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What Is Galvanization? Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating onto iron or steel.  This zinc coating serves as a protective barrier, preventing the oxidation of both iron and steel, which, if oxidised, can lead to rust or corrosion, respectively.   What Are The Main Benefits Of Galvanizing?  Galvanisation greatly increases the protection of products made from either iron or steel (or products with parts containing either material) against rust/corrosion.  This is beneficial in many ways, leading to products that are more durable and require less maintenance. In fact, methods such as hot-dip galvanizing can lead to an increased rust/corrosion resistance of over 50 years.  Galvanisation can also be coupled with methods such as power coating, to give

Wrought iron gates are a great addition to any building, whether domestic or commercial. There’s a wealth of reasons for this, so if you’re deciding on whether you should upgrade to wrought iron gates, here are some key benefits you’ll experience if you do: Wrought Iron Gates Are Incredibly Durable Wrought iron is a very strong, durable substance, making it a great option when looking at a long-term investment. Wrought iron holds many positive properties and its strength is a key one, meaning that your wrought iron gate will prove very hard to break, bend or manoeuvre around for potential thieves.  This high durability of wrought iron also transfers to its rust resistance. Wrought iron is an alloy, meaning that it has increased rust resistance over standard iron. What this increased rust resistance means for you is that your wrought iron gates will

When you finally have a complete set of bespoke wrought iron gates and railings, you might be wondering how to maintain them properly. Here are a few pointers to help keep your wrought iron gates and railings in top condition. The Positives  You might already know this but it’s worth mentioning: wrought iron is incredibly strong, durable and rust-resistant.  What this means for maintenance is that you won’t have to constantly be on the lookout to see if your wrought iron gates and railings are going to be damaged. This saves you time and money, also reducing the stress that comes with gates and railings that need to be constantly maintained.  Another huge benefit to having wrought iron gates and railings is that when you need to maintain or repair certain portions, you

When you order a set of gates or railings, an important decision to make is whether you should paint them yourself or instead have them come with a custom powder coat.  As with ordering any set of made-to-order railings and gates, it depends on the situation. There are positives and negatives to painting your new railings once they’ve arrived and it’s important to weigh up a few of the most common ones before you make your mind up:  Positives Quicker Lead Times - As we won’t be coating your product, this means that you’ll receive it quicker. If you need your gates and railings installed ASAP, ordering them without a powder-coated finish gives you the quickest the lead times available. You Can Choose Colours Straight From The Shelf - A second positive is

At Gates Railings Direct, we manufacture wrought iron gates, railings and handrails straight from our own factory in the West Midlands. We’ve been trading since 1946, with our current close-knit and dedicated team bringing multiple decades’ worth of combined experience to each project.  As a mail-order service, we specialise in delivering bespoke, made-to-order products and pride ourselves on our outstanding quality, service and communication with you every step of the way. We understand that it’s a great leap of faith to order a gate, railing or handrail when you can’t see it being made. Which is why, when working with us, we’ll ensure that communication with you is paramount and whatever questions you have, we’ll be more than happy to help.  We’ve made sure that our process is lightning fast

Wrought iron gates have long been associated with wealthy people. However, it is far from the truth that only rich people can afford them.  These days, with prices falling into a wide range of budgets, wrought iron gates are now within many people’s affordability. This means that most homeowners can increase the kerb appeal of their homes. There have been many other misconceptions when it comes to wrought iron gates. Of course, these are only misconceptions with no truth behind them. Let’s explore four of these misconceptions so you can make the best decision for your property. Misconception No. 1: Iron Gates Are More Expensive Many people see these gates on the homes of millionaires and assume they are costly. That is not the case. Iron gates are often less expensive than wooden gates. As an example, one of

The gates of your home are generally the first thing your visitors see, so make that first impression count! This is why your gates should add beauty to your home as well as enhanced security and practicality. For this reason, wrought iron gates are the perfect investment for your home. Here are the many reasons why. #1. Boosts The Kerb Appeal We regularly hear estate agents talk about kerb appeal.  This refers to how attractive your property looks to passers-by. The better your kerb appeal is, the more interested potential buyers will be in your house if you want to sell it. Wrought iron gates are perfect for boosting

There is no question that these days all properties benefit greatly from well thought out security features.  Well-secured wrought iron style gates and railings are a great addition to any security scheme.  Vacant properties, in particular, can be more vulnerable to break in as the burglar stands less chance of being caught in the act.  They may target vacant homes with no gates or railings because they can walk onto the property unhindered and gain unlawful entry.  A well-secured gate and railing system is invaluable because the average burglar prefers not to spend time navigating their way around the boundary of a property if it is protected by gates and railings.  They need to be in and out in as little time as possible if they are to avoid being apprehended. If you are considering

Dear Gates Railings Direct customers and website visitors, As the uncertainly around COVID-19 continues, we want to reassure you that we are complying with the latest government instructions as we continue to operate our business. This means that we are still preparing quotations and taking customer orders. See below for an extensive list of the measures we are taking:- 1.    Our office staff are working full time in the office, ensuring that we are following government health guidelines so we can continue to process your orders 2.    Our factory space is large enough for our fabricators to continue complying with Government instructions on social distancing 3.    We have sufficient cleaning products for regular sanitizing of machine and door handles, tools and equipment, office equipment and telephones etc. 4.    Staff have sufficient quantities of hand soap and are observing the requirement to wash their hands regularly for 20 seconds each time 5.  Our premises will

• To customer’s exact requirements including dimensions, configuration/layout.  Example may be that a customer has a raised terrace in the garden for which they require railings to go all the way round and may include a small entrance gate in the layout.  The manufacturing process must ensure that once installed the finished result has symmetry when viewed from different angles. Even what might appear to be a straightforward run of railings will be manufactured by our skilled fabricators to the customers’ measurements to ensure a perfect fit.  
• We work in millimetres for greater accuracy during the design and fabrication process.  We work closely with customers and advise them how to measure correctly so we can achieve this accuracy.
• When a customer has confirmed style, dimensions, finish (e.g. hot dip galvanizing, powder coating etc) a Bill of Materials