At Penchard, we specialise in beautifully crafted wooden gates, automated gates and steel garage doors and gates that are built to last. Penchard’s luxury gates are designed to look stunning across the seasons, but we’ve also covered a handy checklist of what to do in terms of maintenance to keep your automated gate in the most perfect shape possible.
Penchard gates are withstand all seasons, but here are our top tips on how to keep your beautiful gate looking tip-top all year round.
Winter Maintenance
Cold, frosty days and snowy weather aren’t ideal, but you can easily protect your gate by keeping it clean and clear from snow and ice.
Maintain any moving parts using a lubricant to ensure that hinges or locks are in their best condition even in freezing temperatures.
Spring Maintenance
Warmer weather provides the perfect opportunity to refresh your gate for the year ahead.
Clean your gate thoroughly when Spring comes around after the harsh winter weather. You can use warm water to gently remove grit and debris if there is any.
Summer Maintenance
In the summer season, your Penchard gate is made to withstand even soaring temperatures. You can also use warm water to wipe your gate down and keep it free from dust in the hot weather just to make sure it’s looking its best.
Autumn Maintenance
The rain may return again in Autumn, but taking simple steps to care for your gate is enough. We would recommend keeping your gate clean and free from twigs. You could also take proactive action and top up protective treatments like hinge lubrication before the winter chill arrives.
Year Round Maintenance
On all timber gates and garage doors always check what finish was applied to the product and ensure you maintain them with the same product as required to keep them looking fresh.
Always check metal ironmongery on both timber gates and metal gates, for any signs of potential rust and use a suitable rich zinc primer and appropriate top coat of paint to touch this up and prevent it getting worse.
All automated gates should be regularly fully serviced by a qualified automation specialist and so please ensure you reach out to us to get the service of your gate booked in with our expert team.
Although Penchard gates will last the test of time regardless, regular maintenance is nontheless recommended to keep your Penchard gate pristine, and looking as elegant and distinctive as the day it was installed. Get in touch with Penchard today to create your bespoke, long-lasting gate.
