When you hear the word barn, you think of a hut on chicken legs, in which household tools and all other items are stored so as not to litter the area. Any owner of a private house can easily build a door to such a room. But the level of today's life is such that the barn in some mansions and houses resembles a palace, the door to which must correspond to the status of the room.
Any barn door myself unusual design made of quality wood can be purchased at construction stores and others retail outlets. The problem is that the cost of such a door sometimes shocks the buyer. There are at least two ways out of every situation. If funds do not allow us to buy a door, we will build it ourselves.
Every owner can build a barn door. For these purposes, you need to arm yourself with patience and the recommended instructions. In this case, the result will exceed all expectations. The door will be made of pine boards with a thickness of 25 to 30 mm. Before starting work, you need to check the quality building material, which should not have cracks or warping.
The panel kit for the future door requires that there be no gaps in it. Glue is evenly applied to the edges of two adjacent boards, after which they are connected. Then you need to use a carpentry tool called a wedge to press the pieces together on both sides. The vima consists of two boards, which are bolted together through spacers. The principle of operation of the tool is simple:
1. The door panel parts are placed in the frame and compressed by wedges located on opposite sides.
2. The vima must be placed every 50 centimeters of the shield for uniform and strong gluing.
3. To prevent the boards from sticking to the wedge, film or paper is placed between them.
4. The shield is removed from the wedge after the glue has thickened.
There is another way to compress the shield: it is tied with belts or cords, tying them in a ring around the shield and tightening it with a bar. After the glue thickens, the shield is freed from cords and belts.
You need to squeeze it moderately, since the glue should not all come out. Otherwise it will weaken the shield. In order for the glue to remain between the boards, it is allowed to thicken and only after that the process of compressing the shield begins. The glue that comes out on the surface of the shield is thoroughly wiped with a wet cloth.
Before further work, the shield is left for a day until completely dry glue, then sanded, freeing from remnants of paper or film gaskets and glue. The shield needs to be strengthened with a frame so that it does not warp, then cut to the size of the door leaf, equipped with fittings and painted. After these procedures, the door will be completely ready for use.
In terms of design, quality and strength, it will not be inferior to those made in production conditions. In terms of financial costs and aesthetic pleasure, its quality will far exceed them, since it was made with one’s own hands.
A barn is a functional building on plot of land used for storing garden tools and various instruments. As a rule, they are built on private land plots used for permanent residence or rest. Increasingly, such buildings are becoming permanent structures that have windows and doors, are divided into compartments and may even have heating. Today we’ll talk about how to properly make a wooden barn door with your own hands.
Undoubtedly, you can buy ready-made system or order it individually from manufacturers. However, if you have certain knowledge and have the material and tools available, why not try to make it yourself. The process is not complicated, and such experience will always come in handy. Moreover, we will tell you about all the intricacies of making a homemade wooden door.
Before starting the process, you should make sure that you have available necessary materials and tools:
- plywood;
- boards;
- fasteners;
- slats;
- accessories;
- wood glue;
- Styrofoam;
- nails;
- hardboard;
- furniture dowels;
- drill;
- electric jigsaw;
- hammer.
Preparatory activities
Regardless of whether you do it yourself simple doors made of wood or more complex designs Before starting work, we take measurements. You should carefully measure the doorway several times. Moreover, we determine the parameters of not only the canvas, but also the box, and then the structure as a whole.
Now let's move on to preparing the material. For a homemade wooden door, choose only high-quality boards. Using a jigsaw, we cut the boards into elements of equal thickness, taking into account the previously made measurements.
Remember that raw materials with defects will sooner or later play a cruel joke on you. Therefore, it is better to replace low-quality wood with smooth, straight wood without chips or cracks.
Sequencing
For subsequent fastening, we make identical holes (several pieces) in the boards with a drill. If you decide to make a simple wooden door with your own hands, then 4 holes are enough. They should be half as deep furniture dowels. The diameters must also match.
Next, cover each hole and dowel with glue, insert the dowel into the hole so as to connect the boards. We do this with all elements. To make a DIY wooden barn door more beautiful in appearance and have a stronger structure, it is recommended to use dowels. We make them from slats 1-2 cm wide. The easiest way is to attach the dowel to the main structure by nailing it on top of the door panel.
It is recommended to insulate the canvas if workpieces and tools will be stored in the shed in winter. As insulation for a simple wooden door, you can use foam plastic or hardboard. You can combine materials. From the selected raw materials, we cut out one or several sheets of appropriate sizes and attach them with inside designs. Thermal insulation of a simple wooden door can also be done with polyurethane foam.
Now we sew up the thermal insulation layer. From plywood we cut out sheets suitable for the size of the canvas, which are then attached on top of the insulation. For fastenings we take wood screws. If there is no plywood or you want a denser structure, cover the inside with boards.
Installation of the structure
Before installing a wooden door made from boards, made by yourself, you should walk over the surface with sandpaper, leveling upper layer. After this we cover the structure protective agent or varnish.
Before you install it yourself homemade doors made of wood, you need to look at the existing door frame and, if necessary, repair it. If it is not suitable for further use, you need to make a new one. To do this, place the product on flat surface(floor, ground), measure it, cut it out the right size boards and knock them together.
Now we install the box in the opening. After installing it, you should try on the product by inserting a thick sheet of paper between the canvas and the box. The door should fit tightly into the frame. Now let's install the hinges - they should be comfortable for you. They differ depending on whether the door opens forward or backward, right or left. We screw one part of the loop to the box, and the other to the canvas. Now you need to check whether it opens/closes well and fits tightly into the box. If all is well, attach the handles.
We presented step by step how to make a door out of wood with your own hands. As you can see, the process of creation and installation is not difficult if you follow the sequence of actions and use quality materials and tools.
Next to a private house or cottage there is always a free plot of land where you can build a small but extremely useful structure - a barn. Its purpose is varied, from storing equipment and solid fuel for the oven, before keeping animals. Wood is most often used to build a shed. And this is completely justified: it is affordable, durable and easy to use. You can build the structure yourself, following simple step-by-step instructions.
The first questions that will need to be resolved before starting construction: where and what to build the barn from? The area of plots is often limited, so you need to use the land to the maximum. As an option, you can build a shed against one of the walls of the house or fence. If there is enough space, then you can choose absolutely any place, the main thing is that the building is convenient to use.
You can build a wooden shed from different materials:
The first two types of wood will provide a high-quality, durable and warm construction, but the construction process requires large financial and physical costs. The remaining types are suitable for lightweight structures that will be used as storage space; they will certainly cost less, and even one person can build such a shed.
Advantages of a wooden shed:
- Possibility to build “warm” and “cold” versions of the structure;
- Fast construction time;
- Availability and wide range of materials for construction;
- Ecological purity of wood;
- Possibility of using any decorative finishing and lightweight types of foundation.
Don't forget about the appearance of the barn. It should be harmoniously combined with other buildings on the site. Exterior unity can be achieved through modern finishing materials, such as siding or corrugated sheeting. 
In order not to make a mistake when calculating the amount of materials, it is necessary to prepare a plan in advance with exact dimensions barn and make markings on a piece of land. 
You also need to stock up on fasteners, tools and materials for arranging the foundation and decorative finishing, if required.
Construction of a shed from timber or logs
If the outbuilding must last for many years, then it is best to choose timber or logs as the basis for the walls, because the service life of buildings made from them can reach 70 years. These materials will provide high-quality thermal insulation in case of keeping livestock or poultry indoors. The building is also suitable for storing equipment. To build a large barn, additional labor will be required.
It is better not to use a shed made of timber or logs for storing firewood, since it does not have sufficient ventilation to dry the heating oil.
Foundation preparation
If there is no time to prepare the foundation, you can replace it with pillars dug to a depth of 60-80 cm.
The principle of laying the foundation is similar to that described above.
Strapping and erection of frame
It is more convenient to start construction by arranging a site that will serve as a floor and foundation for the construction of walls. Bottom harness it needs to be made from 150x150 mm timber, treated with an antiseptic. The foundation must first be covered with roofing felt to protect the structure from moisture. 
The strapping bars can be butt-joined and fixed metal corners, or half a tree. In the second case, the joints must be secured with nails or studs.
The floor joists are attached to the frame with special brackets or corners. To do this, 50-60 mm boards are placed on edge and fixed with self-tapping screws onto the beams in increments of no more than 60 cm. The location of the joists must be aligned along the upper edge of the trim so that when laying the floor the surface is level.
The next stage is installation of the floor. It can be fixed with self-tapping screws or nails. It is important to ensure that there are no gaps, and that the outer contours of the floorboard or OSB coincide with the bottom trim. 
Then the racks are mounted at the corners of the base and secured with the top trim. To make your work easier when building a pitched roof, the racks can be immediately adjusted to size, two of them should be 50-80 cm higher. For gable roof All racks must be made the same. Next, additional supports are installed along the perimeter of the walls every 50 cm and openings are formed for windows and doors. 
Roof construction
For a shed it is advisable to build pitched roof- it's fast and economical. Moreover, the attic in such small buildings is rarely used.
If top harness stands at an angle, then the rafters from the boards can be laid directly on it, turning them on the edge. The distance between them should be no more than 50 cm so that the roof can withstand a large snow load.
On rafter system board sheathing is laid. Step depends on roofing material. Under roofing felt, the sheathing must be continuous; under ondulin, boards can be laid at a distance of no more than 40 cm; under corrugated sheeting, a step of 60 cm is acceptable. 
Wall cladding and installation of doors and windows
You can cover the walls with OSB or boards (edged and unedged). Plates and edged board laid end to end and secured with self-tapping screws or nails. Unedged lumber They are mounted with an overlap so that there are no gaps between the boards. 
It is better to use ready-made windows, since their manufacture requires the skills of a carpenter. The door can also be custom made from wood, metal or plastic, or cut from OSB board and reinforced with bars.
All stages of the construction of a frame shed can be clearly studied in the presented video.
Finishing
OSB or board does not always look attractive. In addition, if the boards are waterproof, then the lumber needs protection from moisture, sunlight and insects. Therefore, the decorative cladding of a frame barn is practically required condition durability and aesthetic appearance.
You can also arrange a cellar under the barn, which you can make yourself.
You can sheathe the building different types materials. When choosing them, you should focus on the exterior of adjacent buildings. For example, siding can perfectly imitate brick, logs and other materials; if corrugated sheets are used in the decoration of the house, then the barn should be sheathed with the same, choosing the appropriate shade. 
House or country outbuildings are most often built from wood and its derivatives. These materials provide variability in construction and the quality of the finished shed. If all the work is done correctly, the building will last a very long time, retain its attractive appearance and will not lose its functionality. Therefore, it is so important to follow all stages of construction from laying the foundation to decorative finishing.
To arrange the opening utility room Practical owners purchase inexpensive but fully functional door designs. The article talks about choosing and ordering a door to a barn or outbuilding. You will learn what requirements apply to input products, get acquainted with the qualities of inexpensive and reliable design, as well as with the features of metal and wooden models.
The door as the basis for security Source: allamericanwholesalers.com
About the requirements for doors
Anyone who lives outside the city acquires a substantial amount of things - this and garden tools, And construction tool, and everything that helps maintain order on the site. This entire arsenal is stored in different ways, often in a house or garage. But the most common storage method is a shed or outbuilding (which often surpasses any shed in its capabilities).
In such outbuildings it is not customary to install expensive products equipped with an Italian or Israeli lock. A wooden door will do the job of isolating the room from the street. If the building is brick and is intended to store something more valuable (not only a lawn mower, but also, for example, an ATV), a practical owner will think about metal protection. Whatever the door for a utility room or barn, it must satisfy the following conditions:
Reliability. The protective function is the main one by default. Reliability depends on the level of burglary resistance, and this depends on the material and design of the door leaf, as well as on the quality of the lock.
Practicality. Cost and ease of operation play an important role when choosing a particular model.
Dimensions. The size is set based on specific conditions. It is worth considering the width of the opening if you plan to store a walk-behind tractor or garden wheelbarrow in the shed.
Lifetime. The door structure must demonstrate wear resistance; special requirements are placed on the metal sheet, which must not be susceptible to corrosion.
Appearance . In many cases, the owners want the door to fit into the design concept of the site, and will consider the finishing of the door from an aesthetic point of view.
Types of structures
A properly equipped outbuilding cannot do without modern, high-quality and convenient door. The simplest classification door design- according to the material of manufacture, and here the choice is small: your barn (or outbuilding) will most likely be decorated with a door leaf made of metal or wood. To manufacture it, you need quite high qualifications; you can make it yourself only if you have the appropriate skills and experience.
In order for the door to perform its functions without fail, in most cases you should focus on purchasing finished model or to order, if for any reason you need non-standard option. The door structure includes a frame and door leaves; Based on the number of canvases, models are distinguished:
Single-sex(single-leaf hinged). Classic version, which protects the contents of the building from prying eyes. Both metal and wooden options are common.
Double-field(double-leaf hinged). Two canvases of the same width.
One and a half. The canvases have different widths.
Sliding. Dignity sliding model is saving space, which is sometimes very convenient. The second plus is that you don’t need a door frame to install it. Sliding doors can also have one or two leaves.
As a rule, doors for outbuildings are made solid (solid), which is fully justified. protective function. Sometimes there are glazed structures that increase daylight premises (often it is complemented by a transom on top). Some metal models, related to technical ones, are produced with double-glazed windows.
Features of metal doors for outbuildings
Metal doors for a barn or outbuilding have the following features:
Design. Release everyone entrance doors regulated by GOST 31173–2003. For economy-class products, this means that the door leaf consists of one sheet of cold-rolled steel and is mounted on a welded or solid-bent frame. For the manufacture of inexpensive models applies steel sheet thickness 1.2-1.5 mm; sometimes there are also stiffening ribs, characteristic of more expensive options.
Video description
ABOUT sliding doors in loft style in the following video:
Lock. To protect outbuildings, locks of the second or third class of burglary resistance are chosen, which is quite enough to protect the contents of the barn from unprofessional burglary (even a fourth class lock will not save you from a professional one).
Loop system. The hinges are selected according to the dimensions; they must be strong: not deform and reliably support the weight of the canvas. Depending on the weight of the sash, from two to four hinges are designed.
Insulation. Most doors for outbuildings do not have a thermal insulation layer or sealing contours, which reduces the cost of the entrance unit. If it is important for the owners to maintain an acceptable temperature in the utility room winter time, polystyrene foam will help increase the level of thermal insulation of the product. If you want a soundproofing effect, the door leaf on the inside is supplemented with a layer of mineral wool, polyurethane foam or basalt slab.
On our website you can find contacts construction companies that offer. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.
Appearance. The door leaf is painted with primer or polymer (which is somewhat more expensive) paint. Powder coated doors are also produced. Any coating plays a protective and decorative role and increases the service life of the product, protecting against corrosion and mechanical stress.
Details. The door closer and ergonomic handle will make the operation of the doors more comfortable. TO additional options includes a peephole, insulation and (or) sealing contours; You may consider it necessary to install armored linings on the locks.
Features of wooden doors for outbuildings
Despite the solid characteristics metal doors for a barn, wooden models boast a number of advantages:
Versatility. Classical wooden surface looks organic on any facade, in any architectural style.
Long term services. Correctly and timely processed wood significantly increases the service life of the door. For protection, you can use an additional layer of varnish.
Performance characteristics. Wood does not freeze during severe frosts, has excellent heat and sound insulation. Installing a three-layer wooden door or two (50 mm thick) in a heated room will solve the problem of retaining heat in the winter. The room will not be cooled and you will save money on heating.
Tamper resistance. A door made of solid wood, reinforced with reliable hinges and a lock, is comparable in resistance level to its metal counterpart.
Environmental friendliness. Wood - natural material, the environmental friendliness of which no one has doubted for a long time.
Diversity. The construction market has wide choose doors made from different woods(pine, oak, larch); the tree is treated with an antifungal solution. When made to order, it is possible to decorate with metal (forged) parts.
Video description
About installing a wooden door in the following video:
Choosing street doors for a utility room or barn
The model is selected depending on the type of outbuilding; it must guarantee safety both at night and during the absence of the owners. If you are planning to purchase (or order) doors, the right decision there will be an appeal to the relevant organization; Such cooperation has many advantages:
High quality. A company with a narrow specialization ensures the strength and durability of the product thanks to the detailed work and experience of craftsmen who have been working in this field for a long time.
Careful selection of material. For production, high-quality metal and durable wood species are used, selected the best fittings, due to which the product is reliable and functional.
The price corresponds to the quality and is formed depending on the dimensions, shape, material, and the presence of insulation.
Standards. The products are manufactured in accordance with GOST (with mandatory quality control) and are safe for health, which is confirmed by a certificate.
Custom design. Ready-made doors are made for a specific opening. Perhaps the opening of your shed is designed for large items and has non-standard sizes. In this case, the optimal solution would be to order a one-and-a-half or two-leaf design. You cannot do without individual execution if you want all doors to be in the same style and the design to make a pleasant impression.
Changes. The package can be modified if desired by the customer. Replacement isn't just about hardware; the door can be equipped ventilation grille, install an additional lock, and a double-glazed window on the metal structure.
Installation. They are doing it experienced specialists. They perform the whole range of work: prepare the opening, install the frame, install the canvas, seal the cracks. On average, the work takes two to three hours.
Conclusion
Technical doors, designed to protect the contents of a barn or outbuilding, are located in the inexpensive price segment. Reducing the cost does not mean reducing quality. Usually for metal structures budget price formed through the use of slightly thinner steel, inexpensive façade coating ( powder paint, nitro enamel, varnish), simple but reliable hinges, handles and locks. If insulation is optional, then installation rubber seals masters recommend in any case. The seal extends the service life: softens impacts, improves heat and sound insulation, and does not allow odors to pass through.
Now on construction markets and it’s easy to buy any barn door in stores. But why spend money on such a purchase if you can make a reliable and reliable one with your own hands? durable design, spending a minimum of money on materials?
Barn door - where to start?
Construction economic block, a permanent barn or a similar building cannot be considered completely completed unless it is equipped with a reliable and durable door. For buildings we are interested in ideal option The entrance structure is rightfully considered to be a product made from boards. It is quite possible to make and install such a door with your own hands. For construction wooden structure you will need the following materials:
- slats and boards;
- wood glue;
- sheets of plywood (they can be replaced with lining strips);
- fittings and fasteners;
- dowels for furniture;
- foam or hardboard.
Self-made door
We begin assembling wooden doors with our own hands by measuring the opening where the structure will be installed. You need to decide on geometric parameters directly the door leaf and the frame for it. The next step is preparing materials. Purchased wooden crafts(for a shed you can use cut dry 2.5–3 cm pine boards) should be carefully planed so that their thickness is approximately the same. If the wood has serious defects - clearly visible signs of warping, deep cracks - it is advisable to replace the boards with better ones. After this, use an electric jigsaw to cut the prepared wood products, focusing on the previously taken measurements.
We make the entrance structure with our own hands - a minimum of difficulties
Drill small holes in boards cut according to specified parameters using an electric drill. They are needed for fastening. For standard door with a height of no more than 1.6 m, three holes are usually sufficient. If you decide to make a more massive structure with your own hands, you may need four fastening points. The depth of the holes should be equal to half the length of the furniture dowels, and the cross-section should correspond to the diameter of the fasteners used.
Wooden door, made independently
The door to the barn is assembled according to a simple scheme. You need to coat the dowel with adhesive and use it to connect two boards (just insert the fasteners into the prepared holes). Then do the same with other dowels and wooden parts, assembling the entire structure. The door to the barn can be made with or without keys. Experts advise using the first method. Dowels provide greater structural strength and give it a more attractive appearance. Such elements are made from narrow wooden slats (no more than 10 mm thick).
Dowels can be cut into wood. Let’s say right away that this procedure will require you to spend a lot of time and effort. You will need to prepare special grooves for the keys using a hammer and chisel. The operation may take longer. Therefore, when doing all the work with their own hands, home craftsmen usually nail keys onto the assembled door leaf. It is advisable to insulate the constructed door structure. Especially when a barn or outbuilding is used to store any kind of seams or keep animals in the winter.
Thermal insulation is easy to do using hardboard or foam plastic. From sheets of these materials, you cut out products of suitable size and install them on the inside of the door structure.
And you simply blow out all the remaining gaps and cracks. All excess of the latter should be removed after it has completely dried. Apply a layer of thermal insulation plywood sheets or clapboard, fasten them. You can additionally mount another layer of boards. Then the door will perfectly retain heat and at the same time be breathable.
In principle, you have already managed to make high-quality entrance structure for a barn or utility block. You can install it with confidence. But we advise you to further process the manufactured canvas so that it serves you for many years. Simply sand the structure with coarse-grain sandpaper, and then with fine-grain sandpaper. The result of this simple event will be the smoothest possible surface without the slightest irregularities or roughness. All you have to do is treat it with a protective varnish, which will protect the door to the barn from the harmful influences of the weather.
How to install a door - procedure
If the utility block (shed) has a normal door frame, it is allowed to attach a self-made canvas to an old structure. It may need to be adjusted a little (replace the threshold or other elements) and strengthened by installing anchor bolts. If old box not suitable for use, make a new design with your own hands.
Installing barn doors
It is not difficult:
- place the manufactured canvas on a flat surface;
- place it around it wooden blocks For new box;
- cut off unnecessary parts;
- assemble the box.
Before assembling the canvas and the new box, place a 2-mm thick cardboard sheet between them. This must be done. Otherwise, when installing the door, the door leaf will not fit into the frame. Now install the hinges. They come in right and left, choose the ones that suit you. Divide the loops into two parts. One of them is attached to door leaf, the second (it has a special pin) - to the box. Secure the hinges with self-tapping screws. Install the door leaf on the hinges, check the quality of installation - whether the doors close and open well. If everything is fine, screw the valve and handle onto the homemade entrance structure. The door is installed!
