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Timber Cover Strip Pack 2 Metres – Wooden Gate & Fence Finishing Trim

sharpfencing — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:00:54 +0000

Timber Cover Strip Pack 2 Metres – Wooden Gate & Fence Finishing Trim

Overview

The Timber Cover Strip Pack (2 Metres) is the ultimate finishing touch for any premium gate or fencing installation. When hanging double timber driveway gates or side entry panels, a small physical gap must be left between the meeting styles to allow the wood to swell safely during damp winter months without binding. However, this gap compromises your privacy and allows wind to whistle through.

This pack of premium timber cover strips solves the issue beautifully. By face-fixing a strip to the leading edge of one gate leaf, it creates an elegant overlapping rebate that seals out drafts, blocks prying eyes, and acts as a natural door stop.

Key Features

Premium European Redwood/Whitewood: Sourced from sustainably managed forests and precision-planed for a smooth, splinter-free tactile finish.
Deep Tanalith-E Treatment: Pressure-treated to ensure the preservative sinks deep into the wood grain, eliminating the need for immediate painting or staining.
Warp-Resistant Profile: Kiln-dried prior to treatment to minimize the natural twisting, splitting, or cupping risks associated with thin outdoor timber strips.
Multi-Purpose Practicality: Easily cut down to size to use as fencing cover laths, timber arris rail repairs, or decorative external cladding trim.

Technical Specifications

Attribute	Specification
Product Type	Timber Cover Strip / Gate Closing Strip Pack
Pack Quantity	2x Matching Timber Strips
Length	2.0 Metres ( $2000\text{mm}$ )
Material	High-Grade Sustainable Softwood
Treatment	Tanalith-E Pressure Treated (Green/Natural tint)
Profile Type	Planed All Round (PAR) with slightly eased corners
Suitability	Double Driveway Gates, Single Garden Gates, Fencing Panels, Shed Trim

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: When installing these strips as a vertical closing trim on a pair of double gates, only screw the strip onto the “active” gate leaf (the side you open first). Let the strip overlap the “passive” leaf by roughly 15mm to 20mm. This forms a perfect weather-shield rebate. Always use stainless steel or high-quality exterior wood screws to prevent unsightly black chemical tanin stains from running down the timber face over time.

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Timber Wall Plate – Wooden Support Plate for Gates & Fencing

sharpfencing — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:44:01 +0000

Timber Wall Plate – Wooden Support Plate for Gates & Fencing

Overview

Mounting a timber gate directly to a brick pillar or masonry wall can be a challenge. Fixing hinges directly into stone often results in weak connection points, crumbling mortar, and misaligned gates. The Timber Wall Plate offers a reliable trade solution. By securely anchoring this structural timber plate to the wall first using heavy masonry bolts, you create an unyielding, perfectly level wooden surface.

Once in place, your gate hinges, hook-on-plates, or latch keeps can be screwed directly into the timber plate with maximum thread engagement. This distributes the physical weight of the gate evenly across the entire surface of the wall rather than stressing individual brick courses.

Key Features

Maximum Weight Distribution: Prevents localized stress fractures in brickwork by spreading the gate’s rotational load across the full length of the timber plate.
Pre-Treated Longevity: Kiln-dried and pressure-treated to ensure the preservative sinks deep into the heartwood, protecting it from moisture trapped between the timber and the masonry.
Clean, Professional Aesthetic: Features clean, planed faces and slightly rounded corners, ensuring it looks like an intentional architectural feature rather than a rough piece of construction lumber.
Versatile Fencing Terminal: The perfect solution for starting or cleanly finishing a run of closeboard or panel fencing flush against a house wall or garage.

Technical Specifications

Attribute	Specification
Product Type	Timber Wall Plate / Gate Mounting Support
Material	High-Grade Structural European Softwood
Finish / Texture	Planed All Round (PAR) with eased corners
Treatment	Tanalith-E Pressure Treated (Natural green/brown tint)
Common Application	Hanging Side Gates, Courtyard Gates, Alleyway Gates, Wall-Fence Joins
Fixings Pack Option	Available as timber only or bundled with heavy-duty masonry anchors

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: When mounting your timber wall plate to a brick wall, never fix your anchors into the mortar lines—always drill directly into the center of the bricks for maximum structural integrity. Use a spirit level to ensure the plate is perfectly plumb. To maximize the life of the timber, apply a thin bead of exterior silicone sealant down the back vertical edges of the plate before bolting it down; this prevents rainwater from pooling in the hidden gap between the wood and the brickwork.

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Timber Gate Door Stop Pack 2 Metres – Wooden Gate & Door Stop Strip

sharpfencing — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:18:15 +0000

Timber Gate Door Stop Pack 2 Metres – Wooden Gate & Door Stop Strip

Overview

Leaving an outdoor garden or side gate free to swing without a physical backstop is one of the leading causes of gate failure. When high winds catch a timber panel, the kinetic force can rip horizontal latches out of their screws, twist lock casings, and fracture the rear hinge knuckles. The Timber Gate & Door Stop Pack (2 Metres) offers a straightforward, professional trade solution.

By fixing these planed wooden slam strips vertically along the inside of your receiving post or wall plate, you create a seamless, integrated frame rebate. The gate leaf brings its weight flush against the entire length of the timber stop rather than focusing all its impact energy onto a single metal latch point.

Key Features

Premium Planed All Round (PAR) Timber: Machined cleanly for a smooth finish with slightly eased edges to match high-end garden gates and architectural fencing.
Impact Load Distribution: Spreads structural closing shock evenly across the full height of your gate post rather than stressing individual fixings.
Anti-Rattle Buffer Zone: Provides a firm surface to pull your gate latch flush against, completely eliminating irritating wind rattling during winter gales.
Pack of Two Versatility: Generous dual-strip pack allows you to create a matching double rebate on a pair of frames or secure multiple single gates across your property.

Technical Specifications

Attribute	Specification
Product Type	Timber Gate Stop / Door Slam Strip Pack
Pack Quantity	2x Matching Timber Stop Strips
Length	2.0 Metres ( $2000\text{mm}$ )
Material	High-Grade Sustainable Softwood
Treatment	Tanalith-E Pressure Treated (Natural green/brown tint)
Profile Type	Planed All Round (PAR) square edge with eased corners
Suitability	Pedestrian Garden Gates, Side Alley Doors, Sheds, Barns, Outbuildings

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: For a perfectly tuned fit, always hang your gate first and ensure it is fully latched shut. Position the timber stop strip flat against the post, pushing it firmly up until it rests gently flush against the indoor face of the closed gate leaf. Secure it into the post using high-quality exterior wood screws spaced every $300\text{mm}$ to $400\text{mm}$ . For whisper-quiet operation, you can apply a strip of self-adhesive outdoor rubber foam tape down the face of the timber stop to act as a silent bumper.

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