Badger gates
Tornado Badger Gates are specifically designed to enable badgers to pass freely through a fence, without causing any damage to the structure.
These animals tend to be very territorial in nature, often using set routes within their habitat to move from one place to the next.
If a stock or deer fence is put up across a badger run, they will either dig under the fence, or attempt to break through. In both cases this causes damage to the fence and leaves an open passage for other animals. Tornado Badger Gates completely eliminate this problem.
Tornado Badger Gates can be installed quickly and easily into existing fences, and can be locked to allow one-way only access for badgers through a fencing line.
Advisory
You are responsible for not disturbing badgers and for not interfering with or damaging badgers’ setts or their paths, and for complying with legislation in this regard. Accordingly, any use of badger gates should be undertaken only under the supervision and advice of an ecologist experienced in badger work and, where necessary, appropriate licences should be in place before work commences.”
Sources of information:
Badgers and their setts are protected by the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 (as amended). The legislation is subject to regular amendment and update; you are encouraged to ensure you are aware of the most up-to-date legislation by visiting https://www.scottishbadgers.org.uk
All surveyors involved in badger surveys should be sufficiently competent and experienced. The survey competencies are set out by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). Visit https://www.cieem.net for further information.
If in any doubt you are advised to contact Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) for further information in relation to species licensing
https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/safeguarding-protected-areas-and-species/licensing/species-licensing-legislation
To learn more about badger gates you can download the data sheet…
Deer gates
Tornado Deer Gates provide a secure entry and exit point in deer fencing, without compromising the effectiveness of the fence.
Fully-meshed and 6ft high, they are constructed from a heavy duty, box section frame, which is clad with 75mm x 75mm x 4mm welded mesh.
All Tornado Deer Gates are supplied with 20mm adjustable gate eyes and a lockable sliding bolt.
Single-leaf deer gates are available from 3ft to 16ft and pairs up to 32ft.
They can be used with 8ft 6in galvanised gateposts, or can be fixed to wooden gateposts to suit individual requirements.
To learn more about deer gates you can download the data sheet…
Field gates
Tornado Field Gates are suitable for a variety of applications and environments; they range from standard to heavy seven-bar gates, to half-mesh and full-mesh.
All our field gates are supplied with 20mm adjustable gate eyes, with either a spring-loaded bolt (as standard) or a loop (to order).
Single-leaf field gates are available from 3ft to 16ft and can be hung either left- or right-handed, or can be hung as pairs up to 32ft.
Drop-over frames for gate pairs are available as simple drop-over, heavy-duty drop-over, or sliding drop-over.
Wooden gates
Tornado’s universal Glen Gates have been designed with heavy-duty hanging and slamming stiles, as well as double-bracing which allows them to be hung on either side.
Our wooden gates have mortice and tenon joints with stainless steel bolts that are designed to avoid injury to animals. A pair of gates can be created by simply adding a throw-over loop. Drop bolts and gate fixing kits are also available to complement the range.
Tornado’s Glen Gates are supplied 1,200mm high and are available in a range of widths from 3ft to 12ft; they can be hung left- or right-handed, or as a pair.
All surfaces are planed to eliminate rough edges, and all bolts and fixings are manufactured from stainless steel.
Fencing posts
Our Crieff branch is able to offer timber to customers, as well as wire and gates. We keep good stocks of a wide range of treated timber posts, straining posts and rails to suit everyone’s budget.
Machine Round Stock Posts
– Stock Fence Posts – 1.65m in length with 75mm and 85mm diameters.
– Deer Fence Posts 2.55m long 75mm and 85mm diameters.
We would recommend machine round posts for temporary fencing but not permanent installations.
Machine Round Strainers
Machine round strainers for stock fencing 2.3 metres long x 150mm and 175mm
Deer strainers – 3.1 metres long x 150mm and 175mm diameters.
Square Sawn Posts
Standard square posts – 75mm x 75mm square in both 1.65 metre and 2.4 metre lengths.
For permanent fencing we offer a range of posts with a 15 year warranty. All the strainers are supplied pre-pointed.
Rough Peeled Posts
We stock rough peeled stock and deer posts in the following sizes:
Stock Fencing – 1.65 metres long x 75-90mm and 1.65m x 90-110mm.
Deer Fencing – 2.6m x 75-100mm.
Rough Peeled Strainers
– Flat ended stock strainers – 2.3 metres long x 175mm diameter
– Turners (light strainers) – 2.3 metres long x 150mm diameter
– Peeled deer fence strainers – 3 metres long x 150mm diameter
Square Sawn Posts
– 75mm x 75mm x 1.65 metres
Rails
We supply 3.6 metre long rails in four sizes:
– 75mm x 32mm
– 87mm x 32mm
– 89mm x 38mm
– 50mm x 19mm (boards)
Slats
Our 1.8 metre long slats come in two sizes:
– 150mm x 19mm
– 100m x 19mm