The arrangement of suburban areas near private houses is not complete without the construction of reliable and beautiful fences, and such structures must necessarily have gates. Even if the owner does not yet have a personal car, the gate will allow guests’ cars to enter and various goods to be delivered to the site by truck.
There is no need to rush to make a final decision; carefully read the maximum number of different options, analyze them taking into account your own wishes, terrain features and the size of the site.
It is imperative to take into account financial possibilities, because the cost of existing options differs significantly. By the way, what is more expensive is not always the best in practice from an operational point of view.
DIY gates: drawings, photos and videos
Types of gates and their distinctive features
To successfully make any type of gate structure with your own hands, you need three main components - facing material, tools and time. Each garden plot and internal area is characterized by the use of a certain type of gate, since each of them has its own opening and installation technology, drawings, recommended finishing, as well as consumables. To determine the optimal one, it is necessary to identify the properties, advantages and disadvantages of the most used types of gates.
Swing
The principle of operation of swing gates is determined by their structure, which includes two leaves that swing open in directions opposite to each other. The construction of such gates will help to save a lot of time when organizing entry and exit.
The main advantages are:
- ease of installation;
- reliability;
- possibility of using automation;
- durability.
Metal swing gates
Disadvantages:
- the presence of a cleared space for opening the gate leaves, which must be maintained in proper condition during the winter period;
- in the case of using the gate in automatic mode, you will need to purchase two sets of motors for each of the leaves, which will significantly affect the total cost.
Recoil
Having an undeniable advantage over the previous type, sliding gates are a structure consisting of one leaf, moving parallel to the equipped support pillars, along the fence line, in a certain direction.
This category of gates, in turn, is divided into three subgroups, which are suspended, cantilever and rail, therefore, when purchasing one or another set of such gates, it is necessary to understand the specifics of construction and the features of further operation. Thus, the suspended type involves the manufacture of a special hinged safety beam, which is the basis for fastening and subsequent movement of the sashes.
Installation
In order to save money, many people think about how to build a gate at their dacha with their own hands, without the help of professionals. With certain skills and free time, you can do this yourself.
In addition to preparing the tools necessary during the work process, it is important to schematically depict the future structure - make drawings that will reflect the detailed location of the component elements and the required dimensions.
You can do this yourself or use the services of specialists. If you lack money and time, you can take ready-made drawings. At this stage, fittings are selected, materials and sizes are selected.
The installation process consists of the following steps:
- installation of poles;
- their coloring;
- frame covering.
Let's take a closer look.
Installation of pillars
Method of fixing pillars.
When we build something, we want to see the results of our work for a long time. In order to build a gate to your dacha efficiently and thoroughly, it is important to lay the right foundation. First, a hole 1 meter deep is dug. This is the optimal length for holding the canvas. Then it is checked how level the structure is installed. And only after this concreting is done.
Profile pipes, concrete structures, and wooden beams can be used as pillars. If the choice is made on profile pipes, they first need to be cleaned using a grinder. Then the surface must be degreased and then primed. This will allow you to cover the surface with paint more evenly and protect it from moisture.
Coloring
For painting, paint is selected taking into account color preferences. The choice of paint is individual for each surface. For metal pipes, it must have a composition suitable for metal. Other types of paints are used for wooden posts. The correct selection of paint will allow the structure to maintain a presentable appearance longer.
After installing the pillars, the main frame is welded. Particular attention should be paid to the joints - they must be sealed to prevent moisture from entering. After installing the frame, it is necessary to carry out additional reinforcement by installing additional pipes around the entire perimeter.
Frame covering
Sheathing with boards is carried out using various types of fasteners and self-tapping screws. Holes for fastening boards are drilled in the corners of the frame. Next, fittings and locks are installed.
An aggressive external environment and bad weather can ruin the original appearance of the gate at the dacha. To avoid this, their wooden surface must be coated with a protective layer of varnish.
A feature of the combined design, where the metal frame is complemented by plank cladding, is reliability and efficiency.
Thanks to the drawings, strict adherence to the instructions, as well as the availability of all the necessary tools, it is possible to build a gate at your dacha yourself, thereby saving your budget.
Characteristic features of facing materials
Among the huge variety of materials presented in the assortments of construction stores, the materials that have become most widespread when arranging entrance gates include metal and wood. In this matter, the choice of one or another raw material mainly depends on the financial capabilities of the owner.
Metal
Of course, preference in this category of materials is given to corrugated sheets, since it has a number of important distinctive advantages, however, like every raw material, it has some disadvantages.
Types of gates
The gate is usually made of the same material as the fence. Depending on the needs of the owner, the wooden gate is varnished or painted.
The most common option is to make a gate from a picket fence
Picket fence gate
For normal use of the structure, determine in advance the distance between the gate supports; this will determine the size of the door itself and the width of the passage. Support posts can be made of concrete, brick, metal or wood. After concreting the supports and drying the solution, hinges are attached to the supports and the door is hung so that there is a gap of 5-10 mm at the bottom. Try the gate on the supports before they are concreted, measure the distance required for normal opening/closing, and only then install
Foundation
The main purpose of the support base is to securely fix all the components of the gate. As a rule, the foundation is represented by a reinforced rectangular concrete block placed along the perimeter of the proposed installation of the structure being built. In our case, concrete pouring is carried out away from the driveway, in the internal area of the house. When manufacturing swing gates, the foundation should be located in the direction of opening of the leaves to reduce the load on the hinges when open.
Data collection
Data collection includes analysis of the location where the gate will be installed. We are talking about water communications that may run under the building. If pipes run there, a fence cannot be installed in that place. This is due to the continued inability to promptly repair pipes.
Moreover, if we are talking about a private area, fire trucks are often connected to the pipeline to gain unlimited access to water. It is also necessary to take into account the possibility of passage of large emergency vehicles.
It is likely that at some point in the future it will be necessary to have special equipment on site. The design of the fence must take into account such possibilities and ensure unhindered passage of such equipment.
Schemes and drawings
The operating mechanism of swing gates is quite simple, but automated sliding gates are more complex to manufacture. We hope the drawings and diagrams we offer will help you understand this issue:
Scheme of swing gates made of corrugated sheets
Types of sliding gates
Swing gate design diagram
Cable layout for sliding gates
Sliding gates on stilts
Foundation diagram for sliding gates
Concreting sliding gates from corrugated sheets
Drawing of a wooden gate
Sliding gate drawing
Drawing of swing gates
Drawing of sliding gates with runners
Gate design
Sliding gates
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Planning
When considering the question “how to make a gate with your own hands,” you first need to focus on project planning. The thing is that installing a gate requires completing a number of documents. You can’t just put a gate where the owner of the property wants, if it borders on other plots.
Planning includes several stages:
1. Collection of data about the area where the gate is planned to be installed; 2. Collection of signatures from owners of neighboring plots agreeing to install gates; 3. Approval of the project by the administration.
Care
An important aspect that needs to be paid attention to periodically. We are talking not only about painting and varnishing the gate, but also about caring for the drive mechanism. This is especially true for those structures in which all guides and drives are located in the open air, under the influence of various factors.
If you do not take regular care, the metal will simply begin to rust, the drives will jam, which will lead to malfunction. At this rate, it may reach a point where it will be easier to plan, make and install new gates than to restore old ones.
Sliding doors
Their peculiarity lies in the fact that the doors are actually fixed on a guide, which is driven by the drive.
The disadvantage of this option is that the guide is completely open. This means that dirt, sand, and, in winter, snow and ice can accumulate on it.
To ensure smooth opening of the gate, you will need to regularly clean the guides, which is not very convenient.
Painting
Painting the gate is part of the maintenance aspect, but is not always mandatory. Some materials are highly resistant to natural phenomena and corrosion as a consequence. They do not need to be constantly wearing paint to protect them from such phenomena.
But if we are talking about cheap materials, they definitely need to be painted, and preferably with good, special paint. This will guarantee that these gates will serve honestly for several years without rusting. Subsequently, during operation, it may be necessary to update the paint. This takes very little time.
However, if you do not do this, as mentioned above, everything can lead to quite serious consequences both for the fence itself and for the mechanisms that operate it.
Project approval
The final stage of planning is approval of construction by the local administration. The administration is considering the project from the point of view of safety, compliance with legislation and a number of other individual factors. If the project meets all requirements, the administration allows construction.
Only after this stage can you begin to purchase materials and begin construction of the gate.
Collecting signatures
The collection of signatures from the owners of neighboring plots of consent for the installation of gates is carried out so that the neighbors do not have any legal claims against this building. At the time of planning, the location where the gate will be installed is designated.
If the neighbors with whom they border are satisfied with its location, it does not disturb them in any way and does not enter their site, they approve the construction. If not, the search for a compromise begins.
