Looking after your Torridge Gates

Taking care of your gates not only keeps them looking beautiful but will ensure they remain strong and long-lasting. Wood rotting is a common problem in the winter with mould and mildew caused with moisture being the main cause.

It is almost impossible to stop the spread of rot once it has set in. Whether your gates are made from soft wood or hardwood, treating your gates will keep them protected for years. You can treat timber with a wood preserve and a topcoat of oil, stain, varnish, or paint. Wood that has been pressure treated has protection against damp, mould and insects and it is not necessary to add a wood treatment, however, it is recommended that you treat your gates at least once a year to enhance its appearance and give your gates a longer life.

We sell the following products we we recommend depending on your gate and the colour/look that you want, just ask us if you have any questions at all, we are always here to help.

Protek Stable Coat is a water-based micro-porous treatment that is easy to apply and is an extremely high water repellent. This comes in clear and tinted stains. It is quick-drying, mould resistant, low odour and pet and plant friendly.

Restol wood oil is easy to apply and quick drying. It offers all-year-round protection and contains an active UV filter that preserves the colour of your gates. It is also used as a protective layer against moisture. Restol comes in clear and tinted stains.

Barrettine wood preserver is a high-quality oil-based preserver with a low odour. It contains a resin that is water repellent which will reduce decay, swelling and twisting of the timber. It is semi-transparent and comes in clear or tinted stains. It has a UV protection.

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