garden gates, please feel free to message us or call us directly. We can schedule a visit to your home and we provide an estimate at no cost. We will be more than happy to share our expertise and help you reach your goals for your home or property.

Deciding on whether or not add a wooden driveway gate may be challenging at first but knowing its benefits would definitely help. Having a driveway gate is a popular way to improve your home and can offer a certain elegance to a property while also improving security and privacy. Most of the time, driveway gates are the first features that can be seen from the outside. That is why it is important to consider the benefits of adding one when investing in a driveway gate. Choosing wooden type really add more good impression plus the fact that it is a very popular choice. Sharing a few good reasons why you should have a wooden driveway gate.

Wooden Driveway Gates Have A Great Appearance and Increase Property Value

Wooden driveway gates are one of the most effective home improvements you can make. There is no denying that it can make for a very aesthetically pleasing entrance to your home, and for any type of property. It ‘ll also improve home security and it will add value to your property. Their appearance bring a touch of homeliness and warmth and ensure peace of mind. Wood or timber has a unique ageing process, which means your wooden gate will get better with age, appearing more stylish as time goes on.

Wooden Driveway Gates Are Versatile

What makes wood such a great choice for your driveway gate is the versatility of the material, which can either modernize or add a more vintage feel to your property, depending on which type of wood you go. They can therefore be used for all kind of entrances from driveways to field gates. Most of our wooden driveway gates are made either of softwood or hardwood.

Durability

Most often times. wooden driveway gates are built using pressure treated softwood or hardwood, which is more resistant to the elements and decay.

Modern engineering has meant that wooden gates are now manufactured to be just as robust. This increases the longevity and durability of the gate as a whole. Contrary to what the name suggests, even softwood makes exceptionally durable gates.

Privacy and Security

Wooden driveway gates are a better way of providing privacy for your home compared to other materials. For closeboarded type of wooden driveway gates, having no space between them make your driveway invisible to any passers-by which allows you and your children the freedom to utilize your front or back gardens without the stress or worry of wandering eyes.

Additionally, the solid barrier of a wooden gate can deter thieves or other dangerous home invaders as they are difficult to climb. After all, it is yet another barrier that they have to cross if they wish to harm you or your home. If you want that added layer of protection, a wooden driveway gate is the way to go.

Deer fencing is a specialized fence, with specifications to prevent deer from jumping over, going around or under conventional fencing. Generally speaking, deer fences need to be eight feet tall with tightly woven material to prevent unwanted deer from entering a property and damaging vegetation. 

As deer can easily jump an ordinary agricultural fence, and so special fencing is needed to keep wild deer out of farmland and gardens. 

SM Fencing provides deer fencing solutions that offer great protection from the voracious animals without blocking your view.  

Deer fence is often made of lightweight woven wire netting nearly 2 meters (about six feet) high on lightweight posts, otherwise made like an ordinary woven wire fence. In areas where such a tall fence is unsuitable (for example, on mountains subject to very high winds), deer may be excluded (or contained) by a fence of ordinary height (about 1.5 metres, five feet), with a smaller one of about one metre (three feet) high, about one metre away from it, on the same side as the deer. The additional width prevents deer approaching the fence close enough to jump it.

For the spacing of the deer fence posts, you can safely space most lightweight deer netting with about 20 feet between posts, while metal fences and those comprised of heavier materials should have supports placed about 15 feet apart. Place the supports, spaced at these intervals, and unroll the fencing. We will attach it with whatever your preferred material is. 

In some situations, a deer goes under a fence. A space as small as 9 inches is plenty of space for an adult deer to crawl under if there is enough motivation. Without proper and regular maintenance, deer will also take advantage of any hole in a fence large enough for them to pass through easily.

Our team is well-experienced in making sure that your property is secured from unwanted intruders and long-term durability is always considered. Consult us now and will be happy to visit and provide free estimate.

Choosing the right type of fence that will keep and protect your livestock or animals safe & secure can be challenging as there are several designs & materials to choose from. The fence, as much as possible, should be able to withstand great pressure and severe weather extremely well. 

Stock fencing is designed for use primarily in agricultural settings for the purpose of marking out perimeters or boundaries and containing livestock. It’s typically manufactured in a mesh style at regularly spaced intervals to prevent animals from passing through.

Stock fencing is a heavy-duty wire fence that, when installed, forms a high tensile barrier capable of enclosing large livestock. It is often used in conjunction with barbed wire or electric fencing. We supply and install durable and strong fencing for all livestock needs.

Stock fencing is available in a variety of heights, gauges, and mesh sizes, each applied for different types of livestock. The correct selections must be made to ensure that the erected stock fencing is capable of holding the livestock in question and that any risk to them (An example would be an injury as a result of becoming stuck in the mesh) is kept to a minimum.

When choosing stock fencing today, choices include the type of wire and type of knot which sit alongside the correct mesh pattern for what you are looking to fence.

Stock fencing although can be used to keep livestock in or out. It is also used around some areas of gardens, fields or woodland to form a boundary.

V-Mesh Security fencing is a form of fence that can be made from metal and is used to secure various areas or structures in private and industrial applications, as well as add a unique decorative aspect to any location.

This style of fencing is great for security for both for residential and commercial areas. For security for residential, this might be to fence in your grounds or fields. For more commercial areas like Schools and College have found this a good type and style of security fencing. Also popular with Car Dealerships, industrial units, company buildings to name a few. With fencing and gates available to suit all needs.

We have worked all across Sussex and Surrey installing the V-Mesh Security Fencing.

The metal security V-Mesh fencing styles are all pieces of fencing that have been woven together to form unique patterns in various shapes and sizes, and they are either secured together.

The uses for V-Mesh fencing are endless, and various styles of them can be found throughout the world. Many people use these types of fences to contain flowers and gardens when attempting to keep children and wild animals out of them. For privacy, they are installed around the perimeter of the property to keep children and animals in while keeping unwanted animals and people out.

Rigid V-Mesh fencing panels are extremely versatile as they cater for all security categories. V-Mesh Security fencing can supply and install your perfect solution.

All rigid mesh fencing offers:

• High through visibility
• Resistance to vandalism and climbing
• Aesthetic appeal
• Minimal impact on surrounding area
• Long life
• Low maintenance

This type of fencing is becoming a popular style for Agricultural fencing as it is effective & efficient for confining livestock but looks great as well around domestic or residential properties. It is usually constructed with vertical posts plus three horizontal wooden rails that outline the perimeter of a property. 

Ranch Style fence is most often preferred not only by owners of small equestrian centres but also of farms or owners of fields. Additionally, wire mesh can be attached to avoid attacker and create a secure area for livestock like cattle, sheep and horses.

Posts can be rectangular or round in shape. The number of rails will determine the height of the fence. 2 rail, 3 rail, and 4 rail options are all standard. Posts spacing of 8′ or 10′ on center is normal. The closer spacing will result in a stronger fence.

Ranch Style Fencing can blend with any design of your property. Unlike other kinds of fencing, ranch style fencing is quite simple. Ranch fencing is beneficial to property owners because it is simple yet classy, inexpensive yet durable, and modifiable yet stress-free to mount. 

Durable and great-looking Ranch Style fencing is always effective at protecting land property, livestock, and grazing animals. Our experienced fencers design, construct, install, and repair all types of Ranch-Style fencing for rural and residential property owners throughout West and East Sussex and all other nearby areas.

At SM Fencing, we offer the best kinds of Agricultural Fencing. You may choose any of the following that will fit in your property and the purpose you want to achieve. These are Ranch Style, Stock Fencing, Deer Fencing, Estate Fencing, and Chain-Link Fencing. We can create bespoke solutions depending on your fencing requirements, tailor-fitting your fencing needs.

Most often than not, in Agriculture, we use fencing to keep, protect and maintain animals and other necessary stock or crops within or outside of an area. In addition, it’s commonly used to prevent other animals from entering a specific area and also a protection from wild animals and other intruders.

Our fencing can be built from a wide variety of materials and state of the art machinery and equipment. It would usually depend on the terrain, location requirements and especially the animals that need to be confined. Most agricultural fences averages from 4 feet (or 1.2 meter) high, and in some places, the height and rules of construction to hold the livestock within the fencing boundaries is mandated by law. We will make sure that your site is safe and secure as much as possible and end-result will always be within the highest standards of quality.

Which fencing is best for your agricultural land? Check out more information on this page and consult us right away.

Patio

A Patio is an outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation that adjoins a residence and is typically paved.

Construction
Patios are most commonly paved with concrete or stone slabs (also known as paving flags). They can also be created using bricks, block paving, tiles, cobbles, or gravel. Other kinds of patio materials these days include alumawood, aluminum, acrylic, and glass.

Patio options include concrete, stamped concrete, and aggregate concrete. Stamped concrete costs more, is known to be slippery, requires being resealed, and dyes typically fade in time.

Other common patio features include additional reinforcement for hot tubs and additional steps from the home.

Driveways

Driveways may be decorative in ways that public roads cannot, because of their lighter traffic and the willingness of owners to invest in their construction. Driveways are not resurfaced, snow blown or otherwise maintained by governments. They are generally designed to conform to the architecture of connected houses or other buildings.

Some of the materials that can be used for driveways include concrete, decorative brick, cobblestone, block paving, asphalt, gravel, decomposed granite, and surrounded with grass or other ground-cover plants.

What is the best paving for driveways?
It is always recommended that you use Block Paving on your driveway. Block paving is specifically designed for vehicle overrun and is very durable. We also believe it’s the most attractive option to give your home kerb appeal.

Block Paving

Block paving is one of the most visually appealing materials you can use on your new driveway.

There are dozens of different types of blocks and these can be laid into thousands of different patterns.

Tarmac Driveways
Traditional, simple and affordable. Tarmac had been the material of choice for decades

Gravel and Stones
A gravel driveway is by far the cheapest and quickest to install, especially if the existing driveway sub-base is sound.

PIC Driveways
PIC stands for pattern imprinted concrete and this type of driveway is becoming more and more popular.

You can choose from hundreds of patterns and colours for a truly unique driveway.

Make it decorative and add character to your driveway, patio, or sidewalk

CONCRETE, THE EASY CHOICE

Decorative concrete delivers advantages and value in a number of ways. With the wide array of colors and textures to choose from the owner is virtually limited only by his or her imagination. There are also options regarding the method used to obtain your pavement enhancements. A brief list of those options is provided below.

Integrally Colored Concrete – In this option the color of the concrete is distributed completely through the material. If the surface of the material is scarred or chipped the color of the concrete is still visible. The concerns of the past regarding fading and batch to batch consistency have been mitigated by the advent of today’s new color admixtures.

Textured Finishes – The look of concrete may also be changed by texturing it’s surface. The texturing may be achieved through the use of chemicals or by sandblasting. These methods offer a variety of textures and provide the user with greater control over the amount of exposure and increased uniformity in appearance. Exposed aggregate concrete is an example of this technique. With an exposed aggregate finish the color of the concrete may be controlled to match or contrast with the type of aggregate in it. The slip resistant finish produced through exposing the aggregate allows for greater security for pedestrians in the case of inclement weather.

Stamped Concrete – Using this method the concrete surface can be made to replicate the pattern and texture of brick, slate, flagstone, cobblestone, stone, and even wood. The color is typically produced through the use of some type of shake on powder. These shake on colors produce concrete with an extremely hard, mar resistant surface. The advantage offered by stamping can be found in the savings realized during the installation process (as compared to laying brick or stone) and the long term performance of the pavement.

Stenciling/Staining – These processes provide yet another avenue for the owner to consider to spice up the project. Stenciling involves masking off an area of the concrete and sand blasting, coloring, or etching the exposed area to produce a finish that leaves a pattern or faux finish. Stains, which penetrate to pavement surface, may be applied to produce a unique mottled finish to the surface of the concrete.

Are you currently working on a project that could benefit by using concrete? Perhaps the better question is what project wouldn’t benefit from using concrete?