Most experienced car enthusiasts prefer old swing or sash gate options, considering them the most secure and reliable due to heavy weight and metal thickness. But, as practice shows, sash systems have a worthy competitor, namely, hinged Garage Doors. Popularity folding design such that today it accounts for approximately three-quarters of garage doors sold. It is worth understanding the reasons.

Advantages and disadvantages of overhead garage doors

To understand the difference in using lift-and-fold systems and the old swing structure, you need to try them out in practice at least a couple of times to knowledgeable person the difference is visible to the naked eye:

• The hinged door system allows you to avoid the formation of a “blind” zone when leaving the garage. Lift systems do not have doors that block the view, which is why dozens of cars crash in garage cooperatives every year;
• The absence of swing doors when opening the doors increases the space for maneuver in front of the gate; there is no need to park the car a couple of meters from the doorway in order to be able to open and close the garage.

For your information! Often, drivers decide to change regular gates to folding ones for only one reason: strong wind there is a chance of getting hit by the door on the car body at the time of departure.

Folding gates are cheaper to manufacture, they are more convenient to use, and the simple device allows you to build them yourself. But install similar system not possible in every garage, but at least necessary free space in the ceiling above the entrance to the garage.

We build folding garage doors with our own hands

The structure and operating principle of the gate are clear from the diagram and drawing below:

1. Structurally, the gate consists of two frames - the shield itself, or the panel covering the doorway, and the load-bearing support frame with guide elements;
2. When opening top part folding gates deflects and moves on rollers or bearings along two guides until the panel is completely on two horizontal beams;
3. The bottom edge of the panel rises up and is fixed in this position.

The plane of the folding gate makes a movement reminiscent of rolling in a conventional cylindrical surface large radius. To make it easier to lift steel or wood panel folding gates, the design uses compensation springs or counterweights in the form of a load suspended on cables.

Important! Unlike swing systems, folding gates do not have external hinges that can be easily cut with a grinder. In this case, the panel covering the doorway is adjacent to the supporting frame from the inside, so it is much more difficult for attackers to pull out the garage door with a cable hooked to the tow bar of a pickup truck or tractor.

Manufacturing of hinged gate assemblies

The easiest way to make a hinged gate design is from a steel angle and channel. Initially, you will need to measure the dimensions of the doorway, cut it from the channel and weld the frame of the garage doorway.

At the top of the frame, two horizontal corners with a flange width of at least 40-50 mm are welded. The length of each corner is more than two meters, so perform welding work and the assembly of the entire structure must be “on the ground”, before installing the folding gate system in the doorway.

The angle of attachment of the corner to the frame must be adjusted according to construction level. After welding to the frame, each corner is strengthened with a temporary brace made from a board or wooden slats to avoid deformation of the structure at the time of its installation in the garage doorway.

If a lift in the form of loads suspended on cables will be used in the folding gate system, one pin with a groove roller with a diameter of 30-50 mm must be welded to the upper part of the frame.

Particular attention should be paid to the manufacture of the main panel of the folding gate. Structurally, the folding panel is a frame made of a pipe or a metal tubular profile with outriggers-brackets welded to the lower and upper parts.

The tubular frame of the panel must be marked and welded exactly to the dimensions of the stationary frame. The main condition is to carry out welding in three steps so that the frame of the folding panel does not turn out like a “propeller” due to overheating.

First, the cut pieces of the profile are laid out on a flat area and fixed together spot welding. At the second stage, the joints are boiled on one side of the folding frame, after 30 minutes they are turned over and boiled from reverse side. If the panel frame turns out to be strictly in one plane, you can attach sheet metal, otherwise you will need careful straightening using blowtorch and sledgehammers.

Assembly and installation of folding gates

Before installing the tilt gate system, you will need to perform preliminary assembly of the structure. To do this, a stationary frame with welded corner guides is laid out on a flat horizontal platform. A freshly welded movable panel is placed on top of the frame, its position is aligned so that it will stand in the closed position in doorway garage.

To connect the two parts of the gate, you will need to weld oblique brackets with roller or bearing rollers to the upper profile of the panel.

The reliability and smooth operation of the lifting mechanism depends on how accurately the supports are installed. Groove rollers are placed on the studs welded to the stationary frame. Additional L-shaped brackets are welded to the bottom beam of the panel, to which the support gate lift-lift cable will be attached.

All that remains is to install the stationary frame in the garage doorway and secure it with anchor bolts to the side walls of the garage. Subsequently, the fastening points will need to be carefully filled concrete mortar and plaster. Until the stationary frame is finally fixed, it will be necessary to align its position with the building level. Next, you need to make a U-shaped device, with which the ends of the corner guides are fixed to the ceiling.

In the article we will look at how to make garage overhead gates with your own hands, the main advantage of such gates is that when the garage opens, the door moves to the ceiling in the garage, and this is much more convenient than in the case of swing gates.

So, you have decided to install overhead gates in your garage, and do it yourself. The most simple design lifting gates is the one that was installed on “shell” type garages. However, these gates have a technological gap from the gate leaf to the opening. Naturally, this is unacceptable, since in our conditions the garage must be insulated, and the presence of even a small gap is completely inappropriate.

It is required that the fit of the closed gate to the opening be made as tight as possible; in addition, the gate should have a wicket in order to winter period do not force cold air into the garage building while the door is fully open.

Overhead garage doors

To make a garage door frame, you can use aluminum profile, and to arrange the frame for the gate, you can use wooden blocks. WITH outside A corrugated sheet or any other lightweight finishing material is attached to the gate frame with self-tapping screws.

After performing these steps, we get a gate in which the gate opens to the street side. The gate should open in such a way that when the gate is raised, it does not open on its own (this is fraught with injury).

The size of the gate is larger than the length of the opening (about 10 cm). This is done in order to ensure that there is no gap between the gate and the wall of the building (5 cm on the inner sides).

The lower part of the canvas on the sides needs to be equipped with wheels; I used wheels from ordinary roller skates. And so that they could easily move along the wall of the garage, I installed vertical guides: I bought them in hardware store UD profile for installation of drywall (metal thickness 0.6 mm), and used as guides. From the beginning I thought it would bend, but practice has shown that there is not a very large load on the sidewalls of the profile and it can withstand it quite well.

The doors are hung with chains (later replaced with 25x4mm metal strips) on the front wall garage building in such a way that the location of the center of gravity of the canvas is lower than their fastening, and the location of the upper part is close to the opening.

When closed, the position of the lower edge of the leaf should be in a special recess; this is necessary so that the gate does not move away from the building. The canvas should be pressed against the gate opening under the influence of its weight. In the lowest position, the gate must be locked, for which a special latch is attached to it from the inside.

What it all looks like in practice:

Another simple and inexpensive option for a gate lifting mechanism

To make it easier to lift the gate leaf and make it easier to maintain it in the uppermost position, it is necessary to equip the structure with a counterweight, the selection of which is made in accordance with the weight of the leaf. The roller axles are equipped with cables, which must be passed through the blocks and loaded with a counterweight.

At the bottom of the gate, from the outside, you should install the usual door handle, which helps with closing and opening gates because it is convenient to use.

That's all about production technology. Using these instructions, you can easily build a lift-type gate in your garage.

Several more options for overhead garage doors - video

And sealing various (including garage) premises. Such structures consist of a spring that absorbs vibration of the canvas, other fittings and guides. The canvas itself is equipped with special mechanisms designed for remote opening/closing using the remote control included in the kit.

Sectional doors found mainly in rooms where free space is limited. When opened, the canvas rises up, which significantly saves free space.

Attention! Gate panels, which are made in any color, are coated with a special polymer coating during manufacturing, which protects the structure from corrosion and ensures a long service life.

If desired, a durable material can be built into the canvas acrylic window for garage lighting purposes, and thanks to insulating sandwich panels, the design is able to work in a fairly wide temperature range(from -50ᵒС to +70ᵒС).

It is also worth highlighting the safety of such a design, because closing is ensured by a special locking system, which makes it possible to automatically lock the panel immediately after lifting. With proper operation and strict adherence to the manufacturer's instructions, the structure will last about ten years without repair or replacement of individual elements. Now let's figure out how to assemble with your own hands.

Varieties of design

Modern sectional doors are suitable for all types of premises.

Attention! Garages built earlier often do not correspond to the current ones. building standards, as a result of which gates are produced in various modifications.

Vertical lift structures

Designed for garages with great height rise. They are sold exclusively in construction hypermarkets and are distinguished by the fact that they occupy minimal space during installation.

High lift structures

Such gates are more expensive and are used where the small height does not allow for vertical lifting of the door leaf. The high price is explained by the use of hanging brackets, special guides and large quantity Supplies.

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Standard lift designs

Used in rooms that are completely ready for installation, with minimum height lintels minimum 18 cm. All elements are made of of stainless steel. The simplest and convenient option, therefore the most popular.

Low rise structures

Low-lift gates are suitable in conditions of limited opening height (lintel). Control elements and torsion springs are attached to the ceiling, and if it is low, then the entire apparatus is fixed on the back of the guides. More specifically, such a device consists of:

• torsion shaft;
• winding pulleys;
• balancing springs.

After selection suitable design you can begin preparatory work.

Prices for sectional doors

Stage 1. Equipment preparation

Before you begin, you should prepare all the necessary tools.

1. This is especially necessary if the gate width exceeds 5 m. The fact is that ordinary water levels give a certain error (from 1.5 cm to 3 cm), which is unacceptable when installing sectional doors.
2. Electric drill for fastening individual elements at height.
3. 1.5 kW hammer drill for making holes in concrete.
4. Other tools: screwdriver, wire cutters, pliers.

Attention! The above list of tools is incomplete, it all depends on individual characteristics gate and quality of opening preparation.

Various fastening elements will also be required, regardless of whether the walls are made of concrete or loose sandstone.

Stage 2. Measurements

Before ordering a sectional structure, you need to take careful measurements of the opening and the room as a whole.

Step 1. First, the value H is measured - the height of the opening. In this case, it is not the specific height that is indicated, but the place for the vehicle to enter. Let's assume the height is 200 cm. In this case, you must specify 30 cm more when ordering, because after installation the clear passage will be 180 cm.

Step 3. The width of the opening (B) is determined. The resulting figure increases by 2 cm on each side, taking into account the future design.

Step 4. The technical gap (b1, b2) is determined, at least 8 cm on each side. This will provide free access to the fastening elements during service.

Step 5. Finally, measure the depth of the garage (L). A special feature of sectional doors is that the door leaf rises to the ceiling, so the depth must be greater than the height.

Stage 3. Preparing the opening

After measurements and preparation of tools, they order them themselves. Production usually takes approximately two weeks. During this time, you can prepare the opening.

Step 1. First of all, the walls and ceiling are plastered (if this has not been done previously). This can be explained quite simply: after installing the gate guides, access to unprepared areas will be inaccessible.

Step 2. The plane of each wall is checked in relation to the neighboring ones.

Attention! If the opening is not in line with the walls, then installing the gate will not work.

Such structures have the correct horizontal shape, so even the slightest errors in the construction of the garage are unacceptable. Of course, the gate can also be placed on curved surfaces (you will have to work hard), but in this case the strength of the fasteners and aesthetics will be in question. Yes and in winter time it will blow snow and cold air, which will lead to freezing of the room.

Step 3. The walls and ceiling are finished with a metal corner.

Attention! If you have no experience, it is better to entrust the preparation of the garage to professionals, and after completing the work, check the results using a level. If specifications are not met, the owner will have to frequently carry out repairs and replace components, and the service life will accordingly be reduced.

Stage 4. Installation of sectional doors

Attention ! Independent joining fabrics is an extremely complex process that only experienced craftsmen can handle. Therefore, it is better to order ready-made gates and install them in the frame.

Step 1. First, all weak coating is removed or strengthened. The horizontalness of the floor is checked (the permissible error in this case is only 1 mm). If everything is in order, you can begin preparing the panels for installation. It must be remembered that such gates are quite expensive, so the canvas should be handled with extreme care so as not to accidentally damage it.

Step 2. Next, markings are applied to attach the guides. The vertical profiles are fixed first - they are attached to the wall using mounting screws (these have a long leg). Then, focusing on the vertical profiles, the horizontal guides are fixed. It is important that the “rails” are positioned strictly at right angles to each other, otherwise the canvas will not be able to rise.

Step 3. Next, the panels are assembled (if ready-made gates were not purchased). In this case, you need to carefully measure everything, because sectional doors, as mentioned above, do not tolerate distortions. If they do form, then planks cannot be used for leveling. different sizes or polyurethane foam, otherwise the dimensions of the structure will be disrupted in the future.

Instead, it is better to use iron gaskets of different thicknesses.

Step 4. Next, attach the controls and lifting mechanism. The accuracy of all measurements is checked.

Before the beginning installation work You should read the manufacturer's instructions. Many companies (such as Alutech, Khormane or Dorhan) describe the installation of the structure step by step. Features of installation work may vary depending on the manufacturer, but in general it is a simple procedure.

Step 5. Upon completion of installation, the panels are fixed additional elements(lock, hinges and handles). The castle should be given Special attention– it must be of high quality, since it is intended to protect property.

Step 6. Install the springs that are responsible for opening/closing the gate. On final stage work, the limiters necessary to limit the movement of the web are fixed.

Attention! If you are installing a gate model with, you will also need to install an electric drive. For correct installation and connections, you should also read the instructions for the device.

With the right approach and correct calculations Gate installation takes a maximum of one day.

Stage 5. Verification

The main indicator of correct installation is the presence or absence of clearance when the blade is lowered. In this case, the seals will properly perform their functions of sealing and protecting the garage from precipitation. It is worth noting that the seals should be invisible from the outside. If they are visible, then the measurements were taken incorrectly.

Next, the bottom panel is inspected. The seal fixed at the bottom should fit as tightly as possible to the floor. If a gap is detected, the structure is checked by level. To eliminate defects that are not level, the position of the guides is adjusted.

The last thing to check is the balancing (balancing springs). They can be located on the sides of the profiles or on a torsion beam - it all depends on the area of ​​the canvas. If you raise the gate by 1.5 meters, then the springs should be in place, without falling or rising.

Video - Installation of sectional doors

Sectional door installation diagrams

Torsion mechanism and spring charging

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Technologies do not stand still, which directly affects many designs. This statement is also true for garage doors. At one time the most common option was swing gates, but gradually they began to use sliding models instead, which after some time replaced lifting models. Speaking about the latest version of garage doors, it should be noted their high reliability, due to which they become an impregnable barrier for burglars.

An important feature of overhead gates is that they do not require extra bed when using the garage. This allows the owner to have greater freedom to maneuver when he needs to enter the garage. Despite the fact that many companies offer overhead garage doors, every car owner is able to make this design themselves. You just need to prepare necessary tool, take care of assistants and become familiar with the technology of performing the work.

Types of overhead gates

All overhead garage doors presented today can be divided into two types:

• rotary;
• sectional.

Installation of overhead gates seems the most reasonable solution in a situation where:

• the level of placement of the lintel of the garage opening is too low or it is missing altogether;
• the owner is faced with the task of ensuring increased reliability of the gate structure;
• The owner had a desire to equip his garage with a more modern version of the door in terms of design.

It makes sense to think about installing sectional doors when there is enough space in the garage to move the structure from a vertical to a horizontal position. In terms of installation technology, they are similar to rotary ones: the location of their placement is the inside of the opening. The basis of the gate panel design forms several sections, which remain mobile relative to each other. When using such a design, access to the garage is opened by moving the sections up along guides installed on the surface of the walls and ceiling of the garage.

How to make up-and-over gates with your own hands?

The first stage of work is the development of a drawing. This the sketch is standard, so you can easily find it on the Internet.

Based on the example drawing, you can start taking measurements to obtain the necessary data to create your own sketch. For this we need a pencil and a ruler. During measurements, it is necessary to determine the following parameters:

• opening height;
• opening width;
• lintel height (meaning the distance starting from top point opening and ending at the level where the ceiling meets the wall);
• the distance at which the opening is removed from the side wall;
• garage depth.

Once the drawing is created, you can proceed to creating the frame. The frame from an old gate can serve as a basis for it. You can also do it differently - make the frame yourself, using wooden beams as the material.

Frame design

The standard version requires the following components:

To make wooden box, you should ensure that you have the following materials:

• beam having a length of 2.3 meters and a cross-section of 120 X 80 mm - 2 pcs.;
• timber having a length of 2.75 meters and a similar cross-section as the first - 1 pc.

For connecting bars use metal corners , which can be replaced with plates.

A 35 x 35 mm corner can be used as a basis for the door leaf frame. The inner part of such a frame is sheathed from the inside with a board, and with inside- with help steel sheet. When determining frame dimensions you should focus on the dimensions, which the opening of your garage has. Most often, the canvas has the following dimensions - 2.5 X 2.1 meters.

To create a support for the spring, channel No. 8 is used. This element must have a length of 70 mm.

To make a guide rail, it is permissible to use several 40 x 40 mm angles. It is very important that the length of the rail exactly matches the width of the gate panel. One end of it must have a plate with which the rail will be installed to horizontal beam boxes. Having stepped back 12 cm from the other end, they begin to fasten by welding a piece of channel, the length of which should be 100 mm. The installation of the rail to the ceiling beam is carried out through the upper flange of the channel, for fixing which a bolted connection is used.

The hinge joint is made from a corner. To do this, you need to make a hole in it with a diameter of 9 mm. Next, it is fixed to the frame, after which, using welding, a plate with a similar hole is installed. The plate used must have the following dimensions - 50 x 40 x 5 mm.

These are the main jobs that need to be done when making up-and-over gates with your own hands. Large there won't be any difficulties here, however, it will be easier for you to perform operations if you have an assistant.

Installation of sectional doors

If you have an idea to make sectional doors with your own hands completely from the very beginning, we recommend that you abandon this idea. They are distinguished by the presence complex design, and therefore you are unlikely to be able to manufacture these gates as required in accordance with the technology. It will be much easier for you if you buy ready-made gates, which any owner can install on their own. To avoid problems while performing this work, there are some important points to keep in mind:

• Installation work should be performed using factory consumables. The use of cheaper analogues of unknown quality may negatively affect the quality of the installation;
• during installation should be guided by original drawings manufacturer;
• make sure that all the elements are in their place. Errors in their placement may affect the operation of the installed gate.

Sectional door installation process

Work begins with preparing the opening, following the requirements of sectional door manufacturers. It should be remembered that, according to their assurances, purchased from them products will demonstrate trouble-free operation provided that the lintel and shoulders of the opening are located exactly in the same plane. In this case, it is unacceptable to skew the vertical and horizontal of these elements, which should form a regular rectangle. To make it easier to comply with the requirements of perpendicularity and parallelism, you should use a measuring level.

You need to make sure that in the garage, when the opening is fully open, there will be enough space to install the panel. A similar check should be performed when you decide on a design option.

The depth of the garage must match the height of the door. In this case, an allowance of 500 mm is allowed if you do not intend to equip the gate with an automatic opening mechanism. If you want to add automation to the design, you will need to increase the height of the gate by 1000 mm.

It is also important to remember that the weight of the gate will put pressure on the ceiling and lintel. For this reason, materials of increased strength should be used for their manufacture. The material of the shoulder pads should also have the same properties, since they will act as the installation site for the gate guides.

You can easily handle the installation automatic gates do it yourself if you have experience working with electrical equipment. If you have not yet managed to acquire a garage on your site, then Alternatively, consider sliding gates, which can also be equipped with an automatic drive.

Having finished preparing the opening, you can choose a place for fastening and guide elements.

It is very important to assemble the section correctly. Install first bottom panel. Try to do everything as carefully as possible, paying special attention to distortions and gaps between individual structural elements that should be absent. It is forbidden to eliminate them using improvised means in the form of polyurethane foam or planks.

Try follow the assembly instructions exactly, since if there is a violation, the likelihood that at some point a malfunction will occur in the operation of the gate increases.

Next, you can proceed to placing the canvas in its place. Pay special attention to ensure that it fits as tightly as possible to the base. This is done by changing the position of the adjustment brackets.

Standard design overhead sectional doors provides for the presence of seals, which can be made on the basis of rubber and polymer rubber. Installation location rubber seal the side of the panel adjacent to the floor will protrude. As for the rubber element, it should be attached to the top and to the sides.

Having completed the installation of the gate, you can begin attaching handles, locks, bolts, as well as other elements and the automation system.

Do not forget that the DIY installation procedure for overhead and sectional doors has its own characteristics. To choose the most suitable option, proceed not only from your own preferences, but also from the size of your garage.

Pay special attention to the material from which the guides will be made. It must be metal of sufficient thickness, then the elements will be able to cope with the weight of the door leaf. High must have reliability and door leaf , however, if you wish, you can arrange it outer part using plastic. Thanks to such a decision, you will give it modern look, which will make it as similar as possible to the factory version.

Be especially careful with the rollers, as among all the structural elements they are the least protected. When installing them, make sure they are secured as securely as possible. However, first you need to decide suitable option rollers. Considering that they act as a moving element of the gate structure, their strength characteristics will be the lowest.

Most owners are most often limited to installing one or two rollers. It is best if you choose a caster system that consists of more elements. By acting in this way, you can count on their high reliability, and if one roller breaks, this will not affect the operation of the entire structure. The gate will function without any visible changes, and you will have the opportunity to find a suitable replacement.

Do-it-yourself installation of overhead gates - effective solution garage protection problems, which, among other things, will provide you with comfort when using them. Any owner can do this work. But here, as in any other matter, it is important to pay especially careful attention to the nuances. When you decide to make a lift-type garage door with your own hands, carefully select the materials that should have high performance strength.

Also it is important to strictly follow the installation technology, taking into account the features of the garage. If you follow all the recommendations, you can expect that your new garage door will serve for a long time without requiring much attention to its maintenance.

Stands out among its peers in some ways advantages. Firstly, they are made from whole cloth, which can be made very resistant to hacking attempts. Secondly, up and over gates V open form do not take up as much space in the space in front of the garage as swing doors do.

Thirdly, with sufficient experience and skill in working with sensors and electric drives, they can be made automatic that open when you press the remote control.

An additional, but nevertheless important advantage of a self-made overhead garage door is great opportunities optionally decor– the gate can be sheathed with clapboard, plastic panels, steel and much more.

Overhead garage doors - dimensions:

But in addition to the advantages, you need to remember shortcomings. The main disadvantage of up and over gates is that open position they are installed horizontally under the ceiling, taking about 20 cm on the height of the opening, which in some situations can cause inconvenience (for example, when you are trying to drive into a garage in a tall SUV).

A significant disadvantage of a solid canvas is that if it is damaged, it will be necessary to replace not a separate element, but the entire structure at once. In addition, it can be quite heavy, which puts heavy loads on the frame and lifting system.

Rising garage doors have one more disadvantage: they can only be used in rectangular openings. But here it should be remembered that garages with arched or other shaped openings are extremely rare.

Do-it-yourself up-and-over garage doors - blueprints:

We buy everything you need

Now it's time to take a pen, a few sheets of paper and make a list of everything you need to make overhead gates to the garage with your own hands. All this can be purchased at the nearest construction department store, so with the search for materials and tools big problems should not arise.

So for homemade overhead gates for the garage we need:

1. Wooden beam section 100x100 And 120x80 mm. They can be replaced steel profile comparative strength.
2. Corners 40x40 and thickness 4 mm.
3. Channel 40x80 mm.
4. Material for canvas: thick boards 25 mm, corrugated sheets or plastic panels.
5. Steel rod diameter 8 mm.
6. Two springs with internal diameter 30 mm.
7. Anchor bolts and screws.

As for tools, first of all, we need a tape measure, an angle and a level to carefully check that the dimensions of the overhead garage door are correct.

To work with metal we need an angle grinder (also better known as an angle grinder) and welding machine. In addition, we need to saw wooden beam and carry out other work with it, which means we need electric jigsaw, drill and screwdriver. Well, what would a repair be without a hammer, screwdrivers and wrenches?

Pre-planning

How to do overhead gates to the garage yourself? Together with a tape measure and a level, you should go to the opening to find out the dimensions of the lifting homemade gate for the garage. This is a very important stage, which further determines whether your work will be successful.

After this, you can take a sheet of paper and start making your own blueprints overhead garage doors. So, they will consist of a solid canvas, an opening, a frame under the ceiling and moving mechanisms.

First of all, you need to carefully measure the drawing lifting garage doors in all sizes, so that in the future there will be no inconsistencies and problems during manufacturing. It will be useful to make a plan from several views, including isometry.

If at this stage you have difficulties, try to find a friend with experience in compiling drawings and, even better, gate making. Made with your own hands blueprints overhead garage doors? Now it's time to take action!

Do-it-yourself garage doors - blueprints:

Do-it-yourself lifting garage doors: step-by-step instructions

How to do up and over gates to the garage with your own hands?

1. First of all, we need to equip opening. Vertical supports made of timber 120x80 mm should be dug into the garage (if it is already filled) or the ground (if not yet) by 20-30 millimeters; for greater reliability, the depth can be increased. Both vertical and horizontal beams will be attached to the walls of the garage using anchor bolts.
2. Assembling the frame for ceiling. To do this, a horizontal beam for the guides should be installed from the opening at a distance of approximately the length of the gate. It is important that it is parallel to the horizontal beam of the opening and is the same in height throughout its entire length; distortions are unacceptable.
3. It is assembled from two metal corners by welding guide rail, along which the roller mounted on the canvas will move. The distances between the corner vertices should be carefully monitored during assembly. Two such rails must be attached to the upper beams; for this you can use metal fittings and self-tapping screws.
4. We manufacture canvas frame. For it, you can take a wooden beam, or metal corners welded in square profile. For better durability of the canvas, transverse or diagonal beams can be welded (or attached) to the main frame. Don't forget about the rollers at the top of the structure.
5. When using fastening material, you need sheathe the canvas the material you have chosen.
6. This point in the manufacture of overhead gates is very important and great attention should be paid to it. Using corners and fasteners, you need to make movable brackets on both support beams. The levers of their channels should be attached to them, which will push the blade upward.
7. To keep the gate open, you need springs. They are attached to the bottom of the supports, to the bracket and to the end of the channel. When the door is raised, the spring is compressed and does not allow spontaneous lowering: closing the gate will require considerable effort. It would not be superfluous to equip the fastening of the spring to the bracket and channel with a tension regulator.
8. Final stage gate manufacturing– installation of all elements, insulation of the canvas and fastening of the decorative covering to the sheathing.

Do-it-yourself lifting garage doors (from profile):

Further up and over gates for a garage can be improved by adding the ability to automatically open and close. To do this, you will need an electric drive, a signal receiver and a control panel. As the latter, you can use a key fob for a car alarm, and as a drive - either a reverse winch or a power window mechanism.

Don't forget to install a reliable locking system, which will protect your garage from illegal entry. If you often come here and you don’t need to lift the canvas every time, then you can make a cutout in it for the door.

In addition, you can make inserts in the canvas from glass or any other light-transmitting material, so you will save on the garage during daylight hours.

As you can see, do it yourself up and over gates getting into the garage is not so difficult, the main thing is not even good skills in working with metal and wood, but careful planning and compliance with the dimensions of the garage overhead gates. If everything was done correctly, such gates will serve you for a very long time.

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