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October 04 2019 0Comment

Hardwood Arts & Craft Gates in Kent

It's always tricky when designing gates for Grade 2 listed properties, especially when done over the phone and through emails. I must say it's made easier with customers that have an understanding for what they want to achieve and yet have a sympathetic view of their own home environment. Every detail from hinges, inverted jowls [...]
September 13 2019 0Comment

Oulton Park Slider

Oulton Park is one of the largest Sliders we have taken on at 40 feet wide x 6 feet high. Made using a Galvanised Black Graphite Grey powder coat finish framework with Accoya boards to clad out for privacy. A fascia frame was fixed to the outside to hide the steel work as the gates [...]
September 13 2019 0Comment

Chatsworth Show

A busy weekend at Chatsworth show with the Mitech team of fitters. Fantastic feedback from all that came onto the stand, admiring the finishes on the show gates and the craftsmanship of the Joiners back in the workshops. We had a working Contemporary Accoya model on underground S Fab 24 volt motors which stole the [...]
June 23 2016 0Comment

Timeless Garden Trends

Every year there seems to be a new ‘hot list’ for every budding gardener to consider before they don their gloves and head outside to dive into an overgrown flower bed. While it is, of course, fun to change things up based on yearly trends, it can also get quite expensive and labour-intensive, so we’d [...]
June 07 2016 0Comment
Wooden Gates Mitech Joinery

Gated Summer Security for your Home

During warmer weather, there aren’t many things that can bring a smile like a family BBQ, complete with a dip in the pool – paddling or otherwise – and a spot of sunbathing. Mowing the lawn, dusting off the garden furniture and the all-important BBQ station, and tending to your flower beds in preparation for [...]
May 19 2016 0Comment

The Gate Design Process

Homeowners want to ensure their house, garden and driveway are always protected from any external threats or worries, as well as keeping their family, pets, and vehicles safe and secure. In addition to being a practical security measure, a wooden gate can be stylish and aesthetically pleasing too, which is exactly what Mitech Joinery strives [...]
May 05 2016 0Comment

Exterior Home Improvements

In the midst of spring, we edge ever closer to longer, brighter days, warmer evenings, and al fresco living. Being stuck indoors during warmer weather can be a drag, but enjoying outdoor space doesn’t have to be exclusive to BBQ nights. With a few simple improvements to your home exterior and garden, you will be [...]
April 10 2016 0Comment

Weather-Proofing your Gate

There was once a time when having a gated driveway was the be-all and end-all finishing touch for a home-owner. Over the years, the idea of protecting your property in this way hasn’t changed – but the gate at the end of your driveway has. Long gone are the painted metal gates and chain link [...]
March 30 2016 0Comment

Protection from the Elements

For many people living in more remote towns and villages the location and scenery are wonderful; rolling hills and natural surroundings as far as the eye can see. Unfortunately, it is these more remote, non-flat areas that are prone to flooding when the country experiences severe weather. While it is not possible to just lift [...]