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Garden walls have plenty of underrated benefits that can enhance your garden area or the surrounding areas of a house. The key purpose of a stair gate is to keep your curious toddler away from anything that might cause them harm, including flights of stairs and busy kitchens. They’re great for manufacturing a solid barrier if you live next to a busy road or footpath, this can reduce disruptions.
If you're planning on getting a dog (but a baby could also be on the horizon), you're best off choosing a baby stair gate that holds up in our tests so you can be assured that it will be suitable for protecting both children and animals. However, the very best stair gates won't just be secure and safe. They'll have simple instructions for a straightforward installation, and will be easy to open and close. By far the easiest of the gate posts to fix and supplied in the same material as your gates (softwood gates then softwood fixing stiles etc.) so everything matches, used for fixing to a wall or other structure and fixed by either frame fixings or masonry screws/bolts. Space A retracting or concertina stair gate is ideal for areas with restricted space or if you want the gate out of sight when it’s not in use. You can buy wide gates or extensions if the opening you want to cover is particularly big. If you ignore the need for a retaining wall, you may deal with downhill soil loss, injury from heavy elements and arguments over property lines.Location Stair gates at the top of the stairs should open towards the landing, not towards the flight of stairs, to avoid falling forwards while opening the gate. You should only use screw-fit gates at the top of the stairs. A planning consultant may help with the smooth running of your garden project. To find an accurate consultancy quote, explore Studio Charrette's calculators 1.
Pressure-fit and retractable stair gates are not a good option for the top of stairs because their design incurs a trip hazard and they are not as sturdy. To pass our testing, the stair gates we review must meet the requirements of the relevant safety standard. This ensures that they're sturdy, and can withstand the shakes and rattles of a determined child. We put all stair gates through an impact test where they are hit three times with a 25kg weight (that's roughly the same weight as a small female labrador or a large springer spaniel), to see if the gate comes loose or breaks. However, there are many intricate things to consider when building a wall, so if you’re unsure, it’s always best to seek help from a professional rather than do it yourself. Step 1 - Planning and Preparation All our garden gates are made from premium quality timber and have been treated with our unique Jakcure® treatment process. They also include adjustable hook and band hinges, ring latches and fittings made from galvanised steel. The result is a gate covered by our 25-year guarantee for peace of mind.
If you're building a wall that's public-facing you need to be extra cautious as if it falls and hurts anyone or causes any damage you may be liable. DIY Garden Wall Find a professional (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/planning/planning-applications/find-a-trade-professional) Find a professional
Planning consultancy calculator (https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/home-improvement/planning-consultancy-calculator) Planning consultancy calculator Ideally, you want your stair gate to be at least 75cm (30 inches) in height. Extra-tall models are available, and range in sizes from 1m (39 inches) and beyond. Where to buy a stair gate Lots of people use safety gates as dog gates for stairs and to keep pets in or out of certain rooms. A range of garden fence panels available. From modern or traditional to ones designed to match your gate. All are expertly crafted by hand in the UK. We use deeper, pressurised timber for durabilty and longevity. 15 year protection against rot and insect damage. WOODEN GARAGE DOORS
Use our partner directories from CIAT, FMB, RIBA, or RTPI to find an chartered architectural technologist, builder, architect or planning consultant to help with your project or development. If your house is in the curtilage of a listed building or in a conservation area, you’ll need planning permission for an alteration, including demolition of an existing wall or erecting a new one. Boundary structures can sometimes be older than the house itself meaning walls and railings have historical and architectural value and are listed in their own right.
If the garden wall is classed as a 'party fence wall', and depending on the type of building work you intend to carry out, you must notify the adjoining owner of the work in respect of the Party Walls Act etc 1996. This does not include wooden fences. Concreting posts into the ground? Please see our guide showing you how to sink your posts into the ground Although building regulations do not apply, the structures must be structurally sound and maintained. That being said you can buy gravel boards to protect the bottom of your fence from ground moisture and stop the wood from rotting, plus there are plenty of timber preservatives and treatments available to keep your fencing protected from the weather long term, plus wooden fencing can be much more environmentally friendly. Time frames for the job are usually between 1 - 4 days for a standard UK garden size of 15m. Different things can increase the labour costs of a job such as, if the wall is beyond a typical average height, accessibility to the project, pre-removal of any gate or fence panels and waste removal or skip hire.
Remember, take into consideration that each project is completely different and can differ depending on the number of workers, materials needed and size of the wall and garden. Cost Affecting Factors of Building a Garden Wall
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