How to make a gate: simple solutions to the issue

Wickets are a necessary part of any fence. They are intended for passage into the fenced area. In this article we will describe how to make the wickets what they are, what material they are made of.

Plus, we will touch on the topic of the locking mechanism for them. To begin with, what are the types and materials for their manufacture.

Forged openwork gate country residence

Classification

Usually, all the gates are made of the same material as the entire fence, so that the appearance of the fence looks like one thing without spoiling its aesthetic appearance.

Today the most common are:

• wooden;
• metal;
• iron with forging elements.

Wood

The wooden fence fits well in a rustic flavor

This type of gates is used in the construction of wooden fences, which are usually installed in suburban areas, which are quite capable to do with their own hands.

Material for such buildings is chosen from the rocks:

• larch;
• oak;
• cedar.

The most common material for fencing a plot of wood is a picket fence. The initial phase of the wicket installation is the most important. It is necessary to determine the distance between the posts on which it will be mounted.

Usually it makes one meter. Then dig holes under the pillars to a depth of twenty meters. The edges of the wooden posts that will be placed in the ground are treated with bitumen mastic, allowed to dry and begin to install.

Put in the pits and tamped, falling asleep rubble or broken bricks. Then pour concrete with rammed, controlling their vertical plumb. While the concrete will harden, proceed to the manufacture of the frame.

So, how is the gate made of wood.

For work we need:

• pencil;
• screwdriver;
•  wood screws;
• jigsaw
• brush;
• protective coating for wood;
• brass or metal corners;
• rope;
• level;
• hinges;
• handles (for opening, closing).

First, we assemble the frame of the future gate, for this we twist the bars with screws, and attach loops to it.

Additionally, in order to impart rigidity inside the frame, we fasten another bar diagonally, the figure shows how to do it.

Diagonal mount

The resulting construction set in the opening of the fence. Do not forget to make the gap to the bottom of ten centimeters, it is necessary so that it opens freely in the winter.

The following steps:

• we fasten trimming boards with screws (at the same time caps should be sunk into wood);
• we process wood antiseptic from atmospheric influence;
• set the latch.

Now let's talk about how to make a latch on the gate.

You can make the old-fashioned way by making a wooden block and nailing it to one of the racks, but it’s better to buy in the store the more choice is big now (See also the article How to choose a lock for the gate). Such latches are fastened to the screws; their installation is very simple, I think it will not be difficult.

Metallic

The metal gate will reliably protect the territory

In this section we will discuss how to make a wicket from metal. For this you need to be able to use the welding machine. If you do not have these skills, then ask friends who will help you with this.

What you need from the tool:

• welding machine or convector;
• welder mask;
• grinder with discs for stripping and cutting;
• bench hammer;
• building level;
• mittens;
• glasses;
• respirator.

Tip! It is better to perform the work together, it will facilitate the manufacturing process, use personal protective equipment, it will save you from injury.

The work process begins with the pillars (see also the article The correct calculation of the pillars for the fence - a guarantee of structural strength). Select the size of the opening for the future design, then proceed to the installation.

If you are using bricks racks, then in the process of laying, mortgages are made for welding the gate loops to them later. In the photo you can see how it looks.

Brick racks

Metal poles are placed from a pipe with a size of 60 × 60 mm, carefully tamping them and pouring concrete, controlling the vertical level. While they will grapple, proceed to the manufacture of the frame. We place the profile pipes on a flat surface and weld a rectangle of our design according to the chosen dimensions.

The photo shows how to do it.

The welded frame is ready, it remains to weld the hinges

Then we weld the garage hinges, they are easier to buy in the store to facilitate the work. Then we clean the welded seams with a grinder and coat it with a corrosion primer.

The next step is to install the finished frame in the fence opening.

When installing, pay special attention to the fact that the frame design is in the same plane (not collapsed in different directions). When the frame of the welded structure is installed, sheathe it with the material from which your fence is made. The bolt is a necessary element of the design.

Consider how to make a deadbolt on the gate to ensure safety. Today the industry offers a huge range of such accessories.

The bolt is fastened with screws to the profile tube (jumper). It reliably protects your gate from penetration of strangers on your site.

Iron with forging elements

This look looks very impressive. Usually they are made to order in firms that do this.

The price of such products is large enough, but if you decide to put such beauty on your site, it will delight you for many years. It is installed, as well as metal, by welding.

The photo shows one of the options for how it looks.

Beauty, made in the gland

Recently, sectional doors are gaining more and more popularity.

They have different modifications of opening when working:

• recoiling;
• sectional;
• lifting and turning;
• roller.

When building a fence, you can use sectional garage doors with a wicket in the fence, which you order from organizations for their sale and installation, or make it yourself. The picture shows how it looks.

Two-in-one gates

Finally

We hope that you have learned a lot about how and what the gates are made of, and now you can independently make or order the one that suits you best. If anyone has any questions, you can watch the video in this article. We wish you good luck in building your wickets, let what you do pleases you and your friends.