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Made to Measure Wrought Iron Gates - The Blenheim
Width / Height
- Gate to fit opening between 12ft and 15ft
- Gate Height @ Sides - 1700mm
- Gate Height @ Center - 2700mm
Materials
- Base & Hanging Style - 40 x 40mm Plain RHS
- Center Frame - 40 x 10mm Flat
- Vertical Bars - 16 x 16mm Plain Bar
- Scrolls - 16 x 10mm Handforged Scroll Work
Finish
All of our made to measure wrought iron gates are Hot-Dipped Galvanised as standard to BS EN ISO 1461. It is not unreasonable to expect in excess of 50 years before any sign of corrosion.
Our made to measure Gates are then optionally electro-statically spray-painted using our High-Build Vinyl Paint System, hand-finished with Patina, to a colour of your choice.
Please see our Finishing section for more information.
Automation & Access Control
With over 30 years experience and without doubt one of the UK's largest distributors of quality automation products. We are proud to host the largest electric gates showroom in Europe, which showcases working examples of FAAC, BFT and Chamberlain Liftmaster kits. We are able to offer the best possible advice on all automation and access control products - we know because we fit them.
please see our Automation section and also Access Control sections for more details.
Made to measure gates - Other Details
All our Gates come with 2 x drop-bolts to fix each leaf in open & closed positions, a latch mechanism & welded lugs to padlock (padlock not provided).
If the Gates are to be Automated none of the above provisions would be required & would not be included.
Help Measuring your gates
We need some very accurate measurements of your gate opening. Please follow the steps below before giving us the measurements.
- Measure the gap between the wall/posts at the top and the bottom as shown below. Making sure you measure from the inside of one post/wall to the inside of the other.

- Please DO NOT measure an old gate if you are buying a replacement. We will calculate the gate size from the widths you will give us, taking in to account the space we need for hinges and the latch.
- Enter the exact measurements A & B (in millimetres or inches).
- Enter any special comments or requirements where relevant. i.e. the gap between the coping stones if these overhang the wall/posts or anything that you feel we may need to be taken into consideration, if you are unsure please ask us to contact you in the comments section.
Customer Requirements when Buying Made to Measure Gates
Please make sure the measurements you have given us are accurate and you have followed the steps above as these measurements WILL be used to make the gates. We will confirm back to you the measurements on a confirmation of order. Double check the measurements and if there are any problems please call us immediately on 01282 677300 so we can make the necessary changes before the gates go into full production.
If you are having problems/issues with getting these measurements or if there is something you don't understand, please call us so that we can guide you through the measurement stage as it is imperative that this is done correctly.
Finishing Process
Galvanised as Standard
All of our Gates are Hot-Dipped Galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461. It is not unreasonable to expect in excess of 50 years before any sign of corrosion.
Painting Optional Extra
Our Gates are then electro-statically spray-painted using our High-Build Vinyl Paint System, hand-finished with Patina, to a colour of your choice (see examples below). The high build vinyl is renowned for its adhesion to all metal substrates, ensuring the paint is unlikely to ‘flake’. We endeavour to achieve 110 micron coverage to ensure long lasting protection.
Black with Gold Patina
Black With Copper Patina
Black With Silver Patina
Black Vinyl Finish
Hot-Dipped Galvanising
Hot-Dip Galvanising
Hot-Dipped Galvanizing is the process of coating External Ironwork with a thin pure zinc layer, by way of immersing the product/s in a molten bath of zinc at a temperature of around 860 F (460 °C). The pure zinc coating eliminates any corrosion, protecting the steel underneath from the weather elements & all of our Iron Gates are protected this way.
The Zinc Millenium Map available from the Galvanizers Association (UK), was produced to show the annual average atmospheric corrosion of zinc in the UK & Ireland. Results from this show that an industry standard galvanised coating of approx. 85 microns (BS EN ISO 1461) of which all of our Iron Gates are covered with, should now achieve a good life expectancy of 50 years in most environments.
By also Painting our Gates with High-Build Vinyl Paint, this is adding protective layers again, increasing the life expectancy of the galvanised coating even more.
Chamberlain Liftmaster Gate Automation
For all our ready made gates we recommend the Chamberlain Liftmaster Sub-300 230v Underground Gate System.
Underground Gate System
The main advantage of using an underground gate system is that everything is concealed below ground level & is therefore far more aesthetically pleasing.
Above-Ground Gate System
An alternative system is where arms, or rams, are fitted to the inside of the gates. These systems are easier to fit than the underground systems, but are more obtrusive.
| SUB-300 Kit | SCS300-24 | ART 300 |
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Access Control
Access Control is in addition to a Gate Automation System with a vast range of products available to suit your exact requirements.
We offer Audio, Video & GSM Intercoms, Car Sensor Devices, Ground-Loops, Keypads, Blue-Tooth Recognition Devices etc. & welcome your call to discuss all of your options in detail.
Audio Only Kits
| Videx 8K-1S | Videx 4K-1S | Farfisa 1-UPSD |
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Intercom & Codelock Kits
| Farfisa 1-PEXFD | Videx DK8K-1 | Videx 4000 Series Int./Cod-Lock (S-M) |
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Colour Video Intercom Kits
| Farfisa Echos Colour | Comelit Planux | Videx Kristallo |
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GSM/Wireless Intercom Kits
| Daitem Wireless Intercom Kit | Videx 4K-1S/GSM | Daitem Dial to Open |
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This intercom unit has a wireless handset basically giving you the freedom to walk around your home and garden and never miss another caller at your gates again, it could even be given to neighbours if your on holiday too. |
This intercom kit used a GSM technology to call firstly your home telephone if your not at home it will then call your mobile phone and you can speak to the person at your gate from basically anywhere in the world and open your gates, or not. |
Control your gates and garage doors from your existing mobile phone. The GSM module accepts a text message from an authorised telephone number. There is also an optional usb connector to manage authorised users. Simple to use, easy to install and works from anywhere in the world |
Other Access Control Systems
| BlueGuard Bluetooth Access Control Kit | Carsense Loop Detector | Flash to Open |
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Completely hands-free, stand-alone access control system. No cards to swipe, buttons to press, or gizmos to carry. All you need is a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and when a registered mobile phone comes in range then the gates will automatically open. |
Loop detectors are nothing new and basically detect a car coming along the drive (usually out of the gates) and open them. This Carsense loop detector can be buried into the ground next to the driveway and can still detect your car, usually you would have to cut into the driveway to lay the cables. |
Exclusive to North Valley Forge, Simply flash your headlights to open your gates with ease. Flash to Open has a range of upto 200 Metres, is very easy to install and is compatible with all existing or new gate entry kits. Flash to Open can also be used on garage door openers and outside lighting systems. |






























