What is mortise and tenon construction?

Mortise and tenon joinery is a woodworking joining technique that has been used for centuries. It is the strongest and most reliable way to join two pieces of wood.

The tenon on one piece of wood is shaped to fit inside a mortise (hole). By making the two pieces fit tightly together with strong waterproof wood glue, the joint becomes incredibly strong. All of our hardwood gates are constructed using this technique.