Reliable, easy-to-use and easy-to-manufacture metal gates are great for installation in suburban areas, suburban areas and any other objects. The assembly and installation of the structure in question can be done by hand. It is quite simple and much more profitable than entrusting the same work to professionals. Most often, swing metal gates are installed on individual sites. This is the easiest system to assemble, with the device of which you can handle it yourself without any problems.

Before starting work on the installation of metal gates, it is necessary to prepare a detailed competent project of the structure being erected. The most important thing is to determine the optimal dimensions.

So, if trucks pass through the gate, the width of the structure should be 350-400 cm. For cars, a width of 250 cm will be enough.

As for the height, for gates in private areas, an indicator of 200-250 cm is usually sufficient. Again, everything depends on the size of the car.

Additionally, provide in the project some gap between the ground surface and the gate frame. Thanks to this gap, you will be able to open the gate in snowy weather.

Gate design features

At the heart of the design of metal gates is the frame. To assemble the frame, an ordinary pipe with a diameter of 2-4 cm is usually used. The frame can also be made from a profile with a square section.

Each gate leaf must be equipped with 1-2 horizontal veins, due to which a higher rigidity of the system will be ensured. Instead of a horizontal arrangement of veins, you can choose other options, for example, place one transverse horizontal vein and two diagonal ones.

For self-assembly of the gate, you need to have the skills to handle a grinder, elementary measuring instruments, a welding machine, a screwdriver, a drill. In the absence of proper skills, you will have to spend some time learning.

Self-tapping screws can be used to secure the sashes, but it is best to perform standard fastening with hinges. For one sash, a pair of loops with a diameter of 2 or 3 cm is enough.

The support poles are made of a profiled pipe 2x4 cm or a round pipe with a diameter of 7-7.6 cm.

Supports can be erected directly from pipes dug into the ground and fixed with concrete mortar. There is also an option, according to which pipes are installed in brick pillars. A couple of embedded parts must be present in the brickwork. Hinged racks of makeshift gates will be welded to them.

The locking mechanism of metal gates usually has the shape of the letter "G" and is made of an iron pin. Elements of the mechanism are installed at the bottom of each gate leaf.

Special mounting holes are created at the place of fixation of the valves in the ground. For their device it is convenient to use metal pipes. Select such pipes so that their inner diameter is approximately 1 cm larger than the thickness of the locking mechanism. It is desirable that the length of these pipes does not exceed 500 mm.

For sheathing a metal frame, it is most convenient to use profiled sheets. Modern corrugated board fits perfectly into the design of any site. Choose a material that blends well with the fence. The profiled sheet, as a rule, is fixed at a height of about 50-70 mm from the base.

What you need for work: a list of tools and materials

Prepare in advance everything that you will need in the process of performing the work in question.

Set for self-assembly of metal gates

1. Pipes of the sizes mentioned earlier.

2. Brick.

3. Cement grade not lower than M400.

5. Metal profile.

7. Hammer.

8. Rivets.

9. Self-tapping screws.

10. Pencil.

11. Measuring tools (goniometer, tape measure).

12. Emery.

13. Bulgarian.

14. Brush and paint (if you plan to paint the gate after installation).

Step-by-step instructions for assembling and installing the gate

The first stage - the manufacture of supports

Prepare materials for assembling the gate supports and assemble them into a single structure. As a basis, you can use pipes and metal profiles. You will also need a channel. It is important that the width of the channel shelf is at least 10 cm. The stronger the support, the longer the entire structure will last.

The second stage - installation of supports

Gate support pillars will be subjected to increased load, especially when closing and opening the structure. Therefore, at the stage of installation of supports, you will need much more responsibility than when installing an adjacent fence.

The supports are dug into the ground and poured with concrete mortar or lined with a brick base. There is also the option of installing supports directly on brick bases, but for a beginner it is very difficult to correctly perform such installation.

Canopies made from garage loops. Select the number of hinges according to the size and weight of the sashes. In most cases, two loops per sash are sufficient. If the wings are very massive, increase the total number of loops to six pieces.

Weld steel plates with a thickness of about 5 mm to both sides of each hinge. Plates should be welded over the entire contact area.

The third stage - the device of supporting pillars

These racks are made of square metal profile. Cut a couple of pieces of the same length. The length of these parts should be approximately 20-30 cm less than the height of the gate leaves.

Weld the hanging hinge plates to the finished posts. You should get two structures that are identical in size and spatial orientation.

Fix the finished structures on the installed supports. Perform fastening in such a way that there is a gap of no more than 3-4 mm between the support post and the supporting structure.

Cut the upper part of the metal profile to a suitable length and fasten the cut to the upper points of the support posts.

Completely fasten all structural elements with a welding machine. Do spot welding.

The fourth stage is the final

Install the central posts in the amount of two pieces in the center of the metal gate. Perform installation in such a way that a gap of about 1 cm remains between the mentioned elements. The central racks must be “turned” by welding. Steel plates are thoroughly welded to the support posts.

To reinforce a homemade gate, take a sheet of steel with a thickness of about 50 mm and cut it into 8 parts. Fasten the resulting parts to the corners of the gate leaves. At the end, you need to divide the structure into 2 parts using an ordinary grinder to get two identical sashes.

If possible, make gaps of a couple of millimeters in the hinges. These gaps will prevent the gate leaves from moving in the future.

At the end, you can finish the finished gate with your preferred material, for example, paint it.

There are many tools and devices available on the modern market that allow you to automate homemade metal gates. If you are already tired of moving the leaves manually, buy an ordinary linear electric drive and the problem will be solved!

The automation tool under consideration consists of two linear electric drives and a control unit. The design also includes an electromagnetic lock, a special antenna and a signal lamp.

To power the automation equipment, an ordinary household power supply of 200 W is suitable.

Gate automation can be carried out according to three different methods. The specific method is selected taking into account the direction in which the gate leaves open. They can open inward, outward or inward with the completion of the supporting pillars. For beginners, it is best to give preference to the option with the opening of the valves outward.

The control unit can be installed on the right or left. For specific installation instructions, please refer to the accompanying instructions. The instructions also indicate the requirements for the cross-section of wires. Check all these points before starting automation work.

The actual installation process varies for different models of automation systems. Consider the specific scheme on an individual basis. You can find it in the instructions for your device.

It is important to know one general feature of the installation for all systems - the drive must be placed at a certain distance from the supporting column. You can also find information about the optimal distance in the instructions for your device.

After installing the control unit, it will become much more convenient to use the gate. You can control the position of the flaps from a special stationary remote control or a portable device in the form of a miniature key fob. There are also designs that automatically open when a car approaches them, but this option is more suitable for sliding gates.

Thus, there is absolutely nothing complicated in the independent construction of metal gates. You only need to determine the optimal dimensions of the structure, assemble the base, fix all the necessary elements, and in the end, if such a desire arises, perform simple work to automate the system. Follow the instructions, and everything will definitely work out.

Successful work!

Video - Do-it-yourself metal gate

Gates made of corrugated board differ in the type of opening of the wings and are divided into swing, sliding and lifting. We will consider the simplest option that does not require much experience for manufacturing. Do-it-yourself gates from profiled sheets can be made with little material and labor costs, however, they will look stylish and beautiful if you choose the right color and design.

Do-it-yourself installation of gates from corrugated board

swing gate- the simplest and most common gate design used on private land. It is easy to weld and install a gate from a profiled sheet with your own hands, even with a minimum of tools and skills, you just need to follow the instructions clearly.

Standard swing gates consist of two supports and two wings, which are interconnected and closed with a lock, latch or other lock.

Gate from a professional flooring. Blueprints

To start making gates, you need to draw up blueprints gate from a profiled sheet, calculate the amount of necessary materials, fasteners and choose the right tools. We will look at how the gate is installed on a standard 4-meter driveway.

To weld the support posts for the gate you will need thick-walled pipe 60x60x3x3000 mm. You can choose any pipe section, it does not affect the quality of the supports and is selected only based on their availability.

For the gate frame you will need rectangular pipe 40x25x2x6000 mm. We cook rectangular frames from it, to which corrugated board will be attached in the future. After the frames are ready, they are attached to the gate hinges to the installed posts. A locking device is provided at the place of closing of the valves.

After installing the structure, you can proceed to frame painting gate. To do this, we clean the surfaces with a grinder, cover with a primer in 2 layers and paint of the same color as the selected corrugated board for sheathing. The part of the poles that will be underground must be covered with waterproofing paint to protect it from corrosion when it comes into contact with wet ground.

Pillars are installed in prepared, drilled holes in the ground and concreted with M200 or M250 concrete. The depth of the foundation for the gate from the profiled sheet must be at least 1.5 meters and a diameter of 25 cm.

After the concrete has dried, the frame of the gate frame is sewn up on the front side. corrugated board with an overlap equal to the width of one wave. This must be remembered when calculating the amount of materials needed. Roofing screws or steel rivets are used as fasteners to avoid corrosion at the point of contact between different metals.

Lastly, the support device. If necessary, paint is applied to the doors damaged during installation.

do-it-yourself gates from corrugated board. Video

A real example of the manufacture of gates from a profiled sheet

Swing gates made of corrugated board are one of the least expensive and reliable solutions, moreover, they can be easily implemented in a short time with your own hands. Making a gate is a simple process that requires only a careful study of the instructions and the necessary tools. Usually, in order not to take up extra space on the site when opening the gate, the sashes are made to swing open towards the street.

To make a swing gate from a profiled sheet with your own hands, you need:

Decide on dimensions designs and draw scheme installation of gates from a profiled sheet. Standard openings for the passage of cars are usually made 4 or 6 meters. In any case, you can’t make the gate narrower than 4 meters, since you need at least room to maneuver, and secondly, in the future, you may have to let a car through the gate much wider than you have now.

do-it-yourself gate from a profiled sheet. Drawing

On the drawing you need to apply all dimensions so as not to get confused in the manufacturing process and choose the right amount of materials. The heavier and more voluminous the structure, the larger diameter pipes will need to be selected for the gate frame. Internal jumpers can be made from a profile of a smaller diameter, since the load on it is significantly lower than on external elements.

drill in the ground of the pit, with a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the supporting pillars. In order for the pillars to be securely fixed in the ground, the pit must be filled up. gravel by 10 cm. It will act as a foundation cushion for the gate from a profiled sheet, level the gate posts and concrete. In order for the cement to set properly, you need to leave the structure alone for 6-7 days.

After the concrete has hardened, they are welded to the pillars. frame pipes fence. After finishing work with the gate frame, they will be closed with profiled sheets.

Do-it-yourself gate from corrugated board step by step. A photo

Further, according to the drawing, it is made rectangular frame for the gate. At this stage, it is important to clearly mark and carefully weld each corner so that the gate does not have distortions and irregularities at the welding points. Before the final welding, it is necessary to check how well the gate leaves fit together, after which the seams are welded and cleaned.

You can additionally strengthen the frame and give it even greater rigidity with the help of metal corners. They are welded along the inner perimeter of the frame. After that, internal jumpers are welded to the frame, dividing the frame into equal rectangles. Lintels also strengthen the gate, in addition, sheets of corrugated board are attached to them.

Similarly, a frame is made for gates. If it is located next to the gate, then the leaf width is usually 80 cm, and the height corresponds to the height of the gate itself. Another option is when the gate is made inside one of the gate leaves, like a garage. This wicket is much smaller.


Gate installation starts with installation crossbeams between support pillars. The crossbar is set according to the level, the gate is placed on it and checked level. To begin with, the gate must be fixed with a rope, slightly raising the middle of the gate at the closure of the wings. The middle of the gate should be raised by a distance of about 3-5 cm. To fix the gate in this position, you can use a small board of an appropriate height or other suitable object. After completion of work on the sashes in this place, gravity will act and they themselves will fall by this amount.

After the level is checked, we tack by welding loops to the posts, paying attention to the fact that part of the hinges with a pin is attached to the leaves, and without it to the gate posts. The hinges must be welded on the same level with the profile, without protruding beyond it and without falling through. At this stage, you need to carefully check how the gate opens and closes. After checking, it will be possible to weld the hinges completely, and in order to fix the gate from removal, a corner piece is welded over the upper part of the hinge.

how to make a gate from corrugated board with your own hands. A photo

When the welding work is completed, the seams are finally cleaned, the frame is covered paint to protect against corrosion and rust. The supporting poles are also covered with paint. Particular attention should be paid to the part that will be underground in order to protect the metal from destruction under the influence of the external environment.

For fastening corrugated board It is best to use roofing screws. Hats of self-tapping screws can be easily matched to the color of the profiled sheet.

Sheets of corrugated board are cut out according to the shape of the gate, taking into account the overlap in one wave. From the side of the outer edges, we make slots for the loops, make a preliminary marking and fix the sheets, following the accuracy of the work.

We install locks and locks.

This completes the manufacture and installation of a gate from a profiled sheet with your own hands. If some parts of the gate are damaged during installation, it is necessary to touch up the gate again to avoid corrosion of the metal during operation. After you tried to make your gate yourself, you could be convinced that most of the costs in the manufacture of the gate are labor costs, and a few hours spent on making the gate are more than paid off both in monetary terms and the ability to create and make your own handmade custom design for your gates.

Profiled door projects

Even at the project stage, you can come up with a special design of the wings or columns and make minor changes to the drawings of the gate from the profiled sheet. The main thing is that the manufacturing process is practically not complicated, but the result is a much more interesting design of the passageway.

Swing gates made of red corrugated board are made with elements artistic forging. The bollards with decorative caps and uneven top edge make the gate look stylish and natural. Suitable for the house in almost any style, except for high-tech.

Double-leaf swing gates made of brown corrugated board with a black frame are decorated decorative elements in the center of the valves and sharp tips along the upper edge. The gate is installed in a standard opening, the gate is cut into one of the wings.

Sliding gates made of green corrugated board are in harmony with brick pillars and made of the same material as the fence. A simple and stylish solution in this case provides reliable protection of the house from burglary and prying eyes.

Double swing gates are made in the same style as the fence. Gate decorates element decorative forging. Brown corrugated board combined with brick supports is a classic solution that makes the fence not only reliable, but also beautiful.

Rollback corrugated gates are a simple and reliable solution for site protection. On the street side, the gates are sheathed with corrugated board, the color of which can be easily matched to the color of the fence or supports. If desired, automation is installed on the sash, which will make opening and closing the gate even more convenient.

Acquaintance with the house begins with the gate. In fact, this is the business card of the owners. Therefore, their appearance should by definition be solid and beautiful. But, at the same time, their main purpose is to ensure the safety and security of private country houses and cottages.

How to connect these two assignments together? How to make swing gates for summer cottages beautiful, reliable and functional. What types of swing gates are there and which is better to choose. How to make and install. About all this detailed step-by-step instructions in our article.


Before proceeding to the description of the gate device process, we will focus on their pros and cons.

Benefits of swing gates:

  • simple design;
  • relatively low price;
  • undemanding in maintenance;
  • long service life;
  • strength;
  • ease of operation;
  • unlimited choice of design solutions and shapes;
  • no need for concreting the site. For example, under videos for;
  • the ability to install automation.

Flaws:

  • the need to provide quite a lot of space for opening and closing;
  • the need to take into account the wind load in the region.

Simple arithmetic shows that swing gates have much more advantages. And the shortcomings are eliminated or not critical. The long history of their existence only confirms the reliability of the system.

Swing gate design

Whatever materials appear, no matter how the fashion for finishing the gate changes, the basic principle of their arrangement remains unchanged. Structural device:

  • poles (racks). In fact, they are not gates, but they are supports for their fastening;
  • swing gate frame. In its manufacture, wood or metal can be used. The latter is more popular because gives the frame greater rigidity;
  • finishing (facing) material for sheathing;
  • loops;
  • latches and locks.

So, we have decided what a swing gate is and what features they differ in.

Manufacturing of swing gates - tools and materials

After making sure that we can make them with our own hands, we will begin construction.

The required tool for the manufacture of swing gates and consumables for it.

Tool

Mandatory for the manufacture of the frame and the arrangement of racks:

  • Bulgarian. Designed for cutting and grinding metal blanks;
  • cutting discs;
  • grinding discs;
  • welding machine;
  • electrodes;
  • roulette;
  • building level;
  • corner;
  • a hammer;
  • shovel;
  • Master OK.

Auxiliary:

  • compressor, spray gun or brushes for painting racks and / or gates;
  • drill. If necessary for fastening the gate trim;
  • riveter, as well as rivets to it.

Material

  • pipe for making a frame. It is preferable to use a profile pipe 60x40x1.5. Suitable and 40x20x1.5. The final choice depends on the finishing material and taking into account the wind load;
  • pipe for the manufacture of racks. Here you should also be guided by the weight of the finished gate.
  1. gate weight within 150 kg. and below. Suitable pipe 80x80x4;
  2. gate weight from 150 kg to 300 kg. Pipe - 10x100x5;
  3. gate weight exceeds 300 kg. Pipe -140x104x5.

Tip: Racks can be brick, concrete, or even wood. In any case, correlate the properties of the material with the expected load.

  • hinges for swing gates. They can be adjustable or unregulated. Must be made of quality material and have the ability to withstand a significant load;
  • locks. They can be mechanical or electromechanical. The choice is up to you;
  • dye. Needed for painting racks and / or sheathing;
  • sheathing. There is also complete freedom of choice. The main thing is that it is to your liking and affordable;
  • swing gate automation. To be able to make automatic gates. You can not install at all or install later. But, if its installation is supposed, albeit in the distant future, it is better to make the swing gate frame more durable.

How to make swing gates with your own hands

Do not think that homemade is a synonym for the words "ugly" and "unreliable". Quite the opposite - self-made swing gates - mean creativity, individuality and concern for one's own safety.

The sequence of work.

  1. stage - installation of racks for hanging gates.
  2. stage - the manufacture of swing gates.

Stages, of course, can be changed. But the installed racks (pillars for swing gates) must withstand at least a week. In order not to prolong the pleasure, you can take the waiting time by welding the gate.

Stage 1 - installation of swing gate pillars

As a rack can be used:

  • profile pipe. The choice of pipe section is justified above in the "materials" section;
  • concrete pillar - purchased or poured on site;
  • brick or natural stone. The latter is used more for cladding due to its non-standard dimensions;
  • wooden beam (100x100).

Ways to install poles / racks:

The pipe can be hammered to a depth of about one and a half meters

This method of installation is the fastest, most profitable (no costs for concrete), it is possible to replace the rack. The main thing when arranging pillars with this method is to maintain the level. This will prevent the gate from tilting.

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Strengthen the support post with concrete (concrete), i.e. to make, a kind of foundation for the foundation of the gate.

We will describe the second one, because the first requires brute force and suitable soil.

Gate post installation

Execution sequence:

  1. Dig or drill a pit with an earthen drill at least 1 meter deep. The diameter of the drill should be at least 200 mm, with a pipe section of 100x100.
    The depth depends on the depth of soil freezing in the installation area. The width of the sides is determined by the quality of the soil and the dimensions of the supports (pipe, wood, concrete).
  2. We arrange a sand-gravel pillow under concrete. Its height is 150-200 mm. The purpose is to prevent the post from deepening and to create a foundation for concreting.
  3. We install the pillar and level it using the building level.
  4. Preparing the concrete and pouring the rack.

Concrete pillars must withstand within 7 days, no less. The concrete must be well cured. During the hardening of the concrete, periodically moisten it with water. Of course, cracks in such a small area are not as dangerous as, for example, cracks in the foundation of a house. But it's better to avoid them.

Tip: If you use not a pipe, but brick or concrete, the depth of the recess will also be 1 m.

For reliability, the racks need to be reinforced. And also, in advance, bring out two or three reinforcing mortgages for fastening the hinges.

Stage 2 - production of swing gates

The sequence of an independent device.

Installation location and appearance of swing gates

This is the starting point from which all work begins. Often the installation location has a direct impact on the appearance of the structure.

For example, you need to put a gate in the backyard, at the entrance to the garden, or fence off the future construction site. Then both the material and the design will be as simplified as possible.

If it will be a front gate or a garage, then the costs will be higher.

Swing gate dimensions

Ideally, the gate is made together with the fence. However, if you have, for example, a hedge or you are expanding the driveway and need a new gate, you should accurately measure the dimensions.

Tip: Try to make swing gates in the same stylistic decision as the fence.

It is important to measure the height and width of the opening under the gate. When measuring the height, keep in mind that a technical clearance is usually left at the bottom of the gate. Its value depends on the coverage of access roads. If you have asphalt, tile or concrete in the gate area, then 5-7 cm of clearance is enough. If the soil is not strengthened (grass grows), and the surface is not even - then about 10 cm. A technical clearance is also needed in order to reduce the wind load, if the future gate is solid, without ventilation gaps.

It is also necessary to provide for the presence of a sufficient gap between the wings. This will level out the slight displacement of the racks.

swing gate drawing

Having at your disposal a drawing and a scheme for the design of swing gates, it is easy to calculate the amount of material needed.

Try to make such a frame for the gate so that its dimensions correspond to the dimensions of the intended finishing material. So you will facilitate the installation process and avoid connecting seams on the front surface of the gate. For example, the standard width of PS-10 corrugated board is 1,100 mm.

Advice. When calculating, use the working, and not the total width of the finishing material.

The figure shows a frame diagram for swing gates, which we will take as a basis.

Using this drawing as a basis, you can calculate the amount of material, attachment points and parameters of pipes and finishing materials.

In our example, the frame is a welded structure. It will be made of a pipe or a metal profile. But you can also use wood. If, for example, you have a completely wooden gate.

The figure shows that the frame has a square appearance and internal jumpers. They are needed to give the frame rigidity.

Please note that this diagram is for swing gates that are not equipped with a wicket. The gate is located separately. If you decide to save space and cut the gate into the gate - foresee this need when creating a drawing of a frame for swing gates.

Swing gate calculation

For the frame shown in the diagram, you will need the following material:

  • profile pipe 60x40 - 22 meters - for the perimeter of the frame and lintels. This pipe will be attached to the racks and hold the entire structure;
  • profile pipe 40x20 - 15 meters - for the inner frame (perimeter reinforcement). Namely, the material of the gate sheathing will be attached to this pipe.

Usually pipes are sold by the meter, so it's best to immediately take the sizes that you need. Among other things, this will make shipping easier for you.

Pipe cutting and grinding

At this stage, the frame components are manufactured. Pipes are cut to the desired length and polished.

Grinding is needed in order to clean the pipes from rust. If the metal is lubricated with oil, it must be removed using a solvent (most often gasoline).

Swing gate welding

When carrying out welding work, remember melted safety precautions. It is better when this type of work is performed by a specialist. So the quality of welded joints will be higher. Yes, and the appearance is more beautiful.

When welding, it is important to make joints in such a way as to protect the pipe from water leakage. Otherwise, water or snow will get into it. In winter, it will freeze, and with warming it will begin to expand. This will inevitably lead to expansion of the pipe walls. And, as a result, to the deformation of the entire structure.

In our example, the inner pipes are welded in the form of squares. But this is of no fundamental importance.

The step of welding fastening of the outer and inner frame (pipes 60x40 and pipes 40x20) is 250-300 mm. Follow the checkerboard pattern. So pipes, during thermal expansion, will not tear the weld.

Some drawings of frames for swing gates are given below.




The more stiffeners, the more wind load your gate can withstand.

If you sew up the fence with a finishing material, then weld the pipe in the middle of the outer one. So, it is easier to designate the place of attachment of the skin.

Primer

It does not matter what material was used to make the frame - metal or wood - it must be primed. The primer will extend the life of the paintwork and make the application process more enjoyable.

Welding points are especially carefully primed.

Latch and hinges for swing gates

The hinges are welded to the frame and to the uprights (pillars). If the rack is made of brick, and the reinforcement was not provided, then you must first attach the channel to the brick with a dowel, and then weld the loop.

Varieties of loops are shown in the photo

The valve mechanism is chosen the one that you prefer. The most common and easy to manufacture is the one shown in the photo.

Swing gate finishing

  • Frame painting

The frame must first be cleaned of dust. Any paint is suitable for coloring. It is better to apply paint with a spray gun, so it will lie more evenly, and the work will go faster. You can also use a brush. In this case, the process will be somewhat delayed, and the paint consumption will be less.

It is better to apply paint in several layers.

  • Fastening of finishing material

Sheathing of the gate is possible before and after installation of the frame on the posts. To do this, we attach the skin to the inner pipe (40x20, in our example). The method of fastening and fasteners depends on the finishing material.

How to sheathe swing gates

The following materials are used:

Decking

Advantages - low price, wide range of colors, light weight. The disadvantages include: the complexity of replacement (it is difficult to choose a color, because the sheet burns out slightly, plus, the shade depends on the batch and manufacturer). And also, the possibility of damage during installation and high windage.

Wood

Advantages - availability, beautiful appearance of natural wood, ease of replacement. Disadvantages - demanding care. Over time, the wood can dry out, leading to cracks.

A metal sheet

The advantage is strength. The disadvantage is significant weight.

Forging

Advantages - unlimited designs. The disadvantage is that only specialists can make forged gates with their own hands.

steel mesh

Advantage - low cost, high speed, low weight. The disadvantage is the low aesthetic properties, the transparency of the fence makes the entire territory of the yard available for viewing.

Rabitz

The characteristics are the same. More suitable for installation of technical gates.

Combined

The basis of such a combination is most often forged, which allows you to give the gate any shape. And they are closed by sheathing from the inside with wood, metal, corrugated board or polycarbonate. Examples of such gates in the photo

Swing gate installation

So, the racks are ready, the frame is welded, the finishing material is fixed. It's time to hang the gate.

Conclusion

We hope you are convinced that installing a swing gate with your own hands is a simple task. In the presence of material and tools - the installation of the gate will not take more than a week. From the installation of the pillars, to the installation of the gate. And if you consider that 7 days are needed for the concreted pillars to settle, then generally a day. I wish you success!

Swing gates - photos of different device options

Gates and gates are a necessary addition to the fence of their profiled sheet. The gates provide access to the site for cars and special equipment, and the gate is for those who came on foot. Unlike a fence, the design of gates and wickets turns out to be more complex, so a separate drawing is developed for them and a special calculation of materials is made.

We want to offer you several ready-made drawings of corrugated gates and wickets that you can customize to suit your conditions. The height of the fence and gate must match the height of the fence.

The main types of gates for country and country houses

  • hinged - are two hinged doors that open inward or outward. Simple and cheap to install, however, they can damage the car upon entry, especially if there is a strong wind. They also need to clear a lot of space.
  • sliding or sliding gates with a guide rail - the door moves on a roller mechanism along the fence line. The complex design, special expensive fittings make such gates not the most affordable. But they provide a higher level of comfort: an automated drive makes it possible to open them without leaving the car.

Drawings of swing gates and wickets

When drawing up a drawing, it is important to determine the width of the gate and wicket opening, height, as well as the frame model. Do not forget that when designing the gate, you need to correctly distribute the load on the leaf, because it is attached to the side hinges and their weight completely rests on the pillars. For this reason, gate posts are often made of a thicker profile pipe or laid out of brick.

The metal thickness of the profile pipe should be at least 3-4 mm. Accordingly, the foundation under the gate supports must be sufficiently reliable. Weak supports will lead to sagging of the sashes and deformation of the structure from wind loads and the gravity of the sashes. For the frame, you need to use a lighter profile pipe in order to prevent overload on the wings, however, a frame that is too thin will not withstand wind loads.

Pay attention to the choice of gate width. The optimal width is 4 meters, it allows both cars and trucks to safely enter, even from a narrow street. Remember, the wider the leaf, the greater the load it creates on the supports (in accordance with the law of the lever).

Schemes of gates and wickets made of corrugated board with a parallel frame

1. Before us is a "classic" and well-balanced drawing of a gate with a wicket. The height of 2 meters corresponds to the traditional height of the fence from the profiled sheet. 60x60 pillars must cope with a 40x20 pipe frame. The frame itself is not overloaded, easy to calculate, does not require a lot of materials. It has only one drawback - the lack of diagonal rigidity. It is compensated by the presence of two horizontal strips of the profile pipe at once, which form three sections 60-70 cm wide on the sash.

Also a characteristic feature is the presence of the upper crossbar. It gives a more balanced load distribution, prevents the posts from moving towards each other, however, for successful entry into the area of ​​high cars, you need to make it removable.

2. Another version of the drawing. This time without the crossbar. Please note that the support poles have a larger diameter due to the lack of a crossbar.

3. Swing gates with a built-in gate. This scheme is perfect for those who have limited space to enter / enter the territory. At a width of 4 meters, both the gate and the gate are placed. However, it should be understood that the presence of a gate increases the mass of the leaf, which means that the cross section of the side column should be at least 10x10 cm and it is better to place the gate closer to the column (according to the law of the lever, it will give less load to the gate support).

Schemes of gates and wickets with diagonals

The presence of diagonal elements of the frame increases the rigidity of the structure and makes it resistant to various kinds of deformations, however, it should be remembered that additional lines are an additional load and it is important to choose the right pattern here. So instead of two horizontal bars it is better to use one. Diagonal slat arrangement options are shown in the drawings below. The cross section of the supporting posts for a fence with diagonals must be at least 80x80.

1. Diagonals from extreme corners to the middle or vice versa. Such schemes look quite nice. One looks like a snowflake, the other forms a diamond pattern.

Length of the hypotenuse: where a and b are the sides of a right triangle.

2. Diagonals from one corner of the sash to another. The scheme allows you to minimize the load on the sash and at the same time give the necessary rigidity, however, welding such a diagonal is not very convenient.

3. Small diagonals at the corners of the wings. It looks quite beautiful and creates a minimum load, however, such wings have a high windage, which means they can suffer from wind loads.

In the following video, you will receive valuable tips on how to prevent the support posts from bevelling under the weight of the sashes:

Drawings of sliding gates from corrugated board

The best option for a sliding fence that you can build on your own is a design with a guide rail. For her, it is enough just to pick up sets of fittings and automation systems. The gate includes a retractable leaf with a bottom rail that runs on a special roller system. In order for the structure to be balanced when closed, an additional triangular console is welded to the side of the frame.

As you can see, the gate frame consists of a frame and a console, which are made of a thicker profile pipe (60x40). The internal elements of the console are also better made from this pipe. Inside the gate frame, the frame pattern can be made in different versions (with rectangles or triangles. The main thing is that the pipe be a lighter pipe (for example, 40x20). Also, do not make the grate too frequent. The procedure for installing a sliding fence is presented in the following video:

We hope that the above drawings will help you make your own gates and gates from corrugated board, which will be comfortable, reliable and durable.

In most cases, the construction of infrastructure facilities in a summer cottage does not require qualified intervention by builders. Since the construction of a fence and the organization of a check-in are top priorities in the arrangement of any home, it is best to understand what types of entrance structures exist and which materials are most rational to use when installing them, as well as how to make a gate in the country.

For the successful manufacture of any type of gate structure with your own hands, three main components are needed - facing material, tools and a margin of time. Each garden plot and internal area is characterized by the use of a certain type of gate, since each of them has its own opening and installation technology, drawings, recommended finishes, and consumables. To determine the optimal one, it is necessary to identify the properties, advantages and disadvantages of the most used types of gates.

The principle of operation of swing gates is due to their structure, which includes two wings that swing open in opposite directions from each other. The construction of such gates will help save a lot of time when organizing entry and exit.

The main advantages are:

  • ease of installation;
  • reliability;
  • durability.

Flaws:

  • the presence of a cleared space for opening the gate leaves, which must be maintained in good condition in the winter;
  • in the option of using the gate in automatic mode, you will need to purchase two sets of motors for each of the wings, which will significantly affect the total cost.

Possessing an indisputable advantage over the previous type, sliding gates are a structure consisting of one leaf, shifting parallel to the equipped support pillars, along the fence line, in a certain direction.

This category of gates, in turn, is divided into three subgroups, which are suspended, cantilever and rail, therefore, when purchasing one or another set of such gates, it is necessary to understand the specifics of construction and the features of further operation. So, the suspended view provides for the manufacture of a special hinged safety beam, which is the basis for fastening and subsequent movement of the wings.

The cantilever view implies the installation of cantilever mechanisms and a channel beam, as well as the presence of several additional meters for optimal rollback of the gate, and the rail version is inherent in the placement of the guide rail at the bottom of the structure.

The advantages of these gates are:

  • compactness and no need to prepare a cleared space for opening the sashes;
  • the possibility of using automation;
  • practicality;
  • moderate pricing policy;
  • organization of a wide passage, as well as the convenience of remote control of the gate).

Flaws:

  • constant control over the cleanliness and presence of lubrication of roller mechanisms;
  • carrying out a number of preparatory procedures (calculation of the distance for the rollback of the valves and the presence of a perfectly even fence);
  • basic construction skills and knowledge of installation features.

Any owner of suburban housing will be able to cope with the construction of such a structure, following the step-by-step instructions of the masters, however, due to the high cost of component materials and fixtures, as well as the high chance of making mistakes in calculations or assembling the structure, it is more expedient to seek help from specialists. In this case, you can count on a free visit of the master and warranty service during the agreed period.

Being a kind of retractable structures, sliding gates are two leaves, moving apart in two opposite directions. According to the technology of movement, sliding gates are also divided into constituent groups, as well as the type of gate described above. The defining advantage of such an opening mechanism is the reduction in the total weight of the gate by distributing the load on two frames, but this plus is achieved by using two sets of motors, which greatly increases the final cost.

Among the huge variety of materials presented in the assortment of building stores, which are most widely used in the arrangement of entrance gates, metal and wood should be distinguished. In this matter, the choice of one or another raw material mainly depends on the financial capabilities of the owner.

Of course, the preference in this category of materials is given to the profiled sheet, since it has a number of important distinctive advantages, however, like every raw material, it has some disadvantages.

The advantages of such material are:

  • strength due to the rigidity of the fundamental principle;
  • moderate cost;
  • ease of installation;
  • resistance to the harmful effects of the external environment;
  • wide choice of colors;
  • duration of operation.

Flaws:

  • with slight damage to the protective shell of the sheet, corrosion may occur;
  • noise from atmospheric precipitation.

In the presented category of materials, one can single out such a representative as a chain-link mesh. Gates of such a plan have a high light transmission capacity, they have a small windage and are light in weight. In addition, the fastening of the mesh is carried out in a short time and without exhausting efforts.

Currently, wood-based gates are a rare occurrence. This circumstance is due to the endless desire for safety and durability, which are easily achieved using metal products. The implementation of the frame for the doors and the cladding of wood, over time, leads to sagging of the gate and deformation of the entire structure due to its bulkiness and high specific gravity. Of course, the use of wood as the basis for gates, the construction of summer cottages and site decorations highlights the natural component of the appearance and allows you to feel the unity with nature, but it requires special processing of each element and subsequent regular seasonal repairs.

Among the advantages of such raw materials should be highlighted:

  • low cost;
  • the availability of the material;
  • the minimum number of tools and consumables, which significantly saves the budget;
  • pleasant aesthetics;
  • fast installation;
  • ease of processing.

However, the pleasant positive characteristics are largely offset by the negative properties of such a material. The main ones are:

  • short period of operation;
  • low strength;
  • exposure to negative environmental factors;
  • fear of sudden changes in temperature and high moisture content;
  • tendency to ignite.

If, nevertheless, you are determined to use wood for facing the “visiting card” of your backyard allotment, then it is most expedient to perform this process on a metal frame from a profile pipe or any other metal supporting ceilings.

The main purpose of the support base is to securely fix all the constituent elements of the gate. As a rule, the foundation is represented by a reinforced rectangular concrete block placed along the perimeter of the proposed installation of the structure under construction. In our case, concrete pouring is carried out away from the travel line, in the inner house adjoining territory. When manufacturing swing gates, the foundation should be located in the direction of opening the leaves to reduce the load on the hinges in the open state.

Particularly acute is the issue of high-quality pouring of the concrete base in the manufacture of metal gates, since it ensures a uniform distribution of the pressure of metal products on the soil, protecting the entire structure from shrinkage and distortion.

When starting to work on the arrangement of this element, it should be clearly understood that what quality the foundation will be, such will be the functioning of the gate. When erecting massive objects, it is most rational to prepare deep foundations, for small structures - lightweight supports.

A useful measure preceding the procedure for pouring a reliable foundation is sampling and soil analysis along the perimeter of the future installation sites. Knowing all the features of the soil will subsequently ensure the stability of the gate and determine the optimal type of foundation.

Based on the above recommendations, each owner of a suburban area will be able to easily choose the most suitable gate manufacturing option for him and implement it in the shortest possible time. Any self-made work allows not only to significantly reduce the cost of building a particular object, but also to clearly represent the structure of each connecting component, which subsequently greatly simplifies the possible maintenance and repair processes.

Video

You can learn about the manufacture of different types of gates by watching the videos we offer:

Schemes and drawings

The mechanism of operation of swing gates is quite simple, but automated sliding gates are more difficult to manufacture. We hope the drawings and diagrams we have proposed will help you understand this issue: