In recent years, metal profiled sheets have been increasingly used in the manufacture of gates. This material is not inferior in strength to sheet metal, but much lighter than it. The weight of gates made of corrugated board is even less than gates made of wood.
In addition, a metal profiled sheet with modern protective and decorative coatings is not only visually attractive, but also has a service life of up to 50 years, without requiring any maintenance during the entire service life.
Scheme of installation of swing gates made of corrugated board with a gate and additional elements
At the same time, the installation of gates from corrugated board is relatively easy to perform even for a beginner without any experience. It is enough to first read the installation instructions and recommendations, and then do everything as the professionals advise.
There are two main types of corrugated gates. They can be hinged and retractable. Each gate design has its own advantages. The installation of swing gates is quite simple, but they require a lot of space to open the gate leaves.
When opening the sliding gate, the canvas moves along the fence, without requiring additional free space. But the design of such gates is rather complicated and their cost is much higher than that of swing gates. Their installation also requires certain skills and it is unlikely that their installation is possible without the involvement of specialists.
Installation of sliding gates from corrugated board with an automatic opening system (click to enlarge)
But it is quite possible to make and install sliding swing gates from corrugated board on your own.
For sewing door leafs, corrugated board with a colored polymer coating is usually used. A variety of colors of protective and decorative coatings of profiled sheets allows you to harmoniously fit the gate into any interior of a suburban or personal plot building.
Modern corrugated board can be not only of almost any color and shade, but also ideally imitate the appearance of various types of wood.
Installation of gates from corrugated board is simple and includes several stages. Before installing the gate from corrugated board, marking and preparation of two pits for supporting pillars is carried out. The depth of the pits should be greater than the depth of freezing of the soil in the area. Usually it is from 1.0 to 1.2 m.
Despite the lightness of the corrugated board, the weight of one gate leaf, taking into account the frame, will be 50-60 kg. This is much less than the weight of metal gates, but for supporting pillars it is still better to use a steel pipe with a diameter of at least 150 mm, or a metal profile with a section of 120x120 mm. The lower part of the post is painted in several layers or coated with hot bitumen to protect against corrosion. The top of the column is protected from moisture penetration inside with a special plug or cover.
Installation of gates from a profiled sheet with diagonal lags
After installing the post, the pit is filled with concrete. The verticality of the pillars is carefully checked using a plumb line or water (laser) level. If pillars made of masonry or brickwork are pre-installed on the entrance group, it is necessary to check the presence of reliable embedded parts for fastening the door leaf. If there are no embedded parts, you can install an additional metal profile rack, fixing it to the brickwork in several places. Now, while the concrete mixture will harden and gain strength, you can start assembling the gate frame.
For the manufacture of the frame frame, a thin-walled metal profile with a section of 60x40 mm is used. To increase rigidity, in the middle of the gate leaf, a horizontal jumper from a profile with a section of 40x20 and diagonal ribs from a profile of 20x20 mm are installed. The result is a fairly strong structure that will not deform and sag after installing it on hinges. Subsequently, a profiled sheathing sheet for door leafs will be attached to these profiles.
After assembling the frames of the gate leaves, they begin to fit them. To do this, the gate is installed on stands strictly in a vertical plane. After checking the verticality of the installation, the attachment points of the hinges are marked on the support column and frame. Priming and painting of the frame are carried out after fixing the loops using electric welding.
After the paintwork has completely dried, the gate is installed from corrugated board, the price of the finished frame is approximately 6,000 rubles. Before painting and mounting the frame, vertical locks and eyelets for a padlock are installed on the doors. Sometimes, to prevent sagging and facilitate opening, special rollers are fixed on the lower corners of the gate leaves.
For the manufacture of gates, a variety of materials are used: sheet metal, wood, forged bars. Recently, however, corrugated board is used more and more often as sheathing for gates - galvanized sheet steel coated with a polymer composition.
Structures made of corrugated board are light in weight, have high technical and operational performance, are easy to manufacture and install. Consider the most common types of fences made of profiled sheet, and we will analyze in stages how to make a gate from corrugated board with your own hands.
Types of corrugated gates: design features, advantages and disadvantages
Gates made of corrugated board compare favorably with fences made of other building materials. The undeniable advantages of profiled sheet structures include:
According to the method of opening the gate from corrugated board can be divided into the following types:
- swing;
- retractable;
- garage;
- sliding;
- rotary lifting.
Consider in detail the most common gate models: swing and sliding.
Swing gates from corrugated board
Swing gates are a classic version of the fence, which has the following design: the gate leaves are fixed on two posts, sheathed with a profile sheet.
The gate opens and closes smoothly due to the fact that hinges with bearings are attached to the gate posts (metal pipes). A gate in swing gates is usually arranged separately, but there are exceptions when the entrance door is located in one of the wings.
Gates can be opened manually or automatically. The installation of an electric drive is more often used in industrial areas where vehicular traffic is very active.
You can use a remote control of low power, since the weight of the gate from the profiled sheet is quite low, the exception is the swing gates from the profiled sheet with forged elements
The main advantages of swing gates are their availability and ease of installation, and the main disadvantage is the need for free space for opening the wings.
Sliding gates from corrugated board
More functional and easy to use - retractable gates. They do not swing open, but drive off over the fence. Sliding gates are indispensable where there are strict requirements for the rational use of the territory.
The design of the fence provides additional opportunities for vehicle maneuvers (the length of sliding gates can reach 12 m) and the creation of traffic in 2-3 streams.
An additional advantage is the absence of guides in the gate opening. This allows cars of any height to pass freely. In addition, in winter there is no need to constantly clear the snow for the normal opening of the wings, as is the case with swing gates.
Sliding gates are most often equipped with an automatic system, since it is inconvenient to open / close long leaves on their own.
The disadvantages of sliding gates from corrugated board include:
- the need to lay a solid foundation using a reinforcing layer;
- purchase of special components;
- manufacturing and installation of sliding gates will cost more than traditional swing gates.
Selecting a profiled sheet to create a gate
When buying corrugated board, you need to pay attention to its marking and coating. Profiled sheets differ in thickness, shape and height of the "wave". It is the “wave” that determines the rigidity of the future structure.
Deciphering the marking of corrugated board:
- "WITH"- wall profiled galvanized sheet with a small height of the ribs and a small thickness. Suitable for building fences.
- "NS"- universal corrugated board, which can be used for the construction of roofs, fences and gates.
- "N"- bearing a heavy profile sheet, from which iron hangars are erected and roofs are made for rooms with a large area. For the manufacture of gates is not recommended.
The numerical value in the marking indicates the height of the stiffeners.
For the manufacture of gates from corrugated board, it is better to use the following material:
- "C8" - thickness from 0.4 mm, height of stiffeners - 8 mm, weight 1 sq.m. - about 5.5 kg;
- "C10" - thickness 0.4-0.8 mm, height of stiffeners - 10 mm, weight 1 sq.m. - 7.5 kg.
The corrugated board for creating gates, in addition to galvanization, must have a polymer coating (polyester or plastisol), which increases the resistance of the material to mechanical damage.
When choosing a color for the fence, you can see a photo of the gate from corrugated board and understand how they will be combined with the fence and existing buildings on the site.
Production technology of swing gates from profiled sheet
Preparatory stage: plan, tools and materials
Before proceeding with the manufacture of the fence, it is necessary to draw up a drawing of the gate from corrugated board, indicating the width of the opening, the height of the leaves, the placement of the hinges and crossbeams. When planning the structure, it is necessary to take into account the type of vehicles for which the gates are installed and the width of the carriageway.
The narrower the road leading to the site, the wider the gate opening should be.
The optimal dimensions of the gate from corrugated board:
- the length of one sash is not more than 2 meters;
- the height of the wings is about 2 meters.
For the manufacture of swing gates, you will need the following materials and tools:
Installation of support poles
If a fence with metal support posts is already installed on the site, then the gate hinges from corrugated board can be welded directly onto them.
The installation of individual support pillars can be carried out as follows:
- Treat metal pipes for poles with a primer and paint.
- Measure the width of the gate and dig two holes 100-150 cm deep.
- At the bottom of the pit, pour a pillow of sand and gravel.
- Install the prepared support pillars and strengthen them with reinforcement.
- Align the pillars with a building level and pour concrete.
- Leave until the concrete hardens completely (about 2 weeks).
The hinges can be installed after the foundation has hardened.
Gate frame manufacturing
To create a gate frame from corrugated board, it is necessary to prepare a flat area (preferably near the gate opening), sufficient to accommodate one leaf.
Work order:
How to weld a gate from corrugated board is shown in the video
It is possible to make gates from corrugated board without welding, using ordinary nuts and bolts as fasteners
Sheathing the frame with corrugated board
After the frame has dried, you can proceed to sheathing the gate with corrugated board. The profiled sheet must be laid on the gate frame and carefully attached with self-tapping screws or rivets. The rivets will look more decorative, but the dismantling of the corrugated board, in case of repair, will be difficult.
Fixings should be made only in the place of deepening of the "wave". The distance of fasteners should not be too large (1 sq.m. of corrugated board must be fastened with at least six self-tapping screws) - the gate leaf must withstand wind loads and the weight of the sheathing.
Now the gate can be hung on the hinges mounted on the supporting pillars.
Do-it-yourself sliding gates from corrugated board
Preparatory stage: gate accessories and drawing development
Installation of sliding gates is more complicated, but having understood the design, gate manufacturing technology and enlisting the support of 1-2 people, you can create a durable and functional sliding fence.
For the manufacture of sliding gates, it is necessary to purchase a set of components, which must include the following elements:
When automatically controlling the gate, you must additionally purchase an automation kit, including:
- reducer;
- gear rack;
- Remote Control;
- photocells;
- mounting base;
- signal lamp.
The sliding gate drawing should include the following parameters:
- gate panel width with counterweight = 1.6*gate opening;
- counterweight width = 0.5 * gate opening;
- gate height (optimally - 10 cm above the fence, but not more than 2 meters);
- sizes of vertical, horizontal and diagonal jumpers.
Foundation laying and erection of support pillars
The first step is to mount the support pillars for the sliding (retractable) gates. As a support you can use:
- brick or concrete pillar with mortgages (3 pieces on each support);
- channel;
- square steel pipe;
- oak beam.
Algorithm for erecting a support column:
- Dig a hole with a depth of more than 1 meter (depth of soil freezing).
- Install a pole (channel or pipe) according to the level.
- Pour concrete and leave until completely solidified.
To create a foundation for sliding gates, you can use a channel (width - 16-20 cm), metal bars for reinforcement (section 10-14 mm).
The procedure for pouring the foundation:
The foundation for the gate should stand for at least a week.
The surface of the channel should be flush with the ground, forming a smooth drive for the car
Gate frame
For the manufacture of the frame, you will need metal pipes with a cross section of 60 * 30 mm, and to create holding jumpers (battens), a pipe with a cross section of 40 * 20 mm is suitable.
We will analyze in stages the manufacture of the frame frame for sliding gates:
Installation of the frame and sheathing of the gate with a profiled sheet
If the foundation for the gate has stood, you can proceed to the installation and sheathing of the frame:
Installation of sliding gates from corrugated board: video
Sliding gates can additionally be equipped with an automatic system.
Home-made gates made of corrugated board are an economical and reliable fencing option for a personal plot or an industrial area. The functionality and practicality of the gate can be significantly increased by installing an automatic control system.
This time we will talk about the simplest way of arranging the entrance to the site. Gates made of corrugated board can be both temporary and permanent solutions. In any case, you need to be able to properly build a frame, trim and hang the gate. And we will tell you how to do it.
Installation of pillars under the gate
Imagine a gate leaf hung on a pole, like a flag with a rigid canvas. Here the usual rule of a lever applies, the fulcrum of which is located close to the surface of the earth. At the same time, the load on the “flagpole” increases in proportion to the distance from the axis, that is, the longer the leaf, the more the pole will turn out. Therefore, we will make it a rule that the underground part of the column should not be less than the above-ground part, and if the length of the leaf is more than one and a half times the height, the difference in this distance is added to the depth of penetration.
The method of concreting the support. 1. Support - steel pipe. 2. The upper block of the foundation with the above-ground part. 3. Reinforcing cage. 4. Backfill. 5. Lower foundation block. 6. Reinforcing cage. 7. Sand cushion
Round steel pipes are usually used as pillars. This is not to say that this is the most reliable option, but for lightweight structures, which corrugated gates are, it is quite appropriate. If the gate is weighted, for example, by forging, care should be taken to reinforce the column with a stiffener by welding a piece of the corner from the outside, where the fence frame begins.
The easiest way is to use ready-made steel racks for the fence. As a support for the gate, it is enough to take a post one or two sizes larger
Gates spend more than 99% of their lifespan in the closed state. This means that it is not necessary to take into account the displacement of the force vector during opening, but in the plane of the gate, the poles for hanging should have maximum rigidity.
Holes for poles are drilled 5-7 diameters of the pipe used. At the lower end of the pipes and in a section of 20-25 cm immediately below the ground, you must first wind 10 mm of profile reinforcement for better adhesion to concrete. After that, you need to pour a bucket of fine gravel into the bottom of the holes and install the pipes, aligning them in the general plane of the fence, using lacing.
First, only the base of the column, about 40 cm high, is poured with concrete. The pipes are carefully aligned in a common plane and in height, in the above-ground part they are temporarily strengthened with wooden supports. It is necessary to take three days to solidify the concrete and ensure the complete immobility of the pillars for this period. After that, the hole is covered with rubble to a level of 35-40 cm from the surface, the backfill is carefully compacted.
The upper part of the pillars must be poured after the preliminary expansion of the pit to a square measuring 40x40 cm and the construction of formwork for the above-ground part about 5 cm high. Please note that you can hang the gate only after the concrete has gained maximum strength, that is, after 3-4 weeks.
Frame for gates and wickets
The frame for the gate must meet two main requirements:
- The frame must have sufficient rigidity so that the sheathing sheets do not lead over time.
- The frame should not be unnecessarily heavy so as not to create an additional load on the hinges and poles, as well as to save material.
- The total length of the leaves should be 100 mm less than the distance between the posts: 40 mm for each canopy and 20 mm between the leaves so that the gate does not jam from heating in the sun.
Of course, to give rigidity, the frame can be slanted in this way, but we recommend adhering to a rational approach. It is important that the extra weight from the braces is concentrated as close as possible to the hinge side of the sashes.
General scheme of swing gates. 1. Support foundation. 2. Backfilling of the support. 3. Support stand. 4. Sheds. 5. Braces. 6. Sash frame. 7. Knot to reinforce the corners of the frame
Let's start with the frame: cut out four segments from the profile pipe (two exactly along the length of the sash and two along the height). We immediately sand the blanks from rust and remove the remnants of rolling grease with a converter. We trim the edges at 45 °, performing bevels towards each other.
Lay the frame out on a flat surface. A sign of the correctness of a rectangle is the equality of the diagonals, so compare them with a tolerance of 2-3 mm, undermining the edges if necessary. When the diagonals are aligned, dot tacks at the inside corners of the frame, and then check again. Grab one point at the outer corners and check the diagonals again: the metal leads noticeably from welding, sometimes the diagonal can pull up to 10 mm. If equality is observed, weld solid seams first at the outer corners, then at the inner, and only then along the plane on both sides.
Now the frame needs to be slanted correctly. First, add one horizontal crossbar exactly in the middle of the height - it is needed to fasten the sheets. Next, connect the upper corner from the side of the canopies with this crossbar, stepping back on it 2/3 of the length of the sash.
From the lower outer corner, throw the second cut towards the first, so that the attachment point to the crossbar is 1/3 of the length of the sash from the hinged side. Finally, make two scarves with a side of 12-15 cm from sheet steel and strengthen the remaining free corners with them.
If a gate is planned in the sash, add a vertical post a meter from the side of the hinges. Filling the remaining part with braces is carried out according to the same principle. The gate is welded from a pipe of the same thickness as the rest of the frame, and then fixed inside the contour on ordinary door hinges. Inside it, you do not need to add braces, only one horizontal crossbar.
Don't forget to drill one hole in the bottom of the sash and in the crossbar for draining the water. You should not rely on the tightness of the seams: water will inevitably accumulate inside the frame during rain, until the pipes at one point inflate.
Hanging, fitting, fitting
You can hang the sashes alone. To do this, it is necessary to knock down a pair of T-shaped supports from the timber, to which the gates are tightly wound with steel wire. Adjusting them in height is quite simple, you just need to knock the rack up or down with a hammer, and then slightly tighten the twist.
Install the gate in such a way that the frame has a gap of 10 to 15 cm from the level of the finished yard cover. It is not necessary to align the leaves strictly horizontally, it is more useful to reach a compromise so that the gaps are evenly distributed on all sides.
The method of attaching the hinges depends on the direction of opening. If the gate opens inward, it is recommended to weld the canopies into the end of the frame for greater stability. At the same time, the gates are connected to the post with short inserts made of sheet steel, and the suspension points are correctly closed by releasing the sheathing along the edges.
When opening the gate to the outside, such an arrangement will lead to the fact that the outermost sheet of the casing will jam. Canopies in this case are recommended to be welded to the poles, having previously fixed segments of a steel angle on them in order to shift the hanging point from the center outward and conveniently weld the canopy cylinders. The frame in this case is connected to the hinges by means of short inserts from a thick strip.
How to sheathe the gate with corrugated board
Before proceeding with the sheathing, you need to fix the vertical latch to fix the stationary sash, install locks and other fittings. Then the sash frames must be removed from the hinges, scale and rust residues removed, primed and opened twice with paint, preferably in dark tones.
It is recommended to sew sheets with the doors closed, pulling the lacing along the upper edge. First, the stationary leaf is sheathed, starting from the center of the gate. The position of the sheets is vertical, the first one is screwed flush with the frame. From the side of the loops, the extreme sheet must be cut, releasing it to the desired distance to mask the loops. Please note that when the sashes are opened outward, the hinges will be visible; rectangular cutouts must be made under them. Cut edges are recommended to be wrapped inward, including on cutouts, and then treated with anticorrosive.
The movable sash is sewn in such a way that the sheet moves onto the stationary sash to form a porch and, at the same time, lies along the wave. If the sash has an opening for the gate, the sheets must be cut flush so that the clearance is clear. At the same time, the wicket lining is put on the sash from above, below and on the side of the lock, and from the side of the hinges it is tucked onto the end of the frame frame and fastened with small self-tapping screws through pre-drilled holes.
At the bottom under the gate, the same ventilation gap should be maintained, which was provided for throughout the fence. When sewing, the sheets are laid below the frame and oriented with the cut edge up. After installation, the upper edge of the door is covered with a protective corner profile in the same color as the rest of the coating, and a light galvanized mesh is imperceptibly fastened from below.
Installation of a gate from a professional flooring with a gate - the most simple and economic variant. The profiled sheet is very popular with summer residents and owners of private houses. There are several reasons for this: this material has an acceptable price for the consumer, it can be easily cut into sheets of the required size and fixed on a wooden or metal base.
It looks like a gate made of corrugated board with a built-in gate
Owners of private houses want not only to protect their territory from the penetration of unauthorized persons, but also to make it aesthetically attractive. These tasks are easiest to accomplish with a fence and gate made of corrugated board. The construction of the first rarely causes difficulties, but a number of questions inevitably arise with the installation of the entrance group. Among the first - the choice of the type of gate.
There are two options for the wicket device:
- To the right or left of the gate.
- Directly in one of the gate leaves.
In the first case, for the installation of the gate, you will need to install an additional support. The second option is beneficial in that 2 (rather than 3) poles are enough to set up an entry group, labor and financial costs are significantly reduced.
The original design and decoration with forged elements of the gate made of corrugated board with a gate
inside the sash - the most convenient solution for construction with an automated control system for the entrance group. Before starting the construction of a fence for your site, you need to decide on the type of gate. The following door mounting options are available:
- lifting.
Any of the listed types of structures can be equipped with an automated control system. The first option is the most popular due to the simplicity and low cost of its device. Despite the chosen type of gate, at the planning stage of the upcoming work, you will need to find out for yourself the following points:
The fence can be built using wooden, metal or brick support posts. Each of these materials has its own advantages. So, a tree is beneficial in that it is most easy to reach it. To work with, you will need a welding machine and skills to work with it. reliable and aesthetically attractive, but require substantial financial and labor costs.
Scheme with the dimensions of the gate frame made of corrugated board with a wicket door
A fence with such supports looks presentable, but its construction will take much more time than in the case of or metal supports. In order to make the gate impregnable for outsiders, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of opening the doors from the outside of the fence.
This requirement is relevant not only for retractable and automated, but also for swing gates. It is extremely important to choose the right brand of profiled sheet. If this material is thin, dents and scratches will inevitably remain on it during operation, which will reduce the aesthetic appeal of the structure.
Selection and calculation of materials for the gate device
Do-it-yourself installation of corrugated gates with your own hands is most simple using metal pipes or wooden beams as supports. , wall thickness - not less than 2 mm.
In order for wooden poles to be reliable and durable, you should choose a beam of 15X15 cm or 20X20 cm. Wood is necessarily treated with a fire-retardant compound, and metal is anti-corrosion.
The fence will be as stable as possible if you correctly calculate the installation step of the supports and select their desired section. For areas with difficult terrain, the distance between the supports should not exceed 2 m. For flat areas without a slope and elevation changes, you can increase the interval to 3 or 3.5 m. In order to find out the required number of supports, the perimeter of the site is divided by the value optimal in a particular case, the step between the supports.
Variant of gate design with corrugated board wicket
The length of the pipes is calculated based on the fact that the support must be immersed in the ground by a third. The above-ground part must include the selected height of the gate and the gap between it and the ground. So, if the owner of the house wants to build a fence 2 m high, he will need pipes or timber 2.7-2.8 m long. When choosing a profiled sheet, you need to pay attention to its brand. There are several of them:
- "H" (carrier);
- "NS" (bearing-wall);
- "C" (wall).
Material grades "H" and "NS" due to its thickness has a higher strength. Therefore, it can withstand a large load. But in the choice of material for this parameter is not decisive. Therefore, it does not make sense to overpay for a load-bearing or load-bearing profiled sheet. It is enough to stop your choice on the brands "C8", "C10" or "C20".
It is important to take into account the dimensions of the gate and gate. 
The sheet of corrugated board should protrude beyond the frame of the sash by 10-12 cm. The optimal wave height of the metal sheet is 2-2.5 cm. Manufacturers produce a profiled sheet 12 m long. When ordering material in a store or warehouse, it is recommended to indicate the size required for the construction of the fence and do-it-yourself gate from corrugated board.
They will be cut from standard 12-meter sheets. In order not to overpay for unnecessary remnants of this expensive material, it is recommended to choose a door area that is a multiple of 12. When purchasing materials, do not forget that self-tapping screws and metal hinges will be required to fix the profiled sheet.
Gates and gates made of corrugated board are very popular
Now gates and wickets made of corrugated board are very popular, which, for all their external simplicity, are able to solve the problem of protection. site from intruders. Many professional builders and owners of suburban areas have appreciated the advantages of a profiled sheet and the ease of working with it. Quite quickly and easily gates and gates are made of corrugated board do it yourself, it is only important to have basic welding and cutting skills metal. Variety of options colors and the forms of the material allow you to create gates and gates that are completely different in appearance, so that they can be entered into any existing composition of a suburban area.
Sliding gates made of profiled metal with decorative pillars
Stylish gates made of corrugated board
Gates made of corrugated board do not fade under the influence of sunlight and do not fade under the influence of precipitation
Material Features
gate and fences from corrugated board for a reason become the choice of many people. This material has a number of advantages over other building materials:
- high quality characteristics (profile sheets have an anti-corrosion layer, additionally covered with a polymer on the outside and varnish inside),
The profiled sheet has a lot of advantages over other materials.
- long service life (due to the qualities of the material itself and well-built work, corrugated board can last more than 50 years),
- ease of installation (simple preparatory earthworks and quick construction of the structures themselves),
Gates made of profiled sheet are durable, beautiful and easy to install.
Gates made of corrugated board, with their beauty, have a low cost
- decent appearance (fence, gates and gates made of this material look solid and solid, and there is always the opportunity to choose the most suitable color and shape of the corrugated board),
- low price of the material (depending on the type of profiled sheet, the cost varies from 200 to 600 rubles per sheet).
Beautiful gate made of corrugated board
Decking is a modern, convenient and most importantly versatile material for construction work
Advice! When you turn to professionals when installing the gate, the cost of the structure will increase greatly. So that the price of a gate with a corrugated boarding gate does not “bite”, it is better to do it yourself, because this does not require any special skills or unique equipment.
Gates made of corrugated board will serve you for more than one year
Decking is a great option for making inexpensive, but beautiful gates for your site.
The successful combination of a wooden fence and gates made of profiled metal
When choosing this material, it is worth remembering about its shortcomings:
- small thickness of corrugated board, which makes it easy to cut through it if desired,
- lack of sound insulation
Contrasting combination of white gates and red brick fence
- corrosion processes at the slightest scratches on the surface,
- deformation of the sheet under strong mechanical stress.
The slightest scratch on a profiled sheet can lead to its corrosion.
Bright gates with decorative forged elements
Gate types
There are several types of gates according to the mechanism of their opening and closing:
- swing gate(the most popular type of gate, the only drawback of which is the need for a large free space for opening; for self-production, this is the most suitable option).
Swing gates from corrugated board
Swing gates - the most popular type of gate
- Sliding gates(an option that saves space when opening; for it, it is necessary to provide upper and lower "rails" along the fence for the movement of the canvas).
Sliding gates made of profiled sheet
The appearance of the gate leaves made of profiled sheet is attractive
- lifting gate(used for garages or other structures; you need a place on top to lift the canvas).
- decorative gate(the corrugated board is complemented by forged parts, which not only improves the appearance of the gate, but also makes the structure more durable).
Magnificent gates made of corrugated board with forged decor
Gates and wickets made of corrugated board are easy to maintain
Advice! Gates, gates made of corrugated board with forging elements are luxurious, but not always expensive. You can make them yourself if you purchase forged items for decoration. Individual inserts, tips or other bulky parts are quite affordable.
Gates with forged elements can be installed at a low cost
All gates can also be divided into two types according to the place where the gate is installed. More popular options are when gates are installed with a free-standing gate made of corrugated board. If there is not enough space or for other reasons, the gate is made right at the gate - this slightly complicates the work on the manufacture and installation of the structure.
Profiled options
Before purchasing or making your own entrance gates and gates from a profiled sheet, it is important to understand that the material can be different in purpose and appearance.
Profiled sheet is different in appearance and purpose
Do-it-yourself gates can be made to match the color of the general fence, to match the supporting pillars, the material for finishing the facade of the house
By functional purpose, roofing is distinguished (used for roofs, as well as for arranging fences and gates), wall (for construction partitions and walls), bearing (for the construction of durable structures, as well as a fixed formwork during the construction of walls and foundations) and decorative corrugated board (facing material).
Gate and fence made of profiled metal with beautiful wooden posts
A harmonious combination of the style of a gate made of corrugated board and a country house
The grade of the profiled sheet depends on the height of the rib, the higher it is, the stronger the material:
- Mark "C" has a small rib height, but for its functions (arrangement of gates, gates and fences) it is quite durable and light.
- Brand "NS" it has a higher rib or wave height, so it is stronger than the previous brand. It is usually used to create wall fences (garages, stalls, etc.).
- Brand "N" is a heavy profiled sheet with a high bearing capacity. This type of material is used to create canopies, visors, ceilings, fixed formwork.
Table of the most popular profiled sheet brands
Advice! When purchasing corrugated board, it is worth considering which figure is indicated after the brand. It indicates the height of the rib (for example, C10 corrugated board has a rib height of 10 mm). For sheathing gates, corrugated board C8 or C10 is most suitable.
Fence with a gate made of corrugated board with a strict design
Wonderful green sliding gate made of profiled sheet with bright yellow posts
Assembly of the structure
The gates from the flooring are easy to install
You can make a gate from a profiled sheet yourself or purchase ready-made ones
After the final choice of material, it is worth considering how to make a gate and a gate from corrugated board on your own so that they perform their functions for as long as possible. The installation of gates and wickets includes the following steps:
- Preparation of the plan and calculation of the need for materials. At the beginning of work, it is worth determining the future dimensions of the structure, depending on which a certain amount of material will be purchased. If you correctly approach the creation of a plan, you can avoid premature wear of the hinges of too large-scale structures by using additional crossbars in the frame.
Advice! When planning a future gate or gate, it is worth evaluating what type of corrugated board is available. It is important that there are “cavities” along the edges of the sheet during installation, and not “waves”, i.e. in advance you need to correlate the sheet and the length of the opening. Otherwise, it will not only look ugly, but also pose a danger to family members (a sharp edge raised above the rest of the surface can cut hands or ruin clothes).
Gate plan from profiled sheet
- Production of support racks. The first step is to prepare the supports that will hold the structure of the gate and wicket. Most often they put three racks if the gate and the gate are nearby. If they are located even at a small distance, each element will require two separate supports. Racks are usually metal pipes or poles made of stone, although you can also use wooden details. For installation, you need to prepare holes about a meter deep and about half a meter in diameter. Pipes, previously cleaned of rust, treated with a primer and painted, are lowered into pits and filled with mortar. With the help of a plumb line, you need to make sure that the racks are strictly vertical. After a few days, the solution will harden, and it will be possible to hang the gate on supports.
- Creation of a frame for a gate or wicket. The frame or frame is made of a metal profile pipe with a section of 60 by 40 mm. They make a frame on a free flat surface where you can put at least one gate leaf. The frame is cooked by manual electric arc welding, and the corners are additionally reinforced with steel corners. For greater structural rigidity, horizontal crossbars are added inside the frame, as well as diagonals. Welding seams must be cleaned.
- Fastening corrugated board to the frame. Profiled sheets are attached to the frame with self-tapping screws or rivets. You can attach not every “wave” of the sheet, but after one or less.
- Construction installation. Installation of wickets and gates from corrugated board to ready-made supports will not be difficult. Metal hinges or polymer curtains are pre-attached to the supports, where the finished gate or gate is then hung. The installation of a lock, a deadbolt, slats and a door opening limiter, as well as various decorations, is the last stage in the installation of gates and wickets made of corrugated board.
Gates made of corrugated board will be a great decoration for your site
A high degree of savings is one of the advantages of corrugated board
The advantages of corrugated board are environmental safety, ease of installation, durability, strength and aesthetic appearance.
Installation of gates from a profiled sheet can be done without additional equipment at any time of the year, including winter.
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