Composite Corner Sliding Gates
Where a driveway has no straight run of boundary for a standard sliding gate to retract into, a composite corner sliding gate offers a way to close a wide opening completely while keeping the low-maintenance, wood-look finish composite gates are chosen for. The gate travels forward and turns to follow your boundary, parking around the corner instead of needing a long straight run-back. Every gate is templated to your exact site, in any design and any size, and manufactured here in the UK. Ring 02089116000 to talk through your driveway, or keep reading to see the mechanism explained.
How a Composite Corner Sliding Gate Works
Rather than one fixed leaf sliding in a straight line, the gate is divided into a series of hinged panels that ride along a curved track set into the ground, shaped to match the angle of your boundary. Opening the gate sends the panels forward and around the bend together, coming to a stop tucked along the return wall or side fence line. Once closed again, the panels sit edge to edge, presenting one unbroken, fully boarded face across the whole opening.
Corner Sliding or Telescopic?
A telescopic gate, where two or three leaves overlap as they slide, is worth considering if your driveway has a little side room but not quite enough for a standard single-leaf slider. A corner sliding gate becomes the better fit once that side room disappears entirely, provided a return wall or boundary line is there for the gate to travel around instead. Talk us through your boundary and we’ll give you a straight answer on which system actually suits it.
Full Privacy, Any Design, Any Size
A composite corner sliding gate is the natural choice where privacy across a wide opening matters as much as space-saving — the fully boarded, wood-effect face gives complete cover from the street in a way that open bar or slat designs cannot. Any design across our range can be templated into a corner sliding configuration and built to your boundary’s exact curve, rather than fitted to a standard radius from an imported kit system — bespoke work we carry out in-house, gate by gate, rather than assembling from a fixed-size component range.
Why Composite for a Corner Sliding Gate
Composite boards give the warm, natural look of timber without timber’s habit of swelling, warping or needing a fresh coat of stain every few years — a genuine advantage on a gate this size, where repainting a long boarded run by hand is no small job. The metal frame beneath the boards carries the structural load through every panel and hinge of the turn, while the composite face simply needs an occasional wash to keep its appearance.
Supply Only or Fully Installed
Both options are available. Where you’d like the whole job handled for you, our nationwide service covers everything from the initial site visit through to manufacture, installation and automation. Where you already have a trusted installer, we’ll build the complete gate to your specification and have it delivered ready for them to fit. Because we manufacture directly rather than reselling an imported kit system, the price is typically well below what an installer-led firm would charge for the same job — get in touch and we’ll give you a direct comparison.
Automation
Because the panel train follows the same fixed path on every cycle, a composite corner sliding gate automates reliably. This can be fitted as part of a complete installation, or left ready for your own installer to wire in once the gate is in place.
Finishes and Colours
Composite boards are available in a range of wood-effect tones, and any metal framework can be finished in undercoat or any RAL colour to suit your property.
Nationwide Delivery and Installation
From full design and installation to supplying the finished gate alone, we cover composite corner sliding gates the length of the UK. Ring 0208 911 6000 to talk through your boundary and what would work best.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a corner sliding gate negotiate the corner?
The gate is built with an articulated section that bends around the corner as it opens. This section is designed to follow the angle of your boundary rather than running in a single straight line along the track.
What track or ground conditions does a corner sliding gate need?
The gate runs on a ground track, and the area around the corner must be clear of obstructions, steps, or significant level changes. We discuss your exact site measurements and corner angle before production so the track and gate geometry can be set up to suit the space.
Why use composite infill on an articulated corner gate rather than solid steel infill?
Composite infill panels are lighter than an equivalent solid steel infill. Keeping weight down on the articulated section reduces the load on the sliding mechanism and track, which matters more on a corner gate than on a straight sliding gate because the moving section has to work around an angle.
Can a corner sliding gate be automated with an electric motor?
Yes, motor kits for sliding gates can be added at the point of order or retrofitted. Because corner gates put different demands on the drive system than a straight sliding gate, tell us your site details so we can recommend a suitable motor arrangement.
Does the metal frame do the structural work on this type of gate?
Yes. The metal frame — steel or aluminium — provides the structural rigidity for the gate, including the articulated corner section. The composite infill sits within that frame and is not relied on for the gate's load-bearing structure.
Can the gate be made to follow any corner angle?
Corner angles vary by site, and the gate is made to measure rather than supplied in fixed angle options. We work from your boundary measurements and produce a drawing for your approval before production, so the corner geometry is confirmed first.
Is a corner sliding gate heavier than a straight sliding gate of the same length?
Typically yes, because of the extra framework and mechanism needed for the articulated section. That is one reason composite infill is a practical choice here — it keeps the overall weight lower than a fully steel-infilled version while the metal frame carries the structure.
Can I use my existing posts or track for a corner sliding gate?
Sometimes, but corner sliding gates place specific loads on posts and the track around the corner. Existing posts need to be checked for compatibility with the gate size and weight. Contact us with your site details so we can confirm what is suitable.
How is a corner sliding gate delivered?
The gate is delivered fully built and ready to install. Because corner sliding gates are often larger or heavier than a standard straight gate, your site will need suitable unloading facilities on delivery day.
What finishes are available on the metal frame?
The metal frame can be supplied galvanised as an undercoat and then powder coated in any RAL colour. Popular finishes include matt black and anthracite grey. Standard supply is black, with other colours available on request.
