We make gates from metal independently

Many people want to install gates and metal gates in their area. This design will decorate the house and protect it from uninvited guests. This is a kind of business card person. Therefore, it is worth giving great importance to the installation of this element of home improvement.

Wickets and metal gates can be made in various versions. On the implementation of this work and will be discussed in this article.

Types of construction

Such products can be divided into several types. The frame they have is made of the same material, but the finishing is done in different ways. Before you do, it is necessary to determine the material of manufacture.

Wood constructions

Here the frame is made of metal, but the finish is done with wood:

• The advantages include the beauty of the product. Such gates look quite rich (see. Doing the wooden gates with our own hands). It was a plus. But if you think about it, then it is clear that the tree is also different.
• There is a cheap material that has a low price.but there are expensive breeds. Therefore, the price range here is quite large. Therefore, the cost of the material can be attributed to the merits, because a person has a choice;
• To a specific minus include maintenance. Which really takes a relatively long time and will require certain costs. Coverage after the transitional season should always be updated. Moreover, it can be easily damaged. It will be necessary to devote a lot of time to the design had a good appearance.

Metal constructions

The gate and the gate made of metal (see the Gate and the gate of the metal with their own hands), the most common type of arrangement.

And this has its own very weighty reasons:

• The material is available in retail and there is an opportunity to make a rather unique design. And for this you do not need to have scarce equipment, but you can not do with a large number of tools;
• Making metal gates with a wicket can be done from start to finish with your own handsThan significantly reduce the cost of the whole structure;
• The product is quite durable and does not require high maintenance costs.

Attention: The product will serve for a long time, only if the primary installation is correct. For durability, you should produce a high quality surface treatment, only after that you will not have problems.

• This material is not expensive.Finishing can be done individually. Apply when performing and radii. Make facing with forging elements. This will give a rather rich look to the product and highlight it among the rest.
• You can choose the appropriate design solution (see. Choosing the design of the gate and gate). Which will be unique. And this, too, sets you apart from the rest.

We make an entrance to the section of the profile

As can be seen from the above, metal structures are much more practical. Therefore, they will be discussed in this article.

Before proceeding with the purchase of material, you should make a decision on the finishing (see the design of the gates with various materials). The frame is made of a corner or profile. The profile is easier to process and more rigid.

A fortress design should be at the height. For work we have chosen a professional flooring. This element is already covered with a protective material that will protect against moisture penetration and extend the service life. The material will go a little more, it is required to provide for an overlap when joining the sheet.

But manufacturing is almost the same if you use sheet metal. So the choice is yours.

Training

Before starting the work should be carefully prepared. This will ensure the correct execution of the work and will not be distracted by trifles.

So:

• First you need to determine the place and make measurements. From this will depend on the amount of material.

Attention: Immediately decide which poles you will have. They can be made of metal or made of brick. Then you will have to purchase this material and the most important thing in the calculations to take into account the thickness of the brick. This will affect the volume of purchases.

• Immediately select and lock system (see Mortise lock in the gate - select and install). If you will use the drive. Then take the material from this calculation. Purchase the mechanism in advance. It will be a statement that talks about the rules of installation. There are several types of these systems. And each has a different approach to equipment;
• The manufacture of metal wickets and gates is done in the presence of welding equipment. Need a semiautomatic or welding. It is only in this question that such details should be taken into account, the semiautomatic device will quality the surface by two mm. If you use a thicker material, then you will need welding;
• When purchasing should be taken into account and another nuance. The pillars, which should be quite rigid and to prevent construction sagging. They must be at least 100 mm in cross section. But consider the weight of the material. This should be the minimum. Give preference to thick-walled material, it will last much longer;
• On such product the professional flooring will well look. But when buying, note that this material should be anchored to each other. Therefore, this amount of metal should be attributed to costs and take it more to this amount. Having looked at the dimensions, you should immediately think about the fact that the element should be made from a single piece of material. Sheet has different widths. Therefore, decide in advance which one will suit you more. The waste will depend on it;
• Do not forget the anti-corrosion treatment. For its proper conduct should take a degreaser and primer.

Attention: When you make a drawing, pay great attention to the weight of the structure. From this will depend on the material. The elements must be quite rigid. Do not tilup with gusts of wind. Otherwise they will quickly become worthless.

Welding spot

The manufacture of metal wickets should be carried out on a flat plane. Not all have a welding table.

Therefore it is necessary to properly prepare the place. For this we need only a couple of channels, which should be approximately the length of the size of the elements.

 So:

• Choose a flat area. The dimensions of which must exceed the dimensions of the structure by one meter;
• We put two channels, at a distance of the size of the product.

Attention: Carefully do the laying plane of the channel. The question is that if this condition is not fulfilled, the elements will repeat the channel placement difference. If it is laid incorrectly, then the propeller on the plane can turn out. It will be impossible to fix. For laying, use the building level and place everything only with its use.

• On a channel bar, immediately clean the place with a grinder and a grinding wheel, at this point it will be better to connect the mass.

Installing pillars

These elements will hold the weight of the entire structure. Therefore, they need to be fixed quite tightly and securely.

• We make markings on the ground: we dig holes for installation to a depth of at least one meter. To do this, use a hand drill or make a hole with a shovel;
• After this, we establish the pillar and the pit we fall asleep with rubble. For this you can apply and stones from the site;
• Rub the rubble. That the stone lay tight and hold the pillar without help;
•  In this case, we need to set the pillar perpendicular to the surface of the earth. For this we use a construction plummet;
• After this we make a solution. To do this, take the sand (does not matter, mountain or river). Brand three hundred cement and mix it all up in a trough. The ratio used 3: 2. Bring to a liquid state. The mixture should penetrate completely into the pores between rubble;
• We spill and wait for complete solidification;
• After that, we take the same components and make a solution of the same composition. Just bring it to the state of sour cream;
• We make a facing of columns a brick. For the reliability of the bundle, you should do the following order: we start with a whole brick. The next row should overlap the seam of the previous one. For the evenness of the seam apply the rail of the same thickness. The pores under the brick must be completely filled;
• We are waiting for the solution to dry. It dries up, but does not dry out and make jointing.

Attention: In the places where sheds can be installed, we fix mortgages. They are welded to the pole and laid in the seam. The thickness of the metal must be at least 5 mm.

• Now the post should be covered with a cap. You can do it yourself and have the option to purchase it in retail. He will drain the water during bad weather.

Making the sash

The metal gate of corrugated will be mounted on the leaf, which will determine its configuration. It can be made ordinary, and you can apply different radii and patterns.

There is a detailed article on this site. The entire product configuration will depend on its manufacture and therefore it is required to make it very precisely.

Attention: Metal is on sale with a small radius, this is due to the performance of it as a result of rolling. Align all of it before work. Only then can you start work. If this is not done, then the product will not have the correct geometric shape and will not work correctly.

 Getting started:

• Measure the size between the pillars and determine the size of the sash;
• After that, we put the element on the welding place and measure the desired size. Cut off with the help of a grinder and a cutting wheel;
• Now on the welding site lay out the elements in the desired configuration. When placing we use a construction square. Use it to make the right angle;
• Spread out and grab items at the docking sites. Just catching. We have to take off yet to work. The fact is that the metal during welding can lead and then we will not be sized. Grabbed and make measurements;
• To do this, it is necessary to attach the product to the placement and look at it. Is all right .;
• After that, put on the table and finally welded. Before this, it is worth measuring again. Is everything correct? If there are deviations, then this should be eliminated with a hammer;
• When welding elements can lead. Therefore, before it is carried out, it is necessary to press the material to the channel with a clamp. She will protect from deformation;
• Boil. We measure. If everything is correct, then we take a grinder and a sweep circle about processing joints. We cleaned all flows. If there are visible places where welding is not performed properly, then this should be eliminated and podvarit;

• Now it is worth making the second shutter and wicket;
• Metal wicket gates should be carefully checked for geometry before final welding. After this, it is quite difficult to correct the errors. Therefore, do the work for yourself. It is not necessary to tinker;

Welding curtains

The metal gate of corrugated board will be mounted on the curtains, which we now attach. To do this, you should purchase powerful curtains that will be mounted on the mortgages we have installed.

For this, it is better to give preference to elements with a bearing mechanism. It is he who will ensure the normal and uninterrupted operation of the structure in winter.

• Mark the place of installation of the curtains. Weld them;

Attention: When performing markings, snow should also be taken into account in winter. You should leave room for this between the gate and the ground plane. For this purpose, a clearance of about ten cm is provided.

• Now we take the elements and hang them on the veil. To do this, invite someone. We look at the correct operation of the whole structure;
• If everything is normal, then we remove the elements and weld the stiffening ribs, for which we can use a profile tube;

• We carry out cleaning of joints with the help of a grinder and a sweep circle;
• Now we need to protect the material from the formation of rust. To do this, take a degreaser and process metal surfaces. We have, after drying, a white bloom, which we eliminate with the help of rags;
• After this, we do the surface treatment with a primer.

We sheathe profiled sheeting

Metal gates of corrugated at this stage, is done only in construction gloves. The fact is that this material is quite sharp.

So:

• Remove the sash and put it on a sheet of corrugated sheet. And do the markup. Here we should take into account such detail. If you apply a whole sheet, then simply mark. If the element will be covered with several details, then the overlap that will occur during the bonding of the surfaces should be taken into account;
• Now we cut the material to the desired size and begin to mount it;
• This work is done with screws.

Attention: Some people advise connecting with rivets. Do not do this. In the process of work, they break loose and are cut off by a sheet.

• The connection is done with screws. To do this, first perform the hole with a drill;
• Make the connection and hang the doors. Making markup for mounting locks. If you decide to use the drive for the automatic operation of the gate and the wicket, then do not forget to provide for the fixing of the crossbars for this work. And immediately provide power supply. The right is better to let inside the metal pipe. It protects the cable best;
• We carry out insert of the lock and handles;

In the retail trade, there are forged products that can be used to decorate gates made of metal with gates. Such elements can be made and most. There is a detailed article on this topic for doing these details.

Metal products, wickets, gates are performed this way, all this work is not fundamentally different. It is important to measure everything initially. And then the design work will not let you down.