Buy Feather Edge Gates for Solid, Private, Closeboard-Matched Entrances
If you want a garden entrance that looks smart, feels secure and blends perfectly with closeboard fencing, a feather edge gate is the right choice. Built with the same robust vertical feather edge cladding found on our privacy panels, these gates deliver dependable screening, a reassuring weight in the hand and a timeless look that suits British homes from cottage to contemporary. At East Coast Fencing we pair pressure-treated timber with trade-smart construction, so your gate hangs true, latches cleanly and weathers well through the seasons. Choose your size, match hardware and posts, and check out with confidence—free delivery applies on orders £99+.
Why choose a feather edge gate?
Consistency is everything. When a boundary uses dense vertical cladding—like our closeboard fence panels—a feather edge gate maintains the rhythm, colour and mass so the entrance reads as part of a designed system rather than an afterthought. The tightly overlapped boards deliver excellent privacy and acoustic comfort at everyday heights, while the framed construction resists racking so the leaf stays square at the latch for years of daily use.
Construction details that make the difference
Quality gates start with straight, pressure-treated stock and clean joinery. A robust frame—with bracing that resists sag—backs the feather edge skin, and hinge lands are arranged to take the load without splitting. A fitted top capping sheds water and finishes the silhouette to match adjacent bays—pair with panel capping along the run for a unified skyline. Where the gate meets paving or gravel, a neat threshold detail prevents scuffing at the most-trafficked point and keeps the bottom edge out of splashback.
Posts and foundations—spec for daily loads
Gates work posts harder than panels. Size up your supports and plan foundations accordingly. For a warm, all-timber look you can fine-tune on site, choose stout gate posts; for maintenance-light precision on long, straight boundaries, hanging between slotted concrete fence posts can be a practical alternative with appropriate framing. Set posts plumb in two directions and concrete them in with a reliable mix from our cement products range—widen and deepen footings on soft soils and finish the tops with a slight fall away from timber to shed rain.
Hardware that feels right every day
Hinge and latch choice sets the daily experience. Lighter courtyard leaves suit classic T-hinges; full-height privacy gates earn adjustable hook-and-band sets for strength and fine-tuning. A ring latch is glove-friendly and dependable; add a long-throw lock on side returns for extra security, and use tower bolts to park the gate open for bins or deliveries. Coordinate finishes for a professional look—our garden gate furniture selection and exterior-grade screws & fixings make that easy.
Height, width and clearances
Measure the clear opening at top, mid and bottom—older walls and fences rarely run perfectly parallel. Choose a gate width that suits real life: bins, bikes and prams should pass without scrapes. Maintain a modest ground gap so the leaf clears paving on wet days; where pets are determined, tighten the base detail with a taller gravel board or timber threshold to defeat low escape routes without trapping water.
Hanging for quiet, clean action
Offer the leaf up on packers and check reveals before drilling. Fix hinges to rails or full-thickness stiles—through-bolt heavy leaves—and mount keeps so the latch lands with a gentle push rather than a slam. Pre-drill near edges to avoid splitting; seat fixings snug (not crushing) so fibres aren’t bruised. When hanging pairs, align hinge heights and keep the meeting gap consistent—small disciplines that read professional every time you pass.
Designing the entrance within the full boundary
Carry colours and cap profiles through the gate area for cohesion. If the run transitions from full privacy to a sociable zone, consider topping adjacent bays with fence topper trellis so the entrance feels welcoming without sacrificing comfort. Where the boundary meets a path or drive, a short concrete or timber board completes the base detail and protects cladding from scuffs—see our range of gravel boards for options that suit both modern and traditional schemes.
Finish, stain and maintenance
Pressure-treated green mellows to soft silver; brown treatments ground taller boundaries beside brick or timber decks. Dark charcoals modernise instantly and make planting pop. Refresh breathable finishes as needed, brush away leaf build-up each autumn and avoid harsh jet-washing near joints—it can force water where you don’t want it. Once a year, grease hinge pins, tighten screws and confirm latches land cleanly.
Alternatives and companions
If your frontage leans decorative, browse our decorative gates collection; for cottage charm that stays neighbourly near pavements, a picket gate may be the friendlier answer. For the boundary itself, match feather edge gates with robust closeboard panels for maximum privacy or blend in sections of hit & miss panels where airflow matters.
Order with confidence
Specify a feather edge gate that matches your boundary, hang it from properly sized posts and complete the picture with coordinated hardware and base protection. Add your gate to basket now—East Coast Fencing offers free delivery on orders £99+ so you can concentrate on the build, not the logistics.
