When purchasing a car, owners first of all think about a cozy, warm, comfortable and spacious home for their steel friend. This individual space is called a garage. It can be attached to the house, or it can be a separate small building.

In any case, the garage simply must be equipped with a personal car entrance. Garage Doors– the very first option in search queries for those who want to create this miracle of mechanics and technology with their own hands.

Types of structures

It would seem that there is nothing simpler: choose standard gate under your opening - and not have additional headaches. But folk craftsmen, proving to themselves and the world that they are no strangers, continue to look for new ways to save money and use their own creative powers and technical skills.

Among the wide variety of garage doors, there are basic designs that daily delight even the most demanding car owners with their functionality.

The simplest of them are classic swing models.. They usually consist of two leaves, in one of which the entrance door is installed. Usually, swing gates very massive and take up quite a lot of space. Since their opening requires a fairly large amplitude. They are installed on a metal frame, to which they are attached with durable canopies. Such gates require increased attention: lubrication control hinged mechanisms. Due to insufficient maintenance of swing gates, you can sometimes find them sagging.

Sectional doors for the garage are several metal movable panels connected to each other by hinges. The edges of each part are equipped with special rollers that move along special guides installed in the gate opening. They go to the ceiling, thanks to which sectional doors smoothly go up, while saving space in the room.

There is a convenient variation of this type, when the gate slides to the side.

Folding garage structures also consist of vertical sections. But more often they are swing gates that fold like an accordion on the sides. They can be installed in an opening of any width (the number of sections - canvases - will depend on this).

They can be installed in such a way that they will fold both inward and outward, depending on the size of the room and the need to save it. The main load falls on the walls and ceiling, thus leaving the space free and unused.

One of the most common and easy to install types of garage doors are overhead structures. Like others, they can be automatic, but also have their own unique lever mechanism.

The mechanical model of overhead gates opens and closes with a slight movement of the hand., and by installing an additional bar with a motor, you can get excellent automatic gates on the remote control.

Materials

Any garage door is made from the following basic materials:

• metal (corrugated sheeting);
• tree;
• steel.

Structures made from corrugated sheets have quite long term operation and have high strength. Treated with special anti-corrosion agents, such gates will be resistant to moisture and temperature changes. In addition, caring for metal structures is much easier than caring for any other materials.

Corrugated sheeting is very easy to cut and divided into the necessary sections/sections, removing additional weight load on the guides. However, when independent work above the garage door, it should be taken into account that it is very easy to get deeply cut on the cut edges of the metal. Basic safety rules will protect you from getting an unpleasant injury.

Wooden garage doors are less in demand on the market, but also have their own functional value. Along with metal ones, they have a low price. Wood is always beautiful and natural. Perhaps, this is where all the advantages of the material end.

Wooden gates are fire hazardous, less durable and have very low strength. They are susceptible to rotting even after treatment with antiseptic and other impregnations.

Steel structures are somewhat more expensive than wooden and metal ones, but are just as durable and strong as the latter.

The main horse that most modern car enthusiasts and professionals bet on is sandwich panels. Practical and economical, such gates are good heat and sound insulators. They are very easy to install, insulate and wash. Excellent fire resistance properties will ensure the safety of your car in the garage with such doors.

Profiled sheets are also an excellent material for making garage doors. With such an entrance structure you are not afraid of weather conditions and mechanical damage. This is a very durable, beautiful and economical material.

Dimensions

Modern manufacturers of garage doors offer a huge number of dimensional varieties of their designs. Some can even make them to order. Do necessary measurements in your garage it will not be difficult for you.

There is also the opportunity to make an independent calculation using preliminary drawings and diagrams. It is imperative to take into account the specifics of the room, the material from which your gate will be made, and the weather conditions that await them at different times of the year.

Professionals insist that overhead gates can only be installed in rectangular openings. The lifting mechanism also cannot be made differently than what is included in classic models.

A good option is to take ready-made standard drawings of overhead garage doors and substitute your own values ​​there so as not to make a mistake. In this case, the diagram must take into account not only the dimensions, but also the location of the entire structure as a whole. Particular attention should be paid to both the door leaf itself and the lifting mechanism.

The drawing details what measurements need to be taken and where.

The decryption is quite simple:

• H– the height of the opening into which the gate frame and the structure itself will be installed. It is very important to understand that the total height of the opening and the maximum height of the car that can enter the garage after installing the gate are two completely different things. This distance is measured in order to understand how much gap remains for lifting the gate to the ceiling.
• L– the lintel or depth of the garage and b1, b2 – the shoulder pads are necessarily located in the same plane, but they must have different sizes. In this case, L is always greater.
• B– the width of the opening should be measured with gaps of approximately 2 cm on each side.
• L– the depth of the garage is necessarily greater than the height of the entire gate structure, otherwise the door leaf simply will have nowhere to “go.”

How to do it?

It takes two to five days to make overhead gates yourself. Depending on the desired result.

For example, there are two types of lifting mechanisms:

• Levers + springs. Not the easiest, but the most common and safest way to raise and lower garage doors of light weight. During installation, special attention will have to be paid to fixing and adjusting the springs and high quality roller guides.
• Counterweights. As a rule, it is used in the manufacture of homemade heavy-duty folding gates. The cable is stretched from the lower corners of the canvas, passes through special block and is attached to counterweights located at the other end of the winch.

Determining the lifting mechanisms gives a clear picture of what tools and materials you may need during the production and installation process.

Let's consider the main stages of manufacturing overhead garage doors:

First stage– creating a layout and drawing of the future gate. A little has already been said about this. But when describing the production stages directly, you should start with this.

The second stage involves purchasing the necessary tools and materials for making gates:

• Rectangular pipe profiles 40*20 mm and 20*20 mm. It is very important that they have sufficiently dense walls: at least two millimeters. The former are well suited for making a canvas frame, and the latter - for longitudinal and cross lintels and guides.
• Gate leaf. Here the owner needs to decide for himself how he wants to see the entrance to his garage: profile sheet, sandwich panel, wood, metal.
• Wooden beam or metal corner. If you decide to use a lever-spring mechanism, these tools are ideal for securing it.
• Sliding rollers and the gate lifting mechanism itself.
• Insulation if you decide to make your garage warm even in the cold season.
• Kit complex instruments: Bulgarian, welding machine, screwdriver.
• Among the simple ones - only what can be found in the arsenal of any craftsman: a level, a screwdriver, a tape measure, a pencil, a hammer, wrenches.

When preparing the opening it should be taken into account that it must be in the same plane with the walls of the garage itself. This will improve functionality and simplify the operation of the structure.

Let's start leveling the walls, which can be adequately assessed using a construction water or infrared level. But also A prerequisite is the strength and horizontality of the floor covering.

So, all the preparatory measures have been completed, we proceed directly to the manufacture and assembly of overhead garage doors with our own hands. And this will be the third stage of work.

Let's make a frame. This is the main element that bears the greatest responsibility and the greatest burden. First, we assemble the box, which will be made from wooden beams or metal corner, as stated in necessary materials. Main feature manufacturing and installation of the frame box is that its lower part should go 2 cm below the floor level. This is an additional means of fixing the structure.

It is important to remember that it cannot be adjusted using wooden wedges and polyurethane foam. In order to “fit” the frame to the opening, it is necessary to use special metal inserts.

The next step is installing roller bearings. First you need to install the guides. They are sometimes also called roller rails. This point is important because the entire installation process must be accompanied by careful level measurements, otherwise the structure simply will not be able to function.

In the picture the rails and their correct installation to make everything work.

It's time to proceed directly to the gate leaf. Manufacturing options are simple and not very varied.

There are three main types of installation of the gate shield itself:

• wooden frame made of beams, covered with sheets of metal;
• one-piece metal shield;
• metal profile base, on which a solid sheet is also attached.

This is the other side of the coin, that is, what will be located inside the garage. Of course, I also want to add insulation to our incredibly cold winters. As for external processing, then everything depends on your financial opportunities and aesthetic preferences.

The fourth stage in the manufacture of overhead gates is to install the wicket. If there is an urgent need for it, production front door and its installation is made with greater ease. Suitable for this simple doors, cut from gates and installed on hinges. After all the main structural elements are ready, a full check of the mechanisms, tightness, level and functionality is carried out.

Many craftsmen in their video blogs talk about the possibility of automating overhead gates. The garage owner can also do this on his own. Here you cannot do without three main components: an electronic drive unit (the brain for automatically opening and closing the gate), a radio signal receiver and a remote control.

To install the first one, professionals advise using practically available means, such as a reverse winch or a power window mechanism.

Another important point is installing a lock on the gate. Since such a structure can often be opened with one slight movement of the hand, it will not be difficult for intruders to deal with both the gate and the contents of your garage.

Among the additional accessories that can be installed during the manufacture of do-it-yourself garage doors are more decorative tips: installing windows that increase the amount of sunlight and save energy.

As can be seen from step-by-step instructions By self-production lifting gates, this process is quite labor-intensive and sometimes even complicated. But thanks to the personal participation of the garage owner, it becomes noticeably more economical. For example, average price lifting gates from a domestic manufacturer can reach up to 70,000 rubles. When you do all the work yourself, you save about 60,000 rubles, taking into account the installation of options.

Following all the rules and steps in the manufacture of garage doors with lifting mechanism, you will receive a universal and unique design that will protect your car at any time of the year.

Basic tips and recommendations for operating overhead garage doors come down to the care, adjustment and repair of all components in particular, and the system as a whole. For example, everyone rubber seals require additional periodic lubrication with silicone. This will help avoid cracking or freezing during the frosty season.

The lever system requires constant lubrication so that it does not rust, does not creak, and lasts as long as possible. Rollers, by the way, have the same hidden need. The tension of the springs needs to be constantly adjusted to ensure that the operation of overhead garage doors is as comfortable and durable as possible.

If the tension weakens, then the gate may simply not be opened. But if, on the contrary, the spring is overtightened, then the sash can be overturned and damage the leaf.

In case of mechanical damage to the door leaf, it is no longer possible to correct it. Since it is installed in one whole sheet, it will be necessary to replace the entire main door covering.

After all the basic manufacturing and installation work has been completed, you should worry about security systems. So, it is best to install feet on the rails so that the canvas does not come off the guides during operation.

One of the main tips from professionals and amateurs is timely diagnosis of the condition of the entire structure as a whole. As well as constant monitoring of the condition of its components.

Making your own overhead garage doors is a very complicated process. It requires constant monitoring, increased accuracy and responsibility. When starting work, you need to weigh the pros and cons of this process, and take on it with confidence. Taking into account all the nuances, tips and recommendations, any car owner will be able to produce exactly what he really wanted, but was scared to imagine. All people are the architects of their own happiness and their environment.

Nowadays, many types of garage doors have been created that are distinguished by their convenience and reliability. The most ergonomic and comfortable to use among the available options are considered to be traditional lifting (folding) structures, which, when opened, effectively disappear into the ceiling.

Types of lifting structures - which ones can you make yourself?

Overhead garage doors are most often manufactured in two main versions. They can be sectional or rotary. Gates of the first type are structures assembled from several plastic, wooden or steel panels up to half a meter high. The connection of individual elements into a common structure is carried out using hinges. Moving parts (couplings, rollers) are made of plastic or metal. But gate guides are always made of stainless steel. The inside of lift-and-turn structures is insulated with polyurethane foam. This ensures high-quality thermal insulation of the garage.

Pivot garage doors are characterized by decent strength characteristics, simplicity and safety of operation. The disadvantage of these designs is that it is almost impossible to make them yourself. If you plan to equip your motorhome with such gates, you will have to purchase them as a set of elements in a specialized store. You can install the factory kit yourself, following the manufacturer's instructions.

You can make your own up and over gates. Their design, which we will discuss in detail in the next section, is simple and durable. The key advantage of such folding systems is high level garage protection. They cannot be hacked without noise. In addition, turning structures provide truly convenient exit. They also do not take up extra space in front of the garage, which is very important for many motorists.

Disadvantages of rotary systems:

• “eat up” about 25 cm of the opening height (only when they are in the open position);
• the need to use high-quality (and therefore expensive) materials;
• large mass of gates.

Another disadvantage of the rotary design is that if the damage is significant, it is impossible to repair the system. The gate will have to be completely dismantled and then reassembled.

Design and principle of operation of folding gates

Structurally, the described systems, which many garage owners make with their own hands, are made in the form of the most durable and reliable support frame and a canvas covering the entrance opening. A diagram of such structures is shown below.

Folding gates can theoretically be built without guides. But experts do not advise doing this, so as not to reduce the operational reliability of the structure. The door leaf is made in one piece. If you have extra wood on your farm, you can actually assemble the entrance panel from it. But it is better to make the canvas from profiled sheets. This material is relatively inexpensive. And the fabric made from it provides excellent optimal protection from strangers. If the motorhome is used year-round, the corrugated sheets must be insulated with polyurethane foam.

To make lifting the web easier, we recommend using special compensator springs. In general, the movement of the gate leaf is carried out by levers, springs and rollers (the so-called hinge-lever mechanism). The system drive can be mechanical or electrical. Mechanics are considered more reliable when long-term operation. Electric drive is more capricious and more expensive. But on the other hand, it is much more convenient to use (the opening/closing of the structure is carried out by command from the remote control).

Folding systems function simply and clearly. When the gate is opened, its upper part is deflected and then moves towards the beam along bearings or rollers, where it is fixed in a horizontal position (parallel to the ceiling). This system does not require the installation of external hinges, which attackers can cut off with a grinder. This provides unique security for overhead gates.

In addition, the sash that closes the entrance to the garage is adjacent to the supporting frame from the inside. Therefore, it will be much more difficult for criminals to pull the gate using a cable connected to a tractor or other powerful vehicle.

First steps - a competent start to work

The garage doors are manufactured according to a strict algorithm. First of all, decide on the type of mechanism for closing/opening them. We have already talked about the hinge-lever system. It is considered the most convenient, especially if the structure is built with your own hands. The main thing here is to achieve strictly vertical installation guide elements.

In some cases (in particular when installing heavy and large gates), such a mechanism may not be able to cope with lifting the sash. Then you should pay attention to the lifting system, which includes a counterweight. When implementing it, it should be attached to the lower corners of the support frame and securely fixed metal cable, move it in the direction of the pulley along the block. A weight is placed at the end of the cable. The mass of the latter is selected taking into account the weight of the structure. The mechanism with a counterweight is labor-intensive to install. Therefore, if the gate has a standard mass and regular sizes, it is better to install a hinge-lever system.

Next, develop a design design. Measure the parameters of the caravan opening for your vehicle, look at the drawings available in the public domain. Use ready-made sketches or create based on them own project. Below we provide detailed drawing, which will allow you to create lifts with minimal time.

Then stock up on metal pins and rods, strong pieces of wood, brackets, steel corners, rigid springs, and if you plan to finish the structure, also decorative elements. Now you can proceed directly to assembling the gate. More on this later.

Assembling a lifting and rotating structure - bringing the project to life

The gate frame is assembled from two vertical wooden blocks of the required dimensions and one transverse element. These parts are connected to each other by metal plates or corners (the second option is preferable). Then follow these instructions to log in:

1. 1. Deepen the lower part of the canvas into floor base garage (in concrete screed) by 2 cm, then secure the structure with pins in the opening.
2. 2. Assemble the frame and cover it with corrugated sheets.
3. 3. Make a support from the corner. Drill three holes in one shelf of the product (they will be used to mount the bracket), and in the other - one hole (for fastening to the racks).
4. 4. Using a channel bracket, make a spring support. Connect the spring and bracket with a steel plate. Bend the outermost coils of the spring (you should get some kind of hooks). Connect a metal rod to them, which will act as a tension controller.
5. 5. Make a hinged (bottom) corner. Drill an 8.5 mm hole in the corner and weld this product to the support frame. Then install the lever to lift the gate. Weld a steel plate to its end.
6. 6. Make a rail (connect the corners by welding), attach it to the previously prepared plate at one end. Weld a piece of channel to the second end, stepping back about 0.15 m from it. Connect the latter with a bolt to the beam on the ceiling.

Now you need to install the rubber edging on the structure. If desired, additionally stick on compensator pads. They will increase the stability of the folding structure. All you have to do is secure the canvas properly in the box. The gate is ready! You can use them for 10–12 years without the need for any repair work.

Overhead garage doors – the best way solving the problem of free space. But the problem is the high cost of factory models. Therefore, if you have the desire, tools and consumables, you can make them yourself. What do you need to make your own overhead gates for your garage? The instructions and drawings will help solve this issue.

Analysis of manufacturing scheme

Unlike other options, it is not recommended to take a drawing of a factory model as a basis. In most cases, the canvas is lifted using complex system counterweights and guides. Making such a gate design yourself will be problematic. But you can take some components from this drawing.

The lower part poses a particular problem. Making moving hinges and an adjustable lifting system will be difficult. The solution is to secure the lower part of the door leaf using a roller system. The frame will serve as guides. As a result, the circuit will be modernized to make the structure yourself.

Description of the operating principle of homemade overhead garage doors:

• The upper rollers are mounted on L-shaped profile pipes. Movement occurs along horizontal guides made of a U-shaped profile.
• Lifting is carried out using a counterweight. A hook is welded to the bottom of the gate, to which it is attached steel rope, leading to the video above. The mass of the counterweight depends on the weight of the sash and its height, and is determined experimentally.
• Additionally, you can make a swing sash. To do this, stiffeners must be welded onto the gate frame.
• The canvas is formed from aluminum or. It is advisable to make insulation from the inside.

This general description the principle of manufacturing and operation of the structure. Parts can be adapted to a specific opening and improve the functionality of overhead gates.

Required Supplies

Most often, available material is used for manufacturing. Rolled metal can be purchased at delivery points; old structures can be used after dismantling them. It is necessary to check the quality of the workpieces - the absence of mechanical deformation, rust or other defects.

For production you will need following materials and components:

• The gate frame is made of angle or channel. Thickness – from 50 mm or more. It is necessary to take into account that a layer of insulation and internal lining will be installed.
• The box must perform two functions - to fix the canvas and be a guide for the rollers. To do this, it is recommended to take a channel 30*50*30 cm.
• Upper horizontal guides. They are also made from channel bars, but in smaller sizes. The width depends on the selected rollers.
• Rollers. There are no special requirements for them; it is important that the surface is rubberized.
• Square pipes. Necessary for the manufacture of additional structures.

The thickness of each component depends on the overall dimensions of the structure. The channel channel of the box must be at least 3 mm, the frame - from 1.5 mm. For installation you will need dowels; it is recommended to connect the elements of the lifting gates using welding. Mechanical fasteners will not provide adequate quality connections.

Sequence of work

After drawing up a drawing of the overhead garage doors, you need to select the right material and make blanks. dimensions take into account the thickness of the weld seam. The opening is being prepared - leveling the walls, checking horizontal, vertical and diagonal dimensions. Corrections are made to the drawing.

Work order:

1. Installation of the box and upper horizontal guides. The latter are attached to the garage ceiling.
2. The frame is made according to the dimensions obtained. It should not be 3-5 mm larger than the dimensions of the box. For a tight connection, you can later install a sheet on top of the structure.
3. Installation of lower and upper rollers on the frame.
4. Installation of the frame on the guides with preliminary fixation.
5. Checking the functionality of the gate. They need to be opened and closed several times.
6. Forming a web from steel sheets.
7. Adjusting the counterweight mass.

Only after this can you begin priming and painting. For security, it is recommended to place a lock at the bottom.

In the overview video you can see an example of the manufacture of such a structure:

Most experienced car enthusiasts prefer old swing or sash gate options, considering them the most secure and reliable due to the heavy weight and thickness of the metal. But, as practice shows, leaf systems have a worthy competitor, namely, folding 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 opened, the upper part of the hinged gate is tilted 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.

To date, many different garage doors have been developed and successfully implemented in practice. Among all existing options Traditional overhead doors are particularly convenient and ergonomic, as they effectively slide under the garage ceiling when opened. At the same time, you can assemble and install overhead garage doors yourself.

There are 2 main types of overhead garage doors.

Lift-sectional gates

The leaf of such a gate consists of a number of individual panels, the height of each of which is about 50 cm. Steel, wood and plastic can be used to make the panels.

Hinges are used to connect the panels. Rollers, couplings and other moving elements are made of steel or plastic; stainless materials are used to make guides.

The inner part of the canvas is necessarily insulated (mainly with polyurethane foam), which allows you to retain additional heat inside the garage.

Among the main advantages of overhead sectional doors, the following points should be noted:

• safety of use;
• simplicity and maximum ease of use;
• good strength characteristics.

The main disadvantage This subtype of gate is almost completely inaccessible to burglary and illegal entry. In addition, you cannot make such a gate yourself - it is extremely difficult.

The only one affordable option– buy a factory kit and install the gate yourself according to the instructions.

Up and over gates

You can assemble and install such a structure yourself. When you open this gate, the whole leaf rises at once. A hinge-lever type system is responsible for the movement of the moving part. The gates are characterized by excellent strength characteristics (the final indicator depends on the properties of the manufacturing material) and provide reliable protection garage from attacks by intruders.

The structure can be assembled without the use of guides and rollers. Thanks to this, the canvas will move silently.

To assemble such a structure, narrow technical knowledge is not required. This event also does not require large financial investments.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like all existing mechanisms, overhead garage doors have a number of strong qualities and some disadvantages.

Advantages

The main advantage of the systems under consideration is increased burglary resistance. The only way to get inside the garage is to cut through the canvas. It is almost impossible to cut the frame and get inside without attracting attention.

The second important advantage of the design is its long service life. However, in order for the gate to serve for a truly long time, high-quality galvanized metal should be used to make the door leaf.

The gates do not take up space in front of the garage, which makes entry and exit as convenient as possible.

Flaws

Among the main disadvantages of overhead gates, the following provisions should be noted:

• heavy weight of the structure. Relative disadvantage - others existing structures weigh no less. But in order for the operation of lift gates to be safe, you need to pay attention Special attention quality and reliability of the frame;
• slightly increased consumption of raw materials;
• some inconvenience when entering the garage. For example, you will need to constantly get out of the car before reaching the garage by about 1.5-2 m - without such a reserve the gate simply will not open.
• in the open position, the gate takes away approximately 20-30 cm of the opening height;
• in case of significant damage to the canvas, it will have to be completely dismantled.

However, despite all its minor drawbacks, such gates are an incredibly convenient and ergonomic solution.

Features of the design

Traditional overhead gates are made up of many elements. Check out the features of each one.

The frame serves as the basis for the entire structure. The frame should be as rigid as possible and securely fixed to the garage wall.

The side profile is the guide element along which the main part of the structure moves.

Guides - as already noted, you can do without them. But if possible, it is better not to exclude them from the structure.

Canvas. Manufactured as a one-piece device. Usually made from corrugated sheets. Sometimes wood is also used to make canvases, but it is better to refuse such a solution - the material is heavy and relatively short-lived.

Insulation. Placed between sheets of canvas. It is most convenient to use polyurethane foam.

Rollers, springs and levers. These elements are responsible for the movement of the gate leaf. The sash rises along the guide element, takes a horizontal position closer to the ceiling and is finally fixed parallel to the ceiling surface.

Provides easier lifting of the web.

Electric or mechanical drive. Electronics are more convenient - to control the gate you just need to press a button on the portable remote control. Mechanics are more reliable in most cases. If you decide to use an electric drive, remember important rule– the gate shield should have a somewhat lightweight design.

If desired, the finished canvas can be decorated with a variety of decorative elements. All of them are available for sale in specialized stores.

It is important to remember: any decorative element, especially if it is forging, contributes to an increase in the weight of the structure. Know your limits.

What to buy?

You can make most of the gate elements yourself. However, there are some things that are better to buy already in finished form and don't waste time. Give preference to devices made of metals good quality. In general, you will need the following:

DIY gates

Making and installing gates yourself will allow you to save a significant amount of money on your purchase. finished system and services of third party installers.

Video - Installation of sectional doors

First step. Select the appropriate type of gate opener.

The most popular are hinged lever mechanisms. This design is durable and extremely simple. However, its installation requires increased precision from the installer at the stage of placing the guides and setting the spring tension level. The guides must be installed exclusively vertically and parallel.

The second option is a mechanism made using counterweights. The cable is attached to the corners of the support frame in its lower part, passes along the block in the direction of the pulley, and already at its (the cable’s) end there is some counterweight. The heavier and larger the blade, the heavier the counterweight used should be. It is recommended to give preference to this mechanism only when installing massive and very heavy overhead gates.

Video - Lifting gates, inside view

Second step. Design a gate. Pre-measure the existing opening and prepare a sketch (or choose ready-made option from open sources).

Third step. Prepare tools for assembling the gate. You will need the following:

• high strength wooden blocks;
• good quality metal pins;
• corners;
• brackets;
• hard springs;
• metal rods;
• decorative elements.

Fourth step. Assemble the box of the future gate from a transverse beam and a pair of vertical beams. To connect the bars, use squares; plates are also suitable.

Fifth step. Recess the bottom of the box into the concrete screed of the garage floor by about 20 mm and secure the product in the opening with metal pins.

Sixth step. Assemble the frame and cover it with the selected material.

Seventh step. Make a support. As source material use the corner. Using a drill, make a hole in the shelf for fixing to the posts. In the second shelf, prepare 3 holes for installing the bracket. To make a spring support, use a channel bracket.

Eighth step. Prepare a plate from a strip of steel. Connect the bracket and a suitable spring using a steel plate. Bend the outermost turns of the fixed spring like hooks. Connect a tension controller made of a metal rod from below.

Ninth step. Make a bottom hinge corner. You need to drill a hole about 8.5 mm in diameter in the corner and weld the product to the supporting frame of the structure, stepping back from the bottom edge to the center of the prepared hole. The spacing will allow you to place the lift arm at the desired location on the hinge.

Tenth step. Attach the plate to the end of the lift arm. To securely fix the elements, use welding.

Eleventh step. Make rails for the movement of the gate leaf. Use a couple of corners as the starting material. Line them up and weld along one edge. The distance between the inner vertices of the steel angles should be 50 mm.

Twelfth step. Attach the finished rail to the previously prepared plate. Use welding for fastening. At the same time, leave an 8-centimeter gap between the axis of the guide part and the edge of the transverse product at the bottom. Attach a piece of channel to the second end of the rail by welding, retreating about 15 cm. Then screw the channel to the ceiling beam with a bolt.

Video - Guides for overhead garage doors, part 1

Video - Guides for overhead garage doors, part 2

Thirteenth step. Install several translucent inserts into the canvas. This is an optional item. Use translucent inserts if improvements are needed natural light inside the garage.

Video - Lift gate frame, part 3

Video - Wheels for overhead gates, part 4

Fourteenth step. Glue on the rubber sealing edging. It also wouldn’t hurt to stick on compensating pads. Together, these elements will increase the stability of homemade overhead gates.

Fifteenth step. Secure the canvas in the box.

Thus, in self-assembly there are no super-complicated tasks for lifting garage doors, but this work must be approached with maximum responsibility and knowledge of the matter. Follow the instructions, do everything as accurately as possible, and your garage door will become its reliable and durable protection.

Good luck!

Video - Do-it-yourself garage doors