What are composite gates?

Choosing the right gates for your home and business can be difficult – but even before you start thinking about the style, you have to decide on the material they should be made from. Here at Art of Metal, we offer a wide selection of gates made from different materials, each of which has its own particular advantages.

In this article, we’re going to consider some of the many benefits of composite gates and explain why they could be the perfect choice for a smart and modern look at your property.

What is a composite gate?

A composite gate has the attractive and stylish appearance of a wooden one, but is far easier to maintain and is likely to last for far longer. If you’re going for a contemporary look rather than a traditional one at your property, it’s a great choice – without any compromise in quality or security.

What are composite gates made from?

Most modern composite gates are constructed from a combination of materials. Our metal and composite gates have a metal surround with decorative composite panels. These panels look like timber but are actually made from recycled plastics and wood fibres.

composite single and double gate

What are the benefits of composite gates?

Offer reliable security and privacy

Made-to-measure composite gates help protect your home or business, minimising the opportunity for passers-by or potential thieves to see through. And with a reliable internal ‘Locinox’ lock also being incorporated, they’ll pose a significant barrier to any unauthorised people trying to get through.

Durable and low-maintenance

Composite gates may look like wood, but they won’t suffer from the ravages of rain and other harsh weather so much. Even better, they need little in the way of maintenance – nothing more than the occasional bit of cleaning in most cases – to ensure they stay looking great for years.

Contemporary and stylish design

For many people, the appearance of their gates is possibly the most important consideration of all, and you won’t be short of kerb appeal with our composite gates. And that stylish look comes with another useful benefit, because it could also add extra value to your property should you choose to sell at any point.

Environmentally friendly

As we mentioned earlier, composite gates are mostly made out of recycled materials. That makes them a great choice for those who care about the environment and the protection of its natural resources. Nor do they need to be treated or decorated with potentially harmful chemicals such as paint, wood stain or anti-corrosion primer.

Cost-effective

Because they can last for so long and require such little maintenance, composite gates are also a cost-effective choice for the long term. Once they’re installed, you won’t have to worry about them ageing, warping, splitting or rusting – all of which would need time and money to put right.

If you’d like to know more about composite gates from Art of Metal, get in touch with us now – our team operates across Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby and the surrounding areas. And don’t forget that when you ask us for a quote, you’ll get your CAD drawing included free of charge.