Buy Ironmongery for Strong, Smooth, Weather-Ready Fixings
Great timber deserves great hardware. The right hinges, latches, brackets and screws make a fence feel quiet in wind, keep gates swinging sweetly and hold lines true year after year. East Coast Fencing’s ironmongery brings together exterior-grade components chosen for British weather—galvanised and stainless options, adjustable hinges, angle brackets and anchors that turn good builds into great ones. Choose what you need, coordinate finishes across the run and enjoy free delivery on orders £99+.
Start with the right hinge set
Hinges define daily feel. Traditional T-hinges are honest, quick to fit and ideal for lighter leaves; adjustable hook-and-band sets add strength and fine-tuning for full-height gates and exposed passages. Match hinges to post section and embedment for long-term reliability, and pair them with purpose-sized gate posts so everything works as a system.
Latches, locks and everyday usability
A ring latch is glove-friendly and dependable for garden entrances; add a long-throw lock on side returns for extra security. Use tower bolts to park a gate open during deliveries or garden jobs. Whatever you choose, coordinate finishes with hinges for a calm, professional look—small details you notice every time you pass.
Brackets and connectors: make rails meet posts properly
Rail-to-post junctions take the brunt of wind load. Angle brackets and hangers sized to your section prevent creep and racking, especially where you mix materials—say, timber rails between concrete fence posts. Pre-drill near edges on dry stock to avoid splitting and keep screw lines aligned for both strength and presentation.
Fixings that last outdoors
Choose galvanised for everyday garden conditions and stainless for coastal or particularly exposed sites. Exterior wood screws drive quickly and hold firmly; coach screws and through-bolts clamp heavy components such as hinges and structural brackets. When fixing into masonry or bolt-down shoes, match anchor type to substrate—concrete, brick or block—and use the correct drill size to avoid spin.
Build a weather-smart system from base to skyline
Hardware works best in context. Protect the bottom edge of panels with gravel boards so fixings aren’t fighting splashback and soil contact; crown the top with panel capping for runoff and a disciplined skyline. If you’re hanging a decorative entrance, tie the look together with a leaf from garden gates and match latch hardware for a composed threshold.
Installation sequence for tidy results
Offer gates up on packers first; confirm reveals, swing arcs and latch landings before drilling. Seat brackets square, tighten fixings snug (not crushing) and align bolt heads for a professional rhythm across the leaf. Where posts are set in, use a reliable mix from cement products and finish footings with a slight fall away from timber so rain sheds rather than pools.
Maintenance that extends service life
Once a year, check and re-grease hinge pins, confirm latch keeps land cleanly and tighten any tired fixings. If you refresh stain, clean hardware first for good adhesion and mask as needed. Replace damaged components like-for-like to preserve the look and load paths you designed into the fence.
Design moves that elevate the project
Match black hardware with dark-stained slatted panels for a modern, architectural feel; use galvanised on picket and cottage schemes for honest, friendly hardware that weathers gracefully. Repeat finishes across garden gate furniture, screws and brackets so the boundary reads as one considered piece rather than a collection of parts.
Safety and handling
Use impact-rated drivers with sharp bits, support long rails while fixing and wear eye protection. When drilling masonry, mark depth, blow out dust and keep drill square—wallowing enlarges holes and weakens anchors. For outward-opening gates on public paths, consider security bolts on hinge leaves to deter tampering.
Ready to build with confidence?
Pick hinges, latches, brackets and exterior-grade fixings that match the fence style, exposure and usage. Combine with solid posts, protective base details and neat capping, and your boundary will feel quietly premium for years. Add your ironmongery to basket now—free delivery on orders £99+ keeps projects on track.
