I would prefer not to have joints in it - but i get what you are saying about the availability of boards that length that are straight.
Whatever about not wanting the timber to warp or cup when its on the gate i definitely don't want to put on twisted boards!!
I might have to rethink the layout...
Thanks for all the comments and advice.
I have seen a gate clad with cedar and its very like the pictures - a bit dirty looking but I noice that it has improved a bit with age and weathering.
I would like to consider Iroko but I think the price might scare me a bit - the gate is in one section...
I am looking to get an automatic sliding gate made up for the entrance to my house.
I have a guy in mind to made a box iron frame and he will install the runners and switchgear etc to run the gate.
But I wanted to clad the gate with timber.
Thinking of using lining the boards up horizontally and...
