Wooden 5 Bar Field Gates, Green Pressure Treated Softwood, 1.2m High, 3ft to 12ft, Universal Hang

If you need to close off a field entrance, paddock or farm drive with a gate that looks right and keeps working, this traditional 5-bar field gate is the standard answer. It suits farmers, smallholders, estate managers, landscapers and homeowners who want a working timber gate rather than a decorative one. Each gate is made in the UK from sustainably sourced softwood, green pressure treated against rot and decay, with a planed finish. It stands 1.2m (4ft) high, comes in six lengths from 3ft to 12ft, and hangs left- or right-hand. Hinges, latches and posts are sold separately, so plan the full set before you dig the first post hole.

Why it works

Pressure treated softwood

Green pressure treatment protects the timber against rot and decay, the usual failure point for a gate standing close to wet ground and long grass. Life expectancy is up to 15 years; how close you get depends on exposure, drainage around the posts and how hard the gate is worked.

Diamond bracing and substantial stiles

The diagonal diamond bracing carries the weight of the bars back towards the hinge post. On a long gate that matters: load not returned to the hinge side pulls the closing end down, and a sagging gate drags, binds and stops latching. Two substantial stiles, one at either end, give strength where the hinges are fixed and where the latch takes daily knocks.

Universal hanging and galvanised fixings

Because the gate is symmetrical, you decide left- or right-hand on site, not at the order stage. Galvanised bolts and fixings give the metalwork protection against corrosion outdoors.

• Made in the UK, sustainably sourced softwood
• Green pressure treated, planed finish
• Diamond bracing to help prevent sagging

Where it's used

These gates go where a traditional timber field gate is expected: agricultural field and paddock entrances, livestock control and access points, rural and farm driveways, and park and estate boundaries. They also suit gardens and residential entrances where you want a traditional rural look rather than metal or close boarding. At 1.2m high, check the height suits your animals or use before you commit.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Measure the clear opening between your posts, allow for hinge and latch clearance, and choose the length that fits. If your measurement falls between sizes, remember 5ft, 7ft, 9ft and 11ft are currently unavailable, so you may need to adjust post positions to suit a 3ft, 4ft, 6ft, 8ft, 10ft or 12ft gate. Match the hinges to the length: 3ft, 4ft and 6ft gates take 450mm (18in) hinges; 8ft, 10ft and 12ft gates take 600mm (24in) hinges. Choose from standard double strap hinge sets, adjustable hinge sets with hook-on plate, or double strap hinge sets with hook-on plate. On wider spans, an optional gate wheel supports the closing end.

Installation, use & care

Heavier, longer gates need substantial hanging posts set deep in the ground; timber or concrete gate posts both suit. Complete the job with hinges, a catch or latch, and a gate wheel if the span calls for one. Hang the gate on the back of the posts, or between them if you want it to open both ways. Gates should open inward towards your property. At 30-75kg, lift and hang it with two people, check bolts periodically, and keep soil and grass clear of the bottom rail.

FAQ

Are hinges and a latch included?

No. Hinges, latches and posts are sold separately. Use 450mm (18in) hinges for 3ft to 6ft gates and 600mm (24in) hinges for 8ft to 12ft gates, then add a catch or latch to suit daily use.

Can I hang it left- or right-hand?

Yes. The universal, symmetrical design means the same gate hangs either way. You only decide which side takes the hinges when you set out your posts, not when you order.

How long will the gate last?

Life expectancy is up to 15 years. The softwood is green pressure treated against rot and decay, but real service life depends on exposure, ground conditions around the posts and how often the gate is used.

Does it come painted or stained?

No. It comes in the green/natural colour of its pressure treatment with a planed finish. Guidance on painting or staining is not published for this line, so check with the coating manufacturer before applying anything.

Ordering & delivery

Gates are priced per gate as listed for each length, with delivery to UK mainland addresses. At 30-75kg they travel on a pallet or by a two-person or kerbside service, so plan for help moving the gate from the kerb or pallet to the opening. Your lead time is confirmed at checkout or on your order confirmation.