When erecting fences around your plot of land or when building a garage, the question will certainly arise on how to make a gate with your own hands. Before purchasing materials and starting work, you need to decide which one existing species The gate is optimally suited for installation in a particular case. It won't calculate in in all the nuances in advance, and choosing not the most better design, you can doom yourself to a completely unnecessary, labor-intensive process of clearing the area for their installation.

That is why you need to start by studying the information and features of their design.

Today, there are three main types of gates: sliding, swing and up-and-over. All of them are seriously different from each other structurally, so it is worth considering each type separately.

Swing gates

The simplest scheme to implement is swing gates

Swing gates with a gate built into them or installed next to them - this is traditional scheme, which is most often used in private homes. It is based on pillars, two of which are set to the width of the gate, and the third, if necessary, determines the width of the gate if it is installed next to the gate.

Gate leaves and gates in this design are mounted on hinges welded to the support posts. They can be attached to outside supports or internal. This and the hinge system will determine which direction the gate leaves will open - inward or outward.

Swing gate leaves are most often metal frames welded from an angle or profile pipe, which can then be sheathed different materials- thin metal sheets, corrugated sheets or wood.

The swing version of the gate can be made entirely of wood. In this case, on a reinforced timber frame located with inside sashes, boards are fixed.

In the manufacture of sashes, it is important to remember that they should not be too heavy so as not to put a large load on the supporting posts and hinges. The components and parts of the suspension themselves must correspond in size and strength to the weight of the sashes.

A closing device is installed on the gate leaf - this can be a deadbolt or hinges for a lock, and sometimes a powerful latch. When closing the gate, the leaves in the lower part, in the middle of the entrance width, rest against installed limiter, and when they are opened wide, they can be secured with spring clips.

The disadvantages of this design include the possible tilt of the support pillars and sagging of the sashes, but this can only happen if the installation technology is broken or the weight of the sashes is incorrectly calculated. Therefore, it is necessary to properly deepen the foundation of the supports, not to use too heavy material for the canvases, and to install hinges that match them in size.

The advantage of swing gates is the relative compactness of their placement. The structure does not require clearing extra space along the fence, as will be necessary to do for other species.

Installation of swing gates

If swing gates are of moderate weight, for example, if they are made of corrugated sheets, then metal pillars made of pipes with a diameter of 80 ÷ 100 mm or a profiled pipe with the same side dimensions of a square section are well suited for them. Such supports will cope with their task quite well. However, more massive pillars will also work if they are easier to find.

Gate support posts are installed in two ways - by hammering and concreting.

• The pillars are usually driven to a depth of 1.2–1.3 m. This method has many advantages, the main ones of which are sufficient reliability and speed of work.

Installation is done as follows:

— is drilled required diameter the hole is approximately half the planned depth of the pillars.

- now the pillars need to be secured to or to stationary buildings located in the yard;

- after this, loops are welded to the posts, in places previously marked by level;

— the assembled sashes are hung on welded hinges and the correct alignment of them in the center is checked.

• Concreting pillars for installing gates provides increased rigidity and stability of the structure. Such supports will be required for wide or heavy sashes.

This installation method is carried out without reinforcement or using a reinforcing cup. The work is carried out in stages:

- first, a hole is drilled with a diameter of no less than 200-250 mm and a depth of 1.5-1.9 m. Exact size holes will depend on the cross section of the pillar

— layers of sand and crushed stone are poured into the bottom of the pit and compacted thoroughly. Each layer should be about 100 mm;

- then into the pit, onto sand and gravel cushion a pole is installed;

— concrete is poured around it, and until the solution has hardened, the pillar is leveled strictly vertically, fixed in this position with the help of supports.

• If a reinforcement structure is used to secure the pole, then installation is carried out in the same way as without reinforcement, until the cushion is compacted for installation of the pole.

First, a so-called reinforcing glass is placed on the cushion, in the drilled hole, and a post is inserted into it. Then concrete is poured into the hole. In this case, supports for the pole may not even be needed, since it will be supported by the reinforcement structure.

After the concrete has completely hardened and gained the required strength, massive loops are marked and welded on the pillars. We must not forget about leaving gaps that will allow the doors to open and close freely, even with a possible slight tilt of the pillars due to ground movement during melting snow or prolonged rains.

To avoid such deformations of the structure, you can additionally fasten the pillars together with a beam welded to the lower parts of the pillars (it can be sunk into the ground). The frame will be even more rigid if equip it with an upper jumper, but in this case it will restrict passage for trucks or minibus.

Video: device and installation procedure for swing gates

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Swing gates

Sliding gates

Sliding gates are divided into several subtypes, and from them you can choose the one that is suitable for certain conditions. But almost each of them will require free space along . Therefore, you may have to work extra hard to make room for the free movement of the movable sash when opening it.

Sliding gates are cantilever, suspended and sliding, which run on a rail or other metal profile (channel, I-beam, etc.).

Video: types of sliding gates

1. Hanging option not very popular for installation in the private sector, since the entrance height is limited by a profile installed on top, on which the gate leaf is suspended and moved along it.

2. Sliding gates, which run on a rail installed in the opening and along the wall, are also not a very popular option, especially in snowy and cold regions. The gate will move freely along the rail if it is cleared of ice and various debris, but in winter time, in case of snow drifts or icing, the sash will not be able to open and close without first clearing it. This type of gate is rather good for the southern regions, where snow does not lie for a long time and there are no severe frosts.

This is the only, but very important design flaw. Otherwise, it is very convenient in that it does not require a large area to open and close.

On the rack on the side into which the sash will open, rollers and brackets holding the leaf are installed in the upper part.

There are also rollers installed at the bottom of the mobile gate leaf, on which it moves along a rail or profile mounted on the surface of the ground.

3. Console - the most convenient option of all types of sliding gates, especially since they have several different designs, from which you can choose the optimal one.

Such gates are rigidly fixed to a beam, which, moving in the cantilever assembly, moves the leaf of the sash along with it.

Cantilever gates are more complex in design, but they work better than all others in snowy winters, since their doors never touch the ground. Another positive quality of this type is that it does not have a height limit, i.e. Both cars and trucks can enter the site. In the design of cantilever gates, powerful pillars-supports are installed not on both sides, but only on one - it is in this direction that the gate will move when the passage opens.

The cantilever beam can be located in three different positions - top, middle and bottom.

• The most widespread An option is to place the movable beam in the middle of the door leaf. Due to its location, it enhances the rigidity of the structure. The cantilever mechanism with guide rollers is located at a sufficient height so that it is not covered with snow, which means that the gate will be in working condition at any time of the year.

• Cantilever gates with a movable beam installed at the bottom of the door leaf are more vulnerable to winter period and will require constant care in the form of cleaning from snow drifts and icing. Otherwise, this is also a convenient option, since the canvas does not contact the surface of the ground, and there is no need to install a guide rail for it.

• In the third case, the beam runs along the top of the canvas and will always be safe from snow debris, water, and debris. But this version of the cantilever gate requires particularly rigid reinforcement of the frame and leaf, otherwise it may deform in the lower part.

Cantilever gates are quite affordable to make yourself, but only if the owner has certain skills in such work. understands assembly drawings and has basic knowledge of physics and mechanics. With maximum effort, you can make gates that will be impossible to distinguish from factory products.

Any cantilever gate can be opened if equipped with an electric drive and electronic system remote control. This will allow the owner, without leaving the car, to open the passage using the key fob.

Installation of sliding cantilever gates

Installing sliding or sliding gates is a much more complex undertaking than installing a swing version.

When installing this type of gate, brick pillars are usually installed on the sides of the passage, on which rollers, supporting brackets and catches - catchers will be mounted.

The main load always falls on the channel, which is installed on on a securely constructed foundation on the side of the gate where the leaf will be attached (if lower location console) or on metal supports, if the console is located in the center of the gate or at the top.

• The foundation for installing a channel can be solid or consist of 2-3 pillars. The second option is more economical. A foundation pit is dug - it can consist of one hole or two or three for a columnar type. The depth should be from 1.2 to 1.5 m, the width should be 40 ÷ 50 cm, and the length should be at least 1.5 m.
• Next, two pillows of sand and gravel, each 10 cm thick, are placed in the pit.
• Then, formwork is installed in the hole and laid in it waterproofing material- roofing material or thick polyethylene film.
• The reinforcing structure is fixed in the formwork, and then the finished material is poured concrete mortar with a strength grade not lower than M-300
• A channel with reinforcement welded to its flanges is installed on top of the poured surface. The channel is pressed into the concrete with the shelves down until they are completely immersed. After the final hardening of the concrete, a reliable metal platform should be obtained. The gates can be installed no earlier than a month after the foundation is poured.
• In production load-bearing frame. It will require a metal corner or square pipe, having a cross section of 60 × 40 mm.
• Additional cross members are welded to the frame frame, giving the required structural rigidity. At the location of the console (in this case, from the bottom), a guide cantilever beam must be welded to the frame, with the help of which the gate will move along the rollers.
• The welded seams of the structure must be thoroughly cleaned of slag. The entire supporting frame must be primed and coated with metal paint, which will protect it from corrosion.
• Fixed sheet metal or boards, depending on the chosen gate leaf design.
• When the structure is ready, and the foundation with the installed cantilever channel has fully gained strength, you can proceed to the installation of the components and parts necessary for moving the gate.

• Cantilever blocks equipped with rollers are installed on the finished foundation with a channel.
• Then the gates are rolled onto them, checked strictly according to the level, and after that the blocks are welded to the channel.
• Then, the top and end rollers are installed and fixed.
• To the opposite support pillar the lower and upper catchers are fixed. They need to be accurately calculated based on the location of the rolling rollers installed on the door leaf.
• Further, if planned, an electric drive is installed, but the gate can also be opened manually.

Video instructions for installing cantilever sliding gates

As mentioned above, the cantilever beam can be installed not only at the bottom, but also in the middle or at the top of the door leaf.

When manufacturing and assembling this type of gate, accurate calculation of all parameters and careful adherence to dimensions are especially important, since any error can cause deformation of the structure.

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Sliding gates

Up and over gates

This type of gate is well suited for equipping a garage. They are not suitable for driving into the yard, as they will limit the height. Such gates should be easy to close and open by lifting and sliding the leaf into a horizontal position up, under the garage floor.

Up and over gates — perfect solution for garage

When opening or closing, the lower part of the sash protrudes slightly forward, outside the garage, That's why Having installed this type of gate, you need to calculate how close you can fit the machine so that it does not interfere with the opening process.

The canvas is made of a metal frame, which is sheathed, most often, with metal sheets, wood or composite impact-resistant materials. Positive qualities This type of gate can be called reliable and compact in open position, in contrast to options with two swing doors.

To make this design yourself, you must have drawings with all the necessary parameters.

• To install the gate, you will need to make not only a frame for the door covering the passage, but also another one on which the gate will be attached. Sometimes they frame the entrance to the garage, but more often they add additional guides along which rollers installed on the canvas will roll when the gate is opened. They also serve as a device that supports the canvas from above in the open position.

• In this case, inside the garage, the frame will be L-shaped on both sides of the entrance. Its dimensions should provide the necessary space for the door leaf to pass between the ceiling and additional guides.
• Rollers are installed on the canvas on both sides, top and bottom, which will run along the guides when the gate moves.
• On both sides, two levers are mounted to the frame installed in the opening, which will lift the canvas when opening. Shock absorbers are required - they will soften the impact when closing. The levers are connected to springs, which are adjusted to the required force - they should not be overtightened or loose, but at the same time the sash should tightly close the entrance opening.

• The supporting stationary frame must be securely fastened to the opening anchor fastenings, since it will be subject to significant stress all the time.
• Next, when the entire structure is installed, you can equip the gate with fittings and secure additional elements.

If you plan to install an electric drive, then this process is carried out in last resort, and it is better to entrust this work to specialists. An electric opening system is quite an expensive pleasure, so it is better not to take risks if you do not have experience in the installation and debugging of such equipment.

Video: an example of hand-made up-and-over gates

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Up and over gates

Having carefully studied the instructions and drawings, prepared all the necessary materials, and also having sufficiently high work skills, any structure presented can be assembled independently. But it’s better if the work is done together with a knowledgeable craftsman - then it will go much faster and with better quality.

Each fenced area has an entrance or entrance. For this purpose, gates are installed in the fence. They have different type and are made from a wide variety of materials. The most important thing is that they fit well into the environment. Gates are made and installed by specialized companies, but you can do it yourself. How to make gates at the dacha and install them correctly will be discussed further.

Scheme of swing gates made of corrugated sheets for a summer residence.

Building a sliding gate yourself will not be difficult if you strictly follow all the steps following the instructions. In terms of quality, such gates will be in no way inferior to sliding gates manufactured by qualified specialists.

So, to make a garden gate, you will need the following tools:

1. Welding machine rated at 1000 A.
2. Grinder with two types of discs. One type of disc is needed for cutting blanks for gates, and the other is for processing metal for painting.
3. An air compressor for painting the gate or a brush or roller.
4. Drill or screwdriver.
5. Hammer.
6. Level.
7. Riveter.
8. Pliers.
9. Roulette.

Garden gates not only protect from prying eyes, but also give the area an aesthetic appearance.

There are several types of metal for constructing gates. For the frame you will need a profile pipe 60x40x2.5 or 60x40x2. But you can also use 60x20x2 or 2.5 or 1.5 (it all depends on the size of the future gate). The ideal option for jumpers is 40x20x1.5-2-2.5. The material can be found at metal warehouses. You need to choose profile pipe in excellent condition, no signs of rust. The volume of metal is calculated using drawings drawn up for the gate.

Covering is a matter of personal choice. Typically, such gates are sheathed with corrugated sheets. But both wood and polyester are excellent options.

The console is the most important part in a sliding gate.

It consists of:

• 2 rollers;
• beams;
• end roller;
• supporting upper rollers;
• catcher.

Preparing for work

Before starting manufacturing, you need to determine the dimensions of the structure. To select fittings, you should know the length, width and height. The width is determined based on the need for free passage for vehicles. You should take into account the size of the street where it is located land plot. Quite often, at dachas, gates are installed that are too wide (about 5 m) for entry passenger cars. The problem here is a narrow street and a bad turnout.

For a gate designed for a passenger car, an opening 2.6 m wide is sufficient. For a truck to enter, the dimensions will need to be increased to 3.4 meters. The height of the structure can be any. The doors should be located at a distance of 15 cm from the ground so that snowfall does not prevent them from opening easily.

The size of the gate is quite important parameter in the manufacture of their designs.

The distance required to roll away depends on the size. Ideal option is a distance that is one and a half times greater than the gate opening. If, for example, the opening is 4 m, then the entire length of the gate is 4x1.5 = 6 m and you will need fittings 6 m long.

After all materials and tools have been purchased, you need to plan the stages and complete the drawings. First, the location of the country gate is selected and prepared and the direction for rollback is determined. To draw up a diagram, measure the width, height and clearance between the gates.

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Construction of the foundation

Having the drawings and knowing the approximate amount of metal needed, you can begin work. To install sliding gates, the first step is to install support pillars. They are made from channel steel pipe, oak timber, brick or concrete pillar. The pillars are installed and concreted at the depth of soil freezing.

The only rule here is that the pillar must be concreted at a depth of at least 1 m (the freezing point of the soil). Neglecting such a condition, you can disrupt the accuracy of movement of the sliding structure, since in winter or spring period the pillars may move away from the vertical.

Then they dig a hole at least 1 m deep. Place pillars in it level and pour concrete. It is worth noting that the shortest period of time for concrete to harden and obtain the required strength is approximately 1 week. This means that the supporting pillars must be taken care of in advance.

To prepare concrete, a mixture of cement, fine crushed stone and sand is used.

To do cement mortar, you will need:

• sand - 2 buckets;
• crushed stone - 3 buckets;
• cement - 1 bucket;
• water - 0.7 buckets.

Water is poured into the container and cement is added. After diligent mixing, sand is poured out. Add crushed stone to the thoroughly mixed cement-sand mixture and mix again.

To install sliding gates, you need a foundation. To make it, you need a metal channel approximately 16-20 cm wide, as well as reinforcement with a cross-section of 10-14 mm. The reinforcement is cut into pieces 1 m long and welded to the channel flanges.

Then they dig a trench approximately 1.2-1.5 m deep, 40 cm wide, its length is 50% of the opening. The channel is lowered into it with its legs down and the whole thing is filled with liquid concrete.

The channel must be installed exactly level. Its top should be flush with the road. If everything is done correctly, you will end up with a flat metal platform to which rollers for sliding gates will be mounted. The foundation needs to stand for about one week.

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Manufacturing of the supporting frame

While the concrete hardens, there is time to start making the supporting frame.

Bulgarian with wire brush Scale is removed from pipes.

Then the pipes are degreased with gasoline or solvent and an anti-corrosion primer is applied with a spray or brush.

To make a frame for sliding gates, a profiled pipe with a cross-section of 60*40 mm or 50*50 mm is used. The outer frame is formed from such pipes. Then an internal frame made of a 20*30 mm, 20*40 mm or other pipe is welded into it. Such a device is needed for fastening wood, metal or corrugated sheets and imparts rigidity to the structure.

The pipes are welded with tacks of 2 cm 25-30 cm. A guide is welded to the frame from below. All elements must be welded in a checkerboard pattern so that the fabric does not unscrew due to heating.

First of all, rollers are placed on the channel for sliding gates, which need to be extended to the maximum. Then a guide with a canvas is put on them, the sliding gates are leveled and the roller carts are welded to the channel.

The next step is to weld the support rollers and install the end roller. Finally, the upper and lower catchers are welded.

When installing sliding gates for a dacha or a wicket, you need to remember about the functional load and that they look aesthetically pleasing, combining with the overall decor of the dacha. Construction technologies Modern times make it possible to make gates of a wide variety of shapes and designs at the dacha.

A gate is a structure of two leaves that closes the passage in the fence, which, in fact, is quite primitive. More complex designs may consist of three or more components. They can be opened manually or using a mechanism, which also affects the complexity of their production.

There are quite a lot of design varieties. Due to their ease of installation and functionality, sliding and roller gates have become popular. These structures can be used not only for their intended purpose, but also as part of decorative design plot.

Design Features

Using our recommendations, you can make a country gate or wicket yourself. Sliding structures made according to our plan without outside help, on appearance will not differ in any way from the purchased mechanisms, and they will work the same.

The design of sliding gates has not changed for a long time, but has been constantly modernized. Nowadays, two types of sliding options are most often used: rail and cantilever, but the first option is gradually forgotten and fades into oblivion. The cantilever type of structure has gained popularity due to its versatility. To bring it to life, you need a few materials, which can be found in any store.

• Saving space. Cantilever gates can be installed anywhere. To open them, you do not need space in front of or behind the structure, because the canvas moves to the side.

• Versatility. The variety of proposed designs allows you to choose the one that suits you.

• Convenience. You can safely leave your car right outside the gate, because it will not become an obstacle when opening it.

• Appearance. This design looks very elegant, and if you apply a beautiful design to the canvas, it will also turn out unique.

• Durability.

Tools

To make a gate we will need:

• Welding machine. It can be conventional or inverter, but the main thing is that it is designed for 1000 amperes. Of course, an inverter will cost more, but the connections are much more reliable, and the metal does not deteriorate. You should be careful with a conventional device, because it heats up quickly. We will also need electrodes with a diameter of 2.5–3 mm, which are sold on construction markets.

• Bulgarian. It should work with two types of disks. The grinder can be replaced with any tool that can work with metal. We will need the first type of disc for cutting pieces of metal, and the second for processing it.

• Air compressor. This device will be needed to evenly apply paint to metal. It can be replaced with a brush, but the gate will end up with smudges.

• Pliers.
• Roulette.
• Hammer.
• Riveter.
• Glasses.
• Level.
• Drill.

Materials

To work, we need not only tools, but also several types of metal, which is abundant in metal warehouses.

For cladding, we can use any metal you like. Standard option- corrugated sheeting, but they also use wood and polyester. To process the sheathing you need a primer and paint.

We also need cantilever equipment, which consists of beams, top and end rollers, a catcher and two more rollers. When all the materials have been purchased, do not rush to start production, but first plan and calculate each stage.

Choose a suitable location and prepare it. Decide on the direction of movement of the structure, because the place for this also needs to be prepared.

Production

When you have the drawings in your hands, and everything you need is nearby, you can start working. Divide all the material into two parts - for the lintels and for the main structure. Measure the required pieces of metal and cut it. Do not forget that you need to adhere to the recommended angle at the jumpers. When all the metal is prepared, it should be connected welding machine into the overall design.

When the frame is ready and the beams are waiting their turn, you should start sanding the structure and then degreasing it. To grind metal, you need to use a grinder with an appropriate disc, but acetone or gasoline is suitable for processing. When the metal is dry, you can apply a primer and then paint it.

It can take from two hours to three days for the paint to dry completely, so during this time you can concrete the base and install the pillars. You also need to take care of the space for the rollers and drive.

Installation

First of all, you need to install it in concrete base blocks, for which we need screws and hinges. Main element the entire structure is a multifunctional beam to which the remaining parts will be attached. Finished gates must be installed only after strengthening the base with cement mortar.

Sheets of corrugated sheets are attached to the manufactured frame.

So, slowly and with minimal effort, we installed the gate. This design is very durable, and in terms of functionality it is not inferior to analogues purchased from the manufacturer. To ensure everything is done correctly, follow our instructions.

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Gates are an integral part of any fence or garage. Today you can make them yourself, the main thing is to choose the right type of design. They will help you make the gate yourself: drawings, photos and videos. This information It will also help you decide on the material from which the structure will be made.

Gate in a private yard

A common option for everyone is swinging products. They are used in country houses, in private houses and in the construction of garages. A gate can also be located next to such options. The design involves the installation of two supporting elements along the edges of the canvas. Today it is quite easy to make swing gates with your own hands. Drawings, photos and videos will help you study all the intricacies of the work.

Arrangement of supporting elements

At the first stage of construction, it is necessary to install supports. Most often these are metal pillars of suitable diameter, which are concreted into the ground. Very often done with brick pillars. In this case, they can also be a support for the product. But do not forget, when laying bricks, to make metal embedded parts to which the hinges will be welded.

Preparing the sashes

From which side such hinges are welded depends on which direction they will open. That is why, when making a gate with your own hands: drawings, photos and videos must be viewed without fail. To make the sashes, a metal frame is most often used, which is attached to sheet material. If the fence is wooden, then it is more expedient to make the gate from wood. In this case, the frame can be made as follows: metal corners, and from timber. It is important that the sashes are not too heavy, otherwise they will put a lot of stress on the posts and hinges. Over time, this can lead to deformation and the doors will not close well.

Therefore, it is worth studying some information before making swing gates with your own hands. Photo and video drawings will help you become familiar with all the intricacies of the work and prevent all sorts of defects. At the final stage, it is necessary to install a locking system on the doors. The most simple option may become a simple deadbolt.

Video: swing gates made of corrugated sheets and metal profiles

Features of sliding gates

Sliding options are increasingly being used during the construction of fencing. They take up relatively little space. In addition, the machine can be located just a few centimeters from the fence and this will not interfere with opening or closing them. Availability of diverse building material gives everyone the opportunity to make sliding gates with their own hands. Drawings, photos and videos will allow you to more carefully study all the features of the work.

Sliding option

The main types of sliding gates:

• console;
• hanging;
• recoil.

Hanging variety

The hanging option is not particularly popular. This is due to the fact that a rail is installed in the upper part along which the canvas moves. This rail is a kind of limiter, so not every vehicle will be able to enter the yard.

Sliding products

To operate sliding options, the rail is installed along the wall and directly in the opening itself. It is not practical to use such a system in the northern regions. Since when large quantities snow, the operation of the shutters will be difficult, and snow-covered areas will need to be constantly cleared.

Advantages of the console type

The console type is by far the most popular. They can be used in both southern and northern regions. The movement of the canvas occurs above the ground, so there is no need to constantly clear the path. In addition, the advantage is that there are no restrictions at the top. This makes it possible for even high-height vehicles to enter the yard.

For an installation of this type, only one support column is required, which will bear the entire load from the canvas. Therefore, it is important to make it as high quality and reliable as possible. The cantilever beam itself on the gate can be located below, above or in the middle of the door leaf.

Helpful information! The beam located in the middle is considered the most the best option, since it generally strengthens the entire structure.

Recoil model

Everyone can handle making sliding gates with their own hands. Drawings, photos and videos allow you to study the principle sliding system. It is important to take into account all recommendations when performing work.

Features of sliding gates

Sliding options can significantly save space in the yard. But at the same time it is necessary to control the space along the fence. For the system to function properly, it is first necessary to clear the area of ​​debris and any vegetation.

Installation of support elements

The beginning of the work is the installation of the main support column, which will bear the main load. If you wish, you can do it and the video will help you follow the technology. To work you need to prepare the following tools:

For the sashes themselves, it is best to use galvanized material. It is able to last a long time, while maintaining its original appearance. Polymer-coated corrugated sheets are often used.

Helpful information! The use of corrugated sheets is considered the most a good decision, since it is processed by special means which prevent corrosion.

Products of this type can be equipped with automatic or manual drive.

Sliding type drawing

At the beginning of work, it is worth preparing drawings according to which the work will be carried out. Drawings and diagrams also allow you to calculate exact amount required material. The height of the gate must correspond to the fence. The width of the opening can be very different. Sliding products exert pressure not only on the rails, but also on the pole, so its design must be given Special attention. Its lower part must be immersed in the soil and properly concreted.

Arrangement of rails for moving the web

Sliding gates will run on a rail that is located on the ground. To do this, you need to choose a U-shaped metal profile. Its length should be equal to two lengths of the canvas. For reserve you need to make another 30 centimeters. It is important that the rail is installed on a concrete base. Only in this way can you get the maximum reliable design, which will last a long time. After all the rail systems are installed and secured to the support pole, the electric drive can be installed.

Assembly of the canvas and its installation

The gate leaf is made with metal frame, to which the profiled sheet will subsequently be attached. Rollers are attached to the bottom of the metal frame. The door leaf is installed last. Do-it-yourself sliding gates: drawings, photos and videos full information about the design and process of performing the work.

Tips and tricks for doing your own work

Every person can make a gate of any design. It is important to follow the recommendations of specialists and study some information beforehand.

• Select materials for work only High Quality. This will allow the structure to be used for a long period and no repair work will be required.
• It is important to pay attention to all drawings and diagrams. Only strict adherence to the scheme will allow you to complete all the work correctly the first time. Compliance with dimensions and parameters makes it possible to make functional design, which will work without problems.
• Drive installation electric type must be carried out with full understanding of the matter. If you have no experience in this field, you should entrust all the work to specialists. They will do everything efficiently and quickly. The products will open and close without difficulty.
• If the use of a roller system is envisaged, special attention should be paid to its selection. It is best purchased in specialized stores. In this case, such a system will work flawlessly for a long time.

Today, you can supplement your fencing with a self-made gate. Can be used for manufacturing various materials. The most commonly used materials are wood and metal. Before you begin, you should consider what type of construction is best to use. Starting to make gates with your own hands: drawings, diagrams and photos will help you decide even complex tasks. Swing gates classic version a task that anyone can handle. Their arrangement requires a lot of space so that they open freely. Save space on personal plot possible using sliding or sliding gates.

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The main function of the gate is to ensure the passage of traffic into the yard summer cottage. They also provide additional security to your home. Exist different variants passage designs - their difference lies in price, material of manufacture, parameters. When deciding to change the gate, you should first measure required dimensions(height, width) of the enclosing structure. Its mass is often impressive. This will be the only difficulty in installing the entrance. Otherwise, you can install it yourself. Let's look at the types in more detail.

• Fittings
• Iron bars
• Metal sheets

The main feature of this option is its quality and durability.
Having purchased the necessary components, you need to weld them. Then cover protective layer paint surface. The coloring agent will protect against corrosion and premature damage to the structure.
The weight of metal gates and the complexity of their installation are determined by the thickness of the material and its complexity of welding. Metallic profile It is lightweight and easy to install. The thinner the structure of the sheets, the greater the likelihood of repairing the structure at the dacha.
Popular view in Lately steel gates made of metal typesetting material and profiled sheets.

Considering metal raw materials for country gates, we can highlight their advantages:

• Strength:
• Massive structure;
• Reliable protection;
• Attractive appearance (in particular, wrought iron gates).

Flaws:

• Tendency to corrosion;
• Difficulty in welding and installation;
• Requires constant care.

Do-it-yourself wooden country gates

Ten years ago wooden doors for the dacha were considered profitable option. Now they are inferior to the modernized proposals of the construction industry.

At your dacha you can install two types of wooden gates:

1. Inexpensive primitive structures that are a continuation of the fence. They use boards lined up in a row.
2. Expensive gates made of “elite” wood with a durable structure. Rare breeds of beams are used

The first point is often used when building an entrance to a dacha with your own hands. A special frame is constructed and the boards are connected with nails. The second requires the involvement of specialists and the use of unique auxiliary parts and fasteners.
Despite the environmental friendliness and naturalness of the material, wooden gates need to be touched up frequently to prevent damage to the structure of the board's trunk. Humidity, dryness, and gusts of wind affect the appearance of wooden gates.

Mixed gates: rules for combining materials

The list of mixed structures includes structures with combined construction sources:

1. Forged metal gates with addition polycarbonate sheets. Carbonate makes up the base, forged elements make up the frame. This is an attractive option for massive dacha buildings, two-story country houses
2. PVC gates. Installed from plastic
3. Lattice gates. They are rarely used for dacha areas. Mounted from reinforcing bars, mesh and chain-link

Not knowing where to choose, you can resort to a combined version of the gate design.

Principles for installing gates for a summer residence with your own hands

A popular option for summer cottages are polycarbonate buildings. Their installation takes place in combination with other materials. Their installation can take only a few days with the assistance of an assistant.

It is worth following a certain set of actions:

Note: having chosen the material, you need to carefully measure the parameters of the hole for the gate. It is important to pay attention to the tight closure of the parts of the structure. There should be no overweight or inconsistency in the sashes.

To learn in detail about the principle of installing gates for a summer residence, we recommend watching the video in the next tab.