To allow access to the site, special openings are made in the fence. And to ensure that this place does not remain empty and that everyone does not enter through it, gates are built. A gate is something similar to a gate, only it is intended for people to enter.
Wickets can be made from various materials. This is a small door that is held on hinges, like doors in a house. It can cause various constipation mechanisms.
Many types of gates are not that difficult to make yourself, with minimal skills and knowledge. By looking at photos of gates made by yourself, you can find entire works of art.
How to build a gate yourself
Before starting construction, it is necessary to determine the exact dimensions of the future gate. Usually it is built at the same level as the fence and should not exceed a height of 2 m. If the fence is higher, then another transverse bar is added to its structure to strengthen the gate.
When designing the width of the gate, it is important to take into account the ability of not only the free passage of people, but also the ability to bring in furniture.A very wide gate will look bulky and will create additional stress on the fastening materials. Therefore, it is optimal to build a gate 1 m wide.
Forged fencing options
According to their function and appearance, forged fences are conventionally divided into:
- protective;
- decorative;
- combined.
Most often, such protective fences are arranged in the shape of a peak.
They all look great, even the simplest designs. In terms of strength and inaccessibility, gates and fences made using forging techniques are not inferior to metal structures.
Protective fences include fences of any decorative complexity with a height of more than 1.5 m. They are installed on the border of the site, mainly on the front side - from the road. For the manufacture of most protective structures, simple sketches with a small number of decorative elements are used.
Installation of a fence to protect the facade
Decorative metal fences consist of a large number of artistic forging elements. They have different heights depending on their location. For example, you can fence off a recreation area from a garden with a beautiful, expensive fence 1 m high. Strength in such fences is of secondary importance, the main thing is the beauty of the forged figures and their combination. Decorative fences along the perimeter of the site are also protective.
Combined fencing includes several options:
- decorative and protective;
- with a high base;
- with a background fabric made of various materials.
Forged elements harmonize perfectly against the background of a solid metal sheet
They often combine sheets of corrugated sheets and bricks with decorative elements made by forging. The upper part of the fence is decorated with curls and peaks made from rods.
The disadvantages of openwork structures made from rods include their transparency. Through the openwork metal structures, not only sunlight and air freely penetrate, but also the views of strangers passing by, noise and dust from the street.
Openwork elements are most often used for internal fences
You can preserve the beauty of the lace sections and hide your privacy from prying eyes by installing opaque sheets on the inside or laying out a brick fence and decorating it with forged fragments. The canvases are made of various materials and cover the entire height of the fence or partially. The choice of material and the size of the canvas depend on the architectural style of the house and site.
Set of tools for work
Many owners try to build a gate on their own. Before starting work, you should stock up on the necessary tools. For work you will need:
- measuring and marking tools;
- garden auger, shovel;
- welding machine;
- Bulgarian;
- screwdriver
- nails and screws;
- material for making the structure frame;
- equipment for making concrete mortar.
Drawing construction and material selection
You should decide in advance on the size of the gate and the material used. The drawing should not only indicate the dimensions of the future structure, but also provide for the location of individual elements in the form of inserts or gaps.
Wickets made of profiled metal can be combined with elements made of plastic or polycarbonate, and forged metal elements go well with wood.
The lock for the gate and the handle should be purchased in advance and their installation should be considered. After completing the drawing, you can begin to prepare materials for the construction of the gate.
Covering and decor
Before covering and decorating the gate, the frame and posts must be sanded, treated with an anti-corrosion primer and painted with two layers of paint. It is advisable to remove the gate structure from its hinges and assemble it on a flat surface (see the paragraph on welding the frame).
There are many options for decorative design of the gate:
Net
The easiest way to finish a gate is by covering it with mesh. Wicker or woven mesh is cut to size, welded to the frame and painted.
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is secured using self-tapping screws. The polycarbonate is cut out, the ends are covered with an end profile and special adhesive tapes. The combination of polycarbonate and forged pattern looks beautiful.
Profiled sheet or other metal
Covering gates with corrugated sheets is very popular. Installation of corrugated sheets is carried out in the following sequence: the sheet is cut using a grinder, screwed using colored roofing screws with rubber washers into the lower part of the wave. The edge of the sheet is processed with a file, coated with an anti-corrosion compound and paint.
The gate is also sheathed with sheet metal. Installation of the sheet can be welded or threaded - with self-tapping screws. More often the sheet is attached to the frame by welding.
Tree
You can cover the gate with wooden boards and even bamboo. The boards are sanded, primed with antifungal primer and painted. The bamboo is cut, coated with primer and varnish. Fastened with self-tapping screws.
Forging
The most beautiful designs are made from forged parts. Forging work is complex, but you can buy ready-made forged parts and weld them onto the gate frame. The main thing is to think ahead and draw a picture, and then carefully carry out the welding work. Separate parts of the picture can be decorated with gold paint, or the entire picture can be covered with bronze or copper paint.
Locks
A lock or latch is installed on the gate. A mortise lock is preferable - when opening the gate outwards it is more difficult to break it. At the place where the lock is inserted, a slot is made in the gate frame pipe (with a grinder with a small disk). A casing is welded from the sheet and welded to the pipe. The casing protects the lock from breaking and from precipitation. A lock is installed in the slot in the pipe, attachment points for screws and the cylinder mechanism are marked, and holes are drilled for them in the casing. The lock is installed. The lock strike plate is attached after the final installation of the gate - its location is marked, holes are drilled, and the bar is screwed in with self-tapping screws.
At the very end of the work, the handle is attached. The installation can be welded or threaded.
Frame blank
The basis of a strong gate is the correctly selected material for the frame. Usually they take 4 beams and connect them into a frame. A crossbar is mounted in the center of the frame. The frame is tried on to the size of the span and only after that the hinges are hung and filled with sheathing material.
The structure can be strengthened by using reinforcing bars or metal corners. If desired, the gate is made blind, which firmly hides everything that is beyond its border.
Choosing a location for the gate
It is usually installed together with the fence in the place that is most often used to enter the site.
If there is no need to install a gate at the entrance to the summer cottage, the most convenient place for the gate is selected. In this case, any type of swing gate can be built.
To enter the territory of the site for motor transport, a gate is installed, where the gate can open as a separate door or gate leaf.
The most common and convenient option is to install a gate next to the fence, when, if desired, you can enter the territory of the dacha through the gate, and enter through the gate.
In this case, the wicket and gate are separated by a boundary post, which serves as a support for the structure.
How to make a door in a gate leaf
You can save a lot of effort and money if you install the door structure into the gate leaf. However, this only applies to metal swing products. A door installed in a sliding or sectional gate is very difficult to make yourself.
The location of the gate is closer to the inner edge of the sash
The step-by-step instructions are as follows:
- The support next to the door must be reinforced (corrugated pipe 110x110x4 mm), concreted at least 1.3 meters deep, regardless of the depth of soil freezing.
- The width of the gate should be no more than half the length of the gate leaf.
- The frame is made with one transverse stiffener and two diagonal ones.
Drawings of metal and wood structures
With wooden structures it is a little more difficult: it will not be possible to make a door entrance without losing the rigidity of the structure. This can only be done if the gate leaf is made of durable (expensive) wood.
If the gate leaves are made of coniferous wood, the gate can only be hung next to the gate.
Inside view
Material for support posts
Metal or profile pipes with a diameter of up to 80 mm are often used as pillars. The wall thickness must be at least 4 cm. Pipe pillars are a reliable support for the structure.
Their light weight allows you to install them yourself in a short time. Sometimes stone or brick pillars are used. Their production is a longer process.
The disadvantage of the seemingly impressive support of such pillars is the tendency of the masonry to sag and collapse.
Important! To strengthen the structure of such pillars, a metal pipe is passed inside.
DIY installation
Anyone can install a fence, wicket and swing gates made of corrugated sheets. Difficulties may arise if you plan to use sliding gates. Installing sliding gates is justified when there is not enough free space on the site or in front of it, when there is simply no room for swing gates.
After the fence pipes are installed and the solution strengthening them has dried, you can begin installing the frame. Square pipes must be welded to the posts, and their number will depend on the height of the fence. When the frame is made, it should be covered with profiled flooring. Sheets can be secured with metal screws or rivets.
It should be noted that, having secured the corrugated sheets with self-tapping screws, they will be easy to replace in the future if they become unusable, therefore this fastening scheme is most justified.
Do-it-yourself assembly of a fence, gate and swing or sliding gates cannot be done without the following tools:
- Welding machine;
- Screwdriver;
- Roulettes;
- Cutting power tools (grinders for shortening pipes and sheets);
- Construction level.
Mounting and installation of the wicket frame
Before you start covering the frame, you should level the frame and try it on. To do this, the workpiece is inserted into the prepared opening and the gaps are aligned.
It is important not to forget to leave about 10 cm of free space at the bottom for the smooth opening of the gate. After hanging the loops, the workpiece is re-fitted and its movement is smooth.
Variety of wickets
The choice of material from which the gate will be made should be approached carefully. The gate can be different in shape and material of manufacture. It can be decorated or left invisible to passersby.
What is important to consider
What else should you pay attention to when looking for the perfect garden gate?
- The gate should be selected taking into account the individual preferences of the household. Someone will choose a transparent model, thanks to which the garden will be “open to the world,” while at the same time abandoning the atmosphere of intimacy. Others will prefer a model that will create an enclave of peace and relaxation in this space, hiding the territory from prying eyes.
- It is important to saturate the wood from which the gate is made, because its durability and strength largely depend on this.
- Simultaneous reinforcement of the model's frame with horizontal and vertical elements allows us to obtain a durable structure that will last for many years, remaining in excellent condition.
Wooden gate
Every owner can make a wooden gate with their own hands. Such a structure has a number of positive qualities:
- use of environmentally friendly material;
- affordability;
- ease of purchase and delivery;
- ease of manufacture.
Among the negative qualities of wooden gates, they note the ease of breaking and short service life due to the inability of the material to withstand precipitation.
In order for the wooden structure to last longer, it is treated annually with special protective agents.
Installation of swing gates with a wicket
Independent construction of this type of gate with a wicket is simple and is carried out in stages:
- First, draw a drawing and determine the amount of materials required.
- When using old pipes, they are cleaned with a grinder and a grinding wheel, or regular sandpaper can be used.
- If pipe products were purchased recently and have not yet rusted, then they must be degreased using gasoline or paint thinner. The products can also be painted.
- Cut and mark the purchased materials. If the gate has a rectangular shape, then the corrugated pipes are cut in pairs.
- Using a hole drill, they make recesses for installing support pillars.
- The bottom of the grooves is covered with crushed stone, which will become like a pillow for the supports. Then the entire structure is concreted with a mixture of cement, crushed stone and sand in a ratio of 1:4:2. Two days are allowed for the solution to harden.
- Next, you need to weld the gate frame from the profile pipe as accurately as possible with your own hands. This must be done in such a way that all the existing corners and diagonals of the structure are the same in size.
- Then you need to weld the hinges to the support posts, and then to the gate frame.
- When the cleaning of the welding effects is completed, they begin to grind the surface, after which it is treated with a primer and wait until it dries.
- Apply paint to metal.
- Profiled sheets are attached to the finished frame with self-tapping screws. They can be placed from the outside or from the inside of the frame - it depends on the personal preferences of the owners of the site. If you plan to decorate the gate using forged elements, then the sheets are fixed exclusively from the inside of the gate frame. When wooden boards are used for finishing, they are first coated with varnish. Forged products are welded to the gate frame.
Gate made of profiled sheets
To make such a gate, a metal structure is first constructed from profiled pipes of the required dimensions, then it is filled with metal sheets.
There are several types of profiled flooring. Therefore, you should consider your choice in advance:
Sheets of the H series are distinguished by increased thickness and special stiffeners. A structure made from such sheets will be heavy and expensive, so it is better not to use them for a gate;
The ideal option would be to use sheets of the NS series. They are of medium thickness and are specially designed for use in the construction of fences and roofs.
Metal sheets of the C series have a small thickness. It can be used for construction of gates due to its attractive appearance. In this case, you should select a material with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm.
A gate with a fence made of corrugated sheets will reliably protect the area not only from prying eyes, but will also become a reliable defense against attempted vandalism. The disadvantages of using such a material are the susceptibility of the sheets to corrosion and simplicity of appearance.
Hinged or sliding?
Structurally, gates are divided into two types: swing or sliding.
Their advantages and disadvantages are given in the table:
| Wicket type | Advantages | Flaws |
| Swing | ease of manufacture | In winter it is necessary to clear snow |
| light weight | There is no sound insulation at all | |
| low price | ||
| beautiful appearance | ||
| Time-tested design with hinges is trouble-free | ||
| Sliding | manufacturing is more difficult than swing | If there is a power outage, it may be difficult to enter the site |
| the price is higher (the electric motor and automation are more expensive than simple profiles and sheets of metal or corrugated sheets) | If the electric motor breaks down, it takes time to purchase and replace; during this time the gate cannot be used | |
| beautiful appearance | There is no sound insulation at all | |
| small space saving | Difficult to install on your own |
In general, the choice of the type of gate is a matter of taste, although many prefer the traditional hinged design - it’s more familiar. The main advantages of sliding work are that automation and saving space for opening are not so relevant for small gates.
Mesh wicket
Chain-link mesh is often used to make gates. Ideally, this gate fits a fence made of the same mesh. Typically, such a structure has the same height as the fence. The convenience of using the mesh lies in its inexpensive price and ease of processing.
It is important that with good care, such a gate will last a long time. However, a mesh gate has the disadvantages that the area is clearly visible, and the wire is easily cut and cannot serve as a barrier to intruders.
For the construction of a gate, a mesh coated with a special PVC coating measuring 50x50 mm with a wire diameter of no more than 2.5 mm is ideal.
The use of such material does not require additional processing, and the high anti-corrosion properties of the treated wire will allow the gate to serve for as long as possible.
Advantages and disadvantages
1. Considering the budget pricing policy for profiled materials and their availability in stores, the first advantage can be called low cost. A gate made from a profile pipe will cost you little compared to products made from other materials.
2. With proper processing and subsequent care of such a door, the material will be resistant to corrosion.
3. The door is the most used place of the entire structure, so the fact that products made from profile pipes are durable and will serve you for a long time is no less important.
4. Profiled pipes are light in weight, which will lighten the structure frame and allow you to quickly and effortlessly install the gate.
5. To manufacture and install the structure, you do not need special knowledge and skills. It is enough to be able to handle tools such as an angle grinder and a welding machine and do a little drawing. You will also need knowledge of working with soil, which boils down to digging holes for supports.
6. Another factor why private sector owners prefer structures made from profile pipes will be their reliability.
7. Also, real aesthetes can create their own design using a variety of materials.
1. One of the disadvantages is the lack of sound insulation. Therefore, your yard will be protected from prying eyes, but not ears.
2. If you cannot guarantee that the gate will not be subject to any mechanical influences, then you must be prepared for the fact that any damage can lead to metal corrosion.
Among other things, the following advantages stand out:
- The cost of the source material is quite understandable for every summer resident.
- Long service life of the finished structure.
- Very easy to make and install.
- The profile pipe construction is quite reliable.
- There is always the opportunity to diversify the design, for example, to use forging elements.
Polycarbonate – a new generation material
This material appeared on the construction market recently, but has already managed to win the preferences of summer residents.
A gate made from this material has a refined and attractive appearance. It is easy to process and assemble, does not fade in the sun and has a high degree of wear resistance.
However, despite all its attractiveness, there are negative aspects of its use:
- is destroyed by both high and low temperatures;
- does not tolerate mechanical stress;
- is not an environmentally friendly material.
Forged gate - the ideal choice
Hand-forged metal gates are often a real work of art. Such a gate will not stand next to a dilapidated fence.
Both the house itself and the fence around it must comply with the use of such material. The impressiveness of the forged gate and its unique appearance emphasize the sophistication of the choice of the owners.The positive aspects that highlight its effectiveness are:
- reliability and strength of the material;
- durability with proper care, which consists of regularly lubricating the hinges and painting the metal elements;
- the possibility of combining metal with wood, polycarbonate, stone;
- environmental friendliness.
Among the existing disadvantages, they include the high price and heavy weight of the structure. It is better to entrust the installation and installation of a gate made using the forging method to specialists.
Having a beautiful and reliable gate is the dream of every owner. You can bring it to life with your own hands. The instructions on how to make a gate, located on various construction sites, can help with this.
Device, types of structures
The gate is supported on support posts. It consists of a door leaf, placed with or without a frame, which is attached to the pillars with hinges (curtains). It can be a built-in part of the gate or located separately from it. For reliability and convenience of closing/opening, it is equipped with a latch, a lock (padlock, electromechanical or other type), and a deadbolt. To prevent precipitation from getting into the door lock, a small canopy is installed on top. To notify you of the arrival of guests, a bell and intercom are installed at the gate, and a surveillance camera is mounted above.
According to the design and method of opening, the gate can be swinging or sliding. It can be part of sectional, rail, combined devices with gates, but they are used extremely rarely.
In the private sector, the most popular type is the swing gate, including because you can quickly make such a gate yourself.
Photo of a garden gate
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