{"product_id":"brenton-bolt","title":"Brenton Bolt – Black or Galvanised","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Brenton bolt is a surface-mounted sliding bolt used to hold timber gates, shed doors and outdoor doors securely in the closed position. Its staple-style receiver can also accept a suitable padlock where the chosen arrangement permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlide the bolt into the receiver to give a positive mechanical restraint. It is commonly fitted as an additional bolt alongside a normal gate latch, or used on a gate or shed door that does not need a two-sided operating latch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 150 and 200mm nominal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose black or galvanised finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gates, sheds, stores and timber doors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore substantial than a basic small tower bolt, although final security depends on the whole installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse suitable exterior fixings into solid framing and position the receiver on a sound post or frame. Add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ring-gate-latch\"\u003ering latch\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suffolk-latch\"\u003eSuffolk latch\u003c\/a\u003e for convenient everyday opening from both sides. Where padlocking is required, select a padlock that physically suits the bolt and receiver; the padlock is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tower-bolt\"\u003etower bolt\u003c\/a\u003e is a compact, economical slide bolt for simpler restraint. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003espring-loaded bolt\u003c\/a\u003e uses spring tension to maintain its position. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hasp-and-staple\"\u003ehasp and staple\u003c\/a\u003e is the clearer choice where the main purpose is attaching a padlock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check bolt length, receiver position, gate-to-post gap and available fixing timber. A bolt fitted only into thin cladding can be pulled away regardless of its size. Confirm the selected arrangement provides a usable padlock point before relying on it for locking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/projects\/tower-bolt-vs-brenton-bolt-vs-spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003eCompare gate bolts before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wern-wood","offers":[{"title":"Galvanised \/ 6\" \/ 150mm","offer_id":57075118637380,"sku":null,"price":4.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galvanised \/ 8\" \/ 200mm","offer_id":57075118670148,"sku":null,"price":5.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 6\" \/ 150mm","offer_id":54500694294852,"sku":null,"price":4.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 8\" \/ 200mm","offer_id":54500694327620,"sku":null,"price":5.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/products_1621074884-260x260.png?v=1742638679","url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/products\/brenton-bolt","provider":"Wern-Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}