Making double swing gates with your own hands

Double-wing gates with a wicket, this is probably the most common option for finishing the entrance to your site. This article will be devoted to this topic.

You will have the opportunity to see photos and videos on this topic and do this work yourself, without outside intervention. By this you will reduce the cost of the whole structure and make your own unique design. All work should be divided into several stages. But more about that in more detail.

Now we consider the installation design with the use of metal profiles. Of course, you can apply another material. The principle of the work will not change anyway.

Positive and negative in the proposed material

This material is chosen by many homeowners. And there are reasons for this. Let's take a look at them and only after that will we make our choice.

Material advantages

This design has many advantages that attract customers:

• These include the price, it is acceptable. It is possible to make the finish with the help of forging, which will significantly improve the design of the gate (see Choose the design of the gate and gate);
• DurabilityThis material can serve its owner for many years without changing its qualities. During production, stiffeners are made, which significantly increase the rigidity of the structure. Used in the production and special coating that resists external influences and prolongs the service life. Does not react to temperature drops and tolerates high humidity;
• This design is quite possible to do it yourself, this applies a tool that can be found in almost every household. In principle, this is not such a difficult job, it requires only attention and patience. Follow the process and you will succeed;
• Retail has a large selection of colors for this material. and you can always choose exactly what you need;
• Large selection of element sizes and construction finishes (see Registration of gates by various materials);
• If desired, you can install and electronic locks with electric.

disadvantages

As with any material, there are some drawbacks.

They also have to be considered:

• You should not damage the outer layer here, otherwise the material will rot in this place.. If this happens, then you should immediately repair the damage;
• In the manufacture should perform the seam tight enoughotherwise it will get moisture, and this should not be allowed.

Necessary materials and tools

Although we need to work and the usual tool, but it is required to prepare in advance. Immediately it is necessary to calculate the material. We should not be disturbed while doing work.

• Purchase a metal profile. When buying, note that the sheets are attached in an overlap. The material has different stiffeners in size. Therefore, it is necessary to attribute this material to waste. Be sure to keep this in mind;

Attention: When calculating the material should take into account the width and length of the material. Better when the element is made from a single sheet. Then you will have less problems when mounting.

• The product will have a certain weight and be mounted on poles. Therefore, they should be made reliable. As a rule, this element is made of metal pipes, so give preference to elements of at least 100 mm. If you have a brick house, then it will be right to make the pillars of the same material. Immediately it should be foreseen that, to purchase the necessary amount of face brick;

Attention: When determining the value of the material for the post, one more detail should be taken into account; the element must stand rigidly and hold the weight of the structure. Therefore, it is necessary to add the amount of concreting in the ground, it must be at least one meter.

• Immediately think over and making a frame that can be made from a profile and from a metal corner. There are no principal differences in the process of work in both materials. But the profile looks prettier. It should not be taken with a cross section of less than 25 mm;

Attention: When choosing the material used to make the product, immediately take into account the weight of the structure. How powerful will it be. From this it is necessary to choose the thickness of the material of manufacture. We should not be sagging after installation.

• Do not forget about anti-corrosion treatment. True, the sheets themselves already have a coating, but it will be necessary to do additional processing of the pipe and profile. To do this, purchase an anti-corrosion fluid and a primer. This product is in retail and it will not be difficult to do;
• In advance, you should take and the veil. The elements should be fixed on two curtains. Only immediately estimate and weight. If it is large, then it will be correct and install three. It all depends on the weight of the product.

Attention: When buying, give preference to elements with a ball mechanism and powerful. They will be able to provide high-quality operation of the mechanism in the winter season.

Now go to the tool:

• The design must have a regular geometric shape. We need to do the measurement of the diagonal. Therefore, you will need a nylon thread;
• Perpendicular to help build a plumb;
• We now turn to welding. If you do from a corner then a semi-automatic will not always suit you. The fact is that it will qualitatively weld the material by only 2 mm. If the thickness of the material is greater, then it is better to prepare electric welding;
• For metal cutting, we need a Bulgarian with circles;
• Building level, we need to install the gate. The plane should be perpendicular to the ground, and the upper level should be parallel to the axis of the earth. If this is not maintained, then in the course of time the elements will begin to sag and not work correctly.

Site preparation

If you have a table welder, then lucky. If this is not, then you need to prepare a place to conduct work.

So:

• We will need a platform so that its size is greater than the size of the gate by one meter. It should be a flat surface;
• Now we need to properly place two channels. Their size should be approximately equal to the size of the gate;
• We lay them on the surface of the earth;
• Take the level and set the parallelism relative to the ground. They should be placed in the same plane. Otherwise, after welding the sash, the products will also not lie in the same plane. And the entire assembly can not work well.

Installation of wickets and gates

After we have prepared the tool material, you can begin to work. The whole structure, we must be quite rigid. Therefore, the work should be done correctly and from quality material.

Only then the product will serve for a long time. Now there will be instructions for doing this work.

We install the pillars

On these elements will be mounted sash. Immediately you need to choose a place and correctly calculate the installation point.

The thickness of the brickwork should also be taken into account, and the dimensions of the elements will depend on it.

• After choosing a place we dig holes. Their value is determined as follows. If you have a pipe of 1000 mm, then we add the thickness of the brick to it, plus another 0 cm. This will be the diameter of the hole. To do this, use the hand drill, or an ordinary shovel. The depth of the hole must be at least one meter;
• We cut the pipe to the desired size. To do this, use the grinder with a cutting wheel;
• Put the pipe in the hole and fill it with rubble. For this you can use any unnecessary stones from the site;
• We take a plumb line and set up pillars perpendicular to the ground. After that, ram the rubble;
• Cooking liquid solution. To do this, we use cement brand 300, which is interfered with sand in the ratio of 1: 3. After that add water and mix thoroughly. Bring to a liquid state. This mixture should be completely poured into rubble;
• We spill holes;
• After that, let the solution dry completely;
• Make a mixture of the same composition, but bring to the state of liquid cream;
• We take a brick and begin to lining the pipe, for this we use a trowel;
• The order of the brick is done as follows. We start to lay with a corner and a whole brick. The next row should start with three quarters, or halves. Only in this way will we have a good clutch of order;

• Each element should first be tried on in a row to dry. Only then put it on the solution;
• When working apply the level of construction. It will provide parallel masonry;

Caution: To ensure the correct seam, all masters use a batten, which determines the thickness of the mortar. Apply it. And then there will be a correct placement of the solution.

• Thus, the whole post is performed. In the process, do not forget to install mortgages for fastening the valves. To do this, in places where the curtains are installed, we fasten a tire made of metal. Its thickness must be at least 5 mm. It is laid in the seam, and one side is attached to the post by welding;
• We are waiting for the solution to dry out and do the jointing;
• Caps are installed on top of the post, which not only decorate the entrance, but also help to drain water in bad weather. Such items are in retail.

We make a framework of gate and gates

After determining the dimensions of the structure, trim the profile to the desired length.

Attention: Before starting cutting, align the profile. From the factory, it comes with a small radius. Make it a must. Otherwise, the product will not have the correct geometric shape.

• Prepared blanks lay out at the place of welding. Fold out. We align the corners with the help of a square and we seize the joints by welding (see Technique and basic rules - how to weld a wicket). Just we catch, not weld;
• Now check the diagonals. This is done with a capron thread. If there are deviations, then we align with a hammer. Immediately look and fixing the plane. The sash should not play;
• Try on a post. If everything is correct, then we put it back and boil it completely;
• After that, take a grinder with a stripping wheel and process the seams;
• Now weld the stiffeners. They can be made of the same material as the frame;
• Now we weld the curtains on the pillars;

Attention: When fixing the curtains, weather conditions should be taken into account immediately. For normal operation of the elements should be provided and the gap between the sash and the ground. It should be at least 10 cm. It will save you during rainfall in the winter.

• We try on the leaf and note where the second part of the curtains should be mounted. Weld and hang;
• Now we make the correct measurement for the second leaf;
• Do the same in the same order and the second sash;

• We clean all seams with the help of a grinder and a sweep disc;
• We weld the curtain to the second pillar and frame of the second leaf. Try on and see the correct placement. Stiffeners must be attached every 50 cm. Some of them are made in the form of a pattern. Only this material should be taken into account when purchasing and foreseen in advance;
• The wicket is made exactly in this sequence;
• Immediately pay attention to the system of locks and bolts (see Installing the lock in the gate: options and methods). If you use automation, then now is the time to mount the arms and bolts. With their help, the movement of the valves will be performed.

Attention: If you purchase automation, then carefully read the instructions before installing. The system of fastening elements is performed differently. Therefore, consider all the nuances.

• Now we do a complete anti-corrosion treatment. First wipe with a degreaser. We are waiting for the surface to dry. The white bloom formed is washed off with a cloth;
• Now the elements are treated with a primer. To do this, use a brush or spray.

Fasten the sheets metal profile

We continue to make the gate of the metal profile. This work is done only in construction gloves. The sheets are quite sharp, so you can injure.

 So:

• Put the leaf on the sheet. Mark the incision line and cut out with the help of a grinder and a cutting wheel;
• After that, we lay the sheet on the sash and make holes where the connection will be made. This work is done in the collection. The connection is done with screws. Some advise doing this with rivets. But it's not right. The rivet is cut off over time and loose. Then the metal plays on the casement.

Performance of work does not change from the material, I mean the corner or profile. The only thing that can affect is the installation of electronics. For this, it is also necessary to provide for the supply of cable, which should also be placed in a metal pipe. It will protect him.

Now you know how to make a double gate and gate. This is not such a difficult job, as it may seem at first glance.

The most important thing is the attention while doing the work. Perform measurements correctly and the mechanism will serve you for a long time.