Each owner of the house, cottage, garage will be puzzled by the question of their safety. An essential element in the solution of this issue will be the gates that separate the entrance or entry into the territory of their site or garage. Consider in more detail the types of gates and their features, to know which gate to prefer?

Content

• 1 Popular materials for the manufacture of gates
• 2 Types of gates
• 3 Manufacturing technology of swing gates
• 4 Sectional doors do it yourself

Popular materials for the manufacture of gates

Among the most common materials for the gate the first place is given to metal, second - tree. But, if we are talking about the gate for the garage, then definitely choose the metal (decking).

Merits и недостатки разных материалов для ворот

Material	Merits	disadvantages
Decking	high strength - due to the rigidity is not amenable to external influences; material is relatively inexpensive, at least cheaper than analogues; the absence of a pattern on the material that must be selected; easy to install, using a tool that is available in almost every family; the material has corrosion protection; many shades; durability - a warranty from the manufacturer is provided up to 20 years.	In case of damage to the protective layer of material, corrosion may occur.
Tree	low price - shtaketnik, board, bar and rake - fairly cheap materials; minimum required for the manufacture of tools; speed of production - the only long stage is the concreting of the pillars (it is necessary to wait for the absolute solidification of concrete); nice appearance.	fragility; low mechanical strength; fire hazard; lack of security.

Types of gates

When the material for the door is selected, it is also necessary to determine the method of opening and closing the gate.

There are the following types of gates depending on the design:

1. Swing gates - standard and common type of gate, it fits perfectly into any fence or garage. But such gates require a lot of space. This point should be considered in advance. Gate support structures and frame are made of rolled metal. Sash can be sheathed with wooden crate, colored profiled sheets, sandwich panels or forged elements.
2. Sliding gates - the most convenient type of gate, enjoying great popularity. Although they are inferior in number of swing gates. Sliding gates are distinguished by two main disadvantages: a high price compared to swing doors and the need for additional space for their rolling.
3. Sectional gates - they are intended for garageswhere not one transport unit can call. Sectional gates are often used in underground parking lots, storage rooms.

Manufacturing technology of swing gates

First you need to make (if not available) and install load-bearing posts. They are concreted to a depth of not less than a meter. As the pillars, a profile metal pipe with a cross section of 100 × 100 mm, concrete bars or a wooden beam made of solid wood is perfect.

For the construction of brick columns, you need a foundation Concrete at a depth of not less than a meter, after that it is necessary to reinforce the foundation and pillar with reinforcement. You should also release the corner from the post or skip the fittings inside the opening to secure the goal posts.

To prepare a concrete solution for concreting the pillars, cement, river sand and crushed stone will be needed in a ratio of 1: 4. Crushed to get better small fractionit's easier to work with him. A flooded pillar must be brewed for at least 7 days to allow the concrete to dry and to grab well.

At this time, you can make the door curtain. It is necessary to coat metal pipes with an anti-corrosion primer and allow it to dry.

Next stage - frame welding swing gates. For this, a profile tube with a cross section of 60 × 30 × 2 mm will be needed, and the rectangular / square frame of the door leaf will be welded. Similarly, we make the inner tube 40 × 20 × 2 mm. In order to produce double-sided stitching, we place this pipe in the middle, if one-sided, then the pipe moves to the edge (this is done flush with the pipe 60 × 30 × 2 mm). It is necessary to weld the pipe with tacks of 2 cm, and leave a distance between them of 20-25 cm.

Rama gate almost done. Only left to grind welding seams with Bulgarians and the grinding wheel, and then re-apply to the canvas primer. Next you need to paint the frame of the gate with alkyd enamels. As soon as the paint is dry, you can take up the sewing fabric. For this purpose, profiled, sheet steel, wood etc.

The door curtain is ready, the concrete on the support pillars has dried, it is possible to start mounting If metal support posts are used, then by welding, hinges are attached to the post and door leaf, if brick or granite - then the loops are welded to a metal rack (as it can be applied a pipe 60 × 30 × 2mm), which should be attached with dowels to a brick, granite or concrete column.

Do-it-yourself sectional gates

As a material for the manufacture of sectional doors do not recommend the use of used mechanisms, since the period of their operation can be short.

Main recommendations regarding the fence assembly:

• use only factory materials;
• work only with original drawings;
• own a preliminary correct calculation of the whole structure;
• try as best as possible to place all the details.

Sectional gates mounted on the inside гаража. Во время открытия они поднимаются вверх до самого потолка, такую возможность обеспечивают направляющие, которые закрепляются к стенам и потолку. Goal можно открывать, используя автоматику или открывать вручную, смотря, какая комплектация выбрана. Полотно ворот закрывается надежно, что позволяет защитить от проникновения посторонних лиц.

Before you begin the installation of sectional doors, be sure to check whether there is enough space when they open: on the sides, the distance should be 45 cmto the ceiling - 30 cm. The opening should be strengthened with a metal frame.

After that it is necessary to mark the places where vertical and horizontal profiles will be attached. Further the vertical of the opening is set and all the details are fixed. Not even a slight bias is allowed. To regulate the gate only apply metal lining.

Before you assemble the canvas should be attached bearing parts in full. By adjusting the brackets, the web should fit completely к верхней створке. Materialом, из которого изготавливаются уплотнители для ворот, служит полимерный каучук и морозоустойчивая резина. Последняя используется в той части, которая прилегает к полу гаража, а каучук фиксируется сверху и по бокам ворот, что создает высокую герметизацию проема.

After installation of the door leaf, as well as its frame, the necessary additional accessories are fixed: handles, locks, bolts, etc. After that, balancing springs This must be done so that the lifting cables are always raised.

The final stage of assembly of sectional doors will be mounting and connection electric drive and limiter. Together or three the sectional doors can be mounted in a few hours. After the work done, it is better to check everything again.