April 2010:

New Gates launched for Spring

Charltons are pleased to announce the launch of the following gates:

		THE EQUESTRIAN - A taller gate (5’) than the standard 5 bar range, suitable for equestrian use. A high quality gate with a heavy duty bottom rail as standard. Available as 10’ and 12’ wide. Click the image to visit the relevant page.
		THE SOMERFIELD 6 BAR - The classic Somerfield with an extra rail to safeguard stock or pets. Click the image to visit the relevant page. Click the image to visit the relevant page.
		THE CHAPEL GATE - Based an a classic design, resurrected for modern times. The Chapel is available in softwood, pressure treated for long life. Click the image to visit the relevant page.
		THE HIGHGROVE UNIVERSAL - Manufactured using the same selected kiln dried timber as the Somerfield - quality guaranteed. The Highgrove is particularly suited to the residential market and its ‘universal’ specification eliminates the need for ‘handing’. The Highgrove has a heavy duty top rail over the entire width for extra strength. Widths 3’-6’ are double braced as right hand. Click the image to visit the relevant page.

April 2010:

Charltons launch new 'Gate & Fencing' Brochure

Charltons are delighted to launch their new 2010 brochure. For the first time, the Charltons Brochure contains the Fencing and Landscaping product range, as well as the usual extensive Gate range. Phone the Sales Office on 01373 812521 to request a copy or email us on www.info@charltongates.co.uk

December 2009:

Charltons attend Buckingham Palace Trade Fair

In December 2009, A J Charlton & Sons Ltd were invited to attend a the Royal Warrant Holders Trade Fair at Buckingham Palace.  The event was organized by The Royal Warrant Holders Association and was the very first of its kind.  There are over eight hundred Royal Warrant Holders nationally but only one hundred could attend the fair.  Charltons were delighted and honoured to be one of the hundred and those who attended represented a huge cross-section of trade and industry.  Other attendees including British Sugar, Jaguar Land Rover and Fortnum & Mason.

The location of the event was very special to say the least.  The surroundings were quite understandably inspiring.  Michael Charlton was on hand to discuss the latest  company and product developments with HM The Queen (obviously not the lady featured in the picture above).  Unfortunately Michael isn’t able to share the exact nature of the discussion, although I’m sure he would love to!

A J Charlton & Sons have supplied gates and fencing to the Sandringham Estate for many years and have been Royal Warrant Holders for over fifteen.  Royal Warrants are a mark of recognition to people or companies who have supplied goods or services for at least five years to HM The Queen, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh or HRH The Prince of Wales. In December 2009, A J Charlton & Sons were granted a further five year extension period through continued supply of gates and fencing to the Royal Household.
    

Only timber prepared correctly will reach the LONGLAST Usage Class 4 standard:
Species – all Charlton’s posts are Redwood as standard. Redwood is used for its suitability to accept treatment.
Drying – the treatment is absorbed and retained by naturally air drying the timber to 28% moisture content. The treatment penetrates through the sapwood to the heartwood and provides protection even when the timber opens up.
Preparation – layers of timber are separated by spacers to allow for consistent drying and treatment right through the pack.

Every LONGLAST product is end-tagged with a permanent branded timber tag to ensure effective in-stock presentation and the treatment batch number is listed on every pack to ensure traceability. Contact the sales office on 01373 812521.