Bespoke Bi-Fold Timber Gates for a Site with Limited Opening Space
Every project comes with its own challenges, and that is where experience makes the difference. A recent customer needed a secure timber gate, but the site had one significant problem: very little room for the gates to swing. A traditional pair of gates would have restricted access and been impractical for everyday use.
The problem with a standard pair of gates
The opening sat between two brick walls with limited space on either side. A conventional pair of side-hung gates would have needed the full leaf width to swing clear, eating into the available access and making the entrance awkward for vehicles and deliveries.
A bi-fold gate designed around the site
After assessing the site, our team designed and installed a bespoke bi-fold timber gate system. Each leaf folds neatly back on itself, so the gates open using a fraction of the space while still giving the full access width when open. Security and appearance were kept intact.
The installation included:
- Bespoke 2m high timber matchboard bi-fold gates
- Heavy-duty ledged, braced and framed construction
- Digi-code locking system for secure access control
- Custom timber finishing details so the gates sit naturally against the existing brickwork
All of our timber gates are made in our own workshop, which is what makes this kind of one-off design practical. We can adjust leaf sizes, framing and ironmongery to suit the opening rather than asking the site to fit a standard product.
No two sites are the same
At Knight Fencing we understand that no two sites are the same. Rather than forcing a standard solution to fit, we work with our customers to find practical, long-lasting answers to difficult access requirements. Sometimes the best fencing and gate solutions are not the most obvious ones, they are the ones designed around the site.
Have an awkward entrance or an access problem that needs a bespoke gate? See our gates, railings and balustrades or contact the Knight Fencing team to talk it through.
