Ashurst Entrance Gates

Categories: Driveway and Entrance, Pedestrian House, Residential Gates

Our New Forest Fencing ‘Ashurst’ gates feature a waved-top, where the wave is more exaggerated than the likes of the similar Rhinefield counterpart.

As with all of our gates, they are made to order and crafted in your choice of softwood, Sapele hardwood, or Iroko hardwood; and can be made to come with matching pedestrian side gates on request.

Our Ashurst gates offer the following:

Come in options of a more cost-effective softwood, or Sapele or Iroko hardwood for longer lasting durability.
Available with or without ‘horns’ at either end of the gate. The absence of ‘horns’ can give the gates a more contemporary look, whereas adding horns, gives a look of traditional elegance.
Can be paired with matching pedestrian entrance gates (see our product gallery for an example)
Can be created in a similar look with a steel-frame, and clad with hardwood, for yet another twist on this stunning gate
Can be installed and automated as sliding or opening gates.

Why Choose New Forest Fencing?

Everything we make is made-to-order on-site here in the UK and made bespoke to your specifications
Our timber is FSC certified
We’re dedicated to our craft, with on-site timber craftsmen and steel fabricators all on one site, we offer our customers more competitive lead times, while upholding the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
Offered as supply only, or supplied and installed by our expert in-house team
As a third-generation family-owned-and-run business, we care deeply about every product we produce and install, as we want to uphold the long-standing relationships we build with our customers.
Because ‘family’ runs through the very core of our business, we’ll always do our best to look after you and yours.

Extra Information

The Ashurst is a very attractive pair of matchboard gates similar to the Rhinefields but with a swan-neck curve. They are made from 95mm x 45mm P.A.R. timber, constructed from mortice & tenon framework and clad with 80mm x 16mm T.G.V boards. On Gates with a width of 1.2m each leaf and over, we increase the size of the framework to 95mm x 65mm at no extra cost.

Please note: When ordering these gates, we need to know the height from the bottom of the gate to the top of the stile at the hanging side as well as the difference in height between the outside hanging and the inside shutting stiles. We recommend that on a pair of gates between 2.4m > 3.6m wide, and an approximate height of 1.8m, the height difference for the curve from outside to inside should raise between 100mm>150mm at the most, and will look aesthetically pleasing in proportion.

These gates should not be pressure treated, as they are made from Kiln dried Timber, which is stored dry and assembled in a dry workshop. It is important to realise that when this timber comes in contact with the elements, rain etc. it will take on the moisture and swell. This will be noticeable especially on the Tongue and groove boarding, which may distort the framework and try to force the gate apart at the joints.

For softwood gates, we recommend an oil-based treatment, available in Pale green, Golden or Dark Brown at a square meter price, see our catalogue for current prices. We strongly advise the customer to provide at least a further two coats of stain, and to recoat it throughout the life of the product.

For Hardwood “Sapele” gates we strongly recommend a coat of Ronseal woodstain which is applied to all surfaces during the manufacturing process, see our catalogue for current prices. We can apply this in “Antique pine” which brings out the natural Sapele colour or “Teak” which will make a very dark colour. We strongly advise the customer to provide at least a further two coats of stain, and to recoat it throughout the life of the product.