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Wessex Heavy Duty 5 Bar Gate Universal
Price range: £112.46 through £282.22 Incl. VAT Price range: £93.72 through £235.18 Ex. VAT
Built for strength & style, this heavy duty gate suits driveways & fields. Made in Britain with durable softwood and pressure treated.
Built To Last – The Wessex Heavy Duty Gate
The Wessex heavy duty gate isn’t just strong – it’s built with purpose. Whether you’re fencing off a driveway, paddock, or field entrance, this 5 bar wooden gate strikes the right balance between toughness and traditional design.
With its universal hanging design, you can hang it from either side, giving you more freedom during fitting. Made in Britain using slow-grown softwood, it’s a solid, sustainable choice that stands up to the elements and the everyday knocks of rural life.
Two robust 4″ x 3″ stiles anchor either side of the gate, while the 4″ wide rails and braces are all neatly planed with rounded edges. This makes for better water runoff and a smart finish – less maintenance, better lifespan. The domed top bar adds a bit of visual flair too, especially at the front of a property.
Its mortice and tenon joints with diamond bracing give the Wessex heavy duty gate its strength, while stainless steel fixings hold everything tightly together. Pressure-treated and finely finished, it’s ready for years of reliable use – however it must be treated with Restol UV Oil before installation.
Available in widths from 3’ to 14’, with a height of 3’ 7” to the top bar (4’ at the stile), this gate makes a solid impression wherever it’s installed.
Key Points About the Wessex Heavy Duty Gate:
- Heavy duty gate designed for universal hanging.
- Made in Britain from sustainable, slow-grown softwood.
- Pressure-treated and planed for weather resistance.
- 4″ x 3″ stiles and 4″ wide rounded rails for strength.
- Mortice and tenon joints with diamond bracing for added durability.
- Stainless steel fixings throughout.
- Domed top bar adds a traditional touch.
- Available in widths from 3′ to 14′.
- Height: 3’ 7” to top bar / 4’ to stile.
- Must use drop bolts if hanging as a pair.
- Apply Restol UV Oil treatment before fitting.
For the warranty to be valid you must fit a drop bolt (one on each gate if hanging a pair). The gate must also be coated with Restol UV Oil prior to hanging the gate. See Timber Gate Care for further information.
Please note: Timber is a natural product. Finishes and sizes may vary from illustration and description. While every care is taken to provide you the best material, with it being natural it can move, split, warp, twist, swell and shrink.
Want to know what you need to hang the gate? Take a look at our “Advisory Fittings” tab, located after the “Additional Information” tab.
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Widths Available | 3' (0.915m) to 14' (4.27m) |
| Height | 4' (1.129m) |
| Thickness | 3" (75mm) |
| Material | Softwood |
| Finish | Planed |
| Automation | Not Suitable |
| Other Notes | Pairs of gates should have a drop bolt fitted to each gate |
- For 3' (0.915m) to 4' (1.22m) wide 5 bar gates, use a 12" double strap hinge set.
- For 5' (1.525m) to 7' (2.13m) wide 5 bar gates, use an 18" double strap hinge set.
- For 8' (2.44m) to 14' (4.27m) wide 5 bar gates, use a 24" double strap hinge set.
- For 3' (0.915m) to 4' (1.22m) wide 5 bar gates, use a 7' x 5" x 5" (2.1m x 125mm x 125mm) post.
- For 5' (1.525m) to 7' (2.13m) wide 5 bar gates, use a 7' x 6" x 6" (2.1m x 150mm x 150mm) post.
- For 8' (2.44m) to 14' (4.27m) wide 5 bar gates, use a 7' x 7" x 7" (2.1m x 175mm x 175mm) post.
