Garden Gate

[crapmemory]

I had a new 6ft garden gate installed a few months ago but now some of the wood at the top has started to split. What can I do to repair it and stop it happening again? TIA

[bookbinder]

It's difficult to offer advice without seeing the damage. Can you post a picture, or provide a more-detailed description?

[crapmemory]

There is a piece of wood that goes across the top of the gate and it looks like the wood is splintering? Does that make sense?

[Flonska]

If the gate was made and fitted by a 3rd party who you paid for that work and is only a few months old, I suggest you get the tradesman back to have a look at it and carry out the repair or replacement of the faulty part.

[bhg481]

Oak is known for splitting; is it oak?

[bookbinder]

You could try squeezing some Gorilla Wood Glue into the splits, then clamping the wood tightly with small G-cramps.
https://www.orbitalfasteners.co.uk/en/products/incredibly-strong-gorilla-wood-glue-60ml-2oz?utm_medium=google_shopping&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=google_shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0LeQ06T52wIVBrvtCh1DAwA-EAQYBCABEgKloPD_BwE