To ensure yourself a comfortable pastime in the local area and a convenient check-in, as soon as the construction of the house is over, it's time to start decorating the fence and gate. It is most advantageous to make a gate of corrugated board, which will reliably protect you from prying eyes and intruders who think to encroach on your property. How to make a simple gate from corrugated board, you will learn from this article.
Constructions made of this material are most often preferred by owners of private houses.
This happens for the reason that the manufacture of gates from corrugated board gives the following advantages:
- The maximum possible durability, provided that the structure is correctly assembled. The minimum term is 20 years.
- Low weight of the structure, which means that the load on the ground will be acceptable, the gate will not sag and roll during operation.
- Ease of maintenance of the gates made of corrugated board - the resistance of the colored covering of the corrugated board to fading under the influence of ultraviolet radiation eliminates the need for regular renewal of the material by painting. And this is additional savings.
- The low cost of the material and all the elements constituting the structure - many of them can be taken from the remains after the main construction.
- Excellent strength and resistance to any atmospheric, mechanical, chemical attack.
Important! Aesthetics should not be overlooked - the visual appeal of such structures. In this regard, it should be noted a wide range of species, shades, sizes. All this allows you to choose a material that is in harmony with the entire decoration of the house itself and the landscape area and make a design suitable for the style of it.
If you wish, you can further enhance the beauty of the gate and equip them with forged elements of your own production. To make sure how diverse and attractive corrugated doors can be, just look at the photos of ready-made structures.
How to make a gate from corrugated board?
The entire installation of corrugated board gates consists of several successive stages:
- Choosing the right type of construction.
- Drawing up a drawing of a gate from corrugated board.
- Determine the required dimensions of the gates made of corrugated board.
- Selection and preparation of materials and tools.
- Direct assembly of the structure.
Important! If you adhere to this sequence, you will be able to quickly make a reliable gate from corrugated board with your own hands. The main thing is to carefully and responsibly approach this task and take into account the recommendations of specialists and home craftsmen who have already tried their hand in this direction.
How to choose a gate design?
There are 2 main types of corrugated doors:
- Swing.
- Recoil.
Important! Installing sliding gates is a very time-consuming process that requires certain skills and experience. In the absence of such, it is better to give preference to the swing design - it will be no less convenient, practical and beautiful if you put in a little effort and show your imagination. In addition, they will cost an order of magnitude cheaper, and this will be a double pleasure.
The device of the gate made of corrugated board
Do-it-yourself accessibility to the manufacture of gates from corrugated board is determined by the simplicity of the construction device. It includes:
- Supports that bear the main load.
- Gate frame for corrugated board, which is the basis of the leaves.
- Decorative flooring, that is, directly finishing with profiled sheet.
- Hinges and rebate - the first are needed for connection and the possibility of unhindered opening / closing of the gate. The second is for the closest possible closing of the flaps.
- Locking mechanisms - for reliable protection of your territory.
Important! As you can see, the entire set of elements does not require significant costs. It will be even cheaper for you to assemble a gate from a corrugated board, if you blocked the roof with the same material or have already built a fence, and you still have an extra professional sheet, which is enough for the sashes.
Drawing of a swing gate made of corrugated board
To quickly figure out how to draw up a drawing of a gate from corrugated board, look at the schemes below. It would be more convenient and correct to choose one of them for your own project.
Important! With this approach, you will additionally save yourself time and be sure that the drawing is drawn up correctly.
Materials for work
Only after fully collecting the entire set of consumables and necessary tools, proceed to work. This way you don't have to spend extra time and be distracted from work. This means that there is a high probability that you will be extremely careful and do not miss anything important.
Support materials
To ensure the reliability of your corrugated door, it is very important to choose the right support material. For this purpose, the following are perfect:
- Wooden bars with a section of 150 * 150 mm.
- Round solid log, at least 20 cm in diameter.
- Channel beams from 20 cm thick.
- Profile metal pipe 80 * 100 mm with a wall thickness of 7 mm.
Important! To fix the supports, concrete will be required, so additionally prepare sand with crushed stone or dry concrete mixture. Also, do not forget about the primer and paint for corrosion protection of pipes.
Frame materials
To make a gate frame from corrugated board, prepare the following set of materials:
- Profile pipe 60 * 40 * 2 mm - for sashes.
- Profile pipe 40 * 20 * 2 mm - for stiffeners and struts.
- Metal sheets with a thickness of 4-6 mm, with which you will ensure the resistance of the gate to the wind. They reinforce the frame from the leeward side.
- Corners to strengthen the structure.
Decking for gates
For the manufacture of gates, corrugated board of 2 brands is suitable:
- C is a fairly light sheet with a low corrugation height; it is often used for cladding the walls of buildings. The optimal solution for door decoration will be material with C8 or C10 markings.
- NS - this corrugated board not only has a deeper wave, but also an increased thickness of the sheet itself. But, accordingly, its weight will be more significant, and this is an additional load on the ground. Be sure to take this factor into account when creating supports and deepening them.
Tools for the job
- A grinder, or even better - a metal cutting tool.
- Welding machine.
- Roulette.
- Square.
- Shovel.
- Screwdriver.
- Screwdriwer set.
Important! To prepare the concrete mixture, you will additionally need a container for mixing the solution and a drill with a nozzle.
Manufacturing of gates from corrugated board
Before you start making gates from corrugated board with your own hands, make an approximate marking on the ground.
Gates from corrugated board - video
Conclusion
As you can see, it is not difficult to make a gate from corrugated board with your own hands. If you choose the right drawing and follow all of the above rules, you will surely like the result of your own work!
A blank fence is needed to fence and protect the private territory of a land or summer cottage. Naturally, the fence must have an entrance. At first, a wicket was enough, then a gate for the crew was required, and later for a car.
A metal gate and a wicket will provide an entrance / exit to the courtyard and guarantee safety for the residents of the house. Previously, iron gates were sheathed with sheet metal 3-5 mm, in modern conditions corrugated board is popular.
According to the method of opening, all types of metal / wood gates can be divided into two groups: swing and sliding.
By the type of wicket device: built-in (inside) and free-standing (side by side).
You can buy ready-made gates from a profiled sheet, order manufacturing by size or do it yourself. Let's take a closer look at the last option - homemade gates, as a cheap and affordable option.
Since swing gates are a simpler construction to manufacture, we will describe how to make swing gates from corrugated board on our own. The strength and aesthetic properties of the profiled sheet, as well as the "price / quality" ratio, make it possible to speak about the advisability of such a choice of facing. As for the wicket, we will describe two options for the device.
Do-it-yourself door made of corrugated board -
step-by-step instruction
Step-by-step technology for manufacturing a structure with a separate gate.
Stage 1 - the dimensions of the gates made of corrugated board with and without a wicket
Note that the installation of swing gates involves taking into account the layout of the territory of the site / yard.
Width of corrugated doors
The width of the door opening is determined based on the width of the car (including mirrors) plus one additional meter for the reserve.
The width of the pillars (columns) is also taken into account. If the gate is installed with a free-standing wicket, there will be three pillars. In addition, you need to take into account the size of the gaps between the support posts and the frame of the frame. And also the size of the gap between the leaves of the swing gates, taking into account the parameters of the fittings.
- The optimum door opening width is 4500-5000 mm.
- The standard width of a corrugated wicket door is 1200 mm.
Advice. Since one sheet per sash is not enough, it is advisable to calculate the sash width based on the width of the corrugated sheet.
The table shows the dependence of the width of the gate wing on the width of the profiled sheet.
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Height of corrugated doors
The height of the swing gates made of profiled sheet is 2200-2500 mm. This is due to the standard length of the corrugated sheet - 2,000 mm. Although the manufacturer can offer any length with a step of 50 mm.
In addition, the gap from the bottom (between the gate leaves and the ground) is taken into account, which is necessary to ensure the functioning of the gate when ice forms and high snow cover. The gap under the gate is 150-300 mm.
The height of the gate is influenced by the presence of decorative elements on top. For example, the use of forging makes it possible to increase the height of the gates made of corrugated board and decoratively decorate the structure, as a result of which the entrance group looks more respectable.
Advice. If the gap from the ground seems too large, you can install a removable strip at the bottom of the gate, which must be removed at the beginning of winter.
Stage 2 - Drawing of the gate from corrugated board
A diagram or drawing of a swing gate is necessary to simplify the calculation of the amount of material and assess the rigidity of the structure.
Two ways to make swing gates:
- with one large leaf (single leaf)... The disadvantage of this method can be considered that you need a lot of room for the gate to maneuver, as well as their large windage. A decrease in windage due to additional frame details leads to an increase in the load on the hinges, which in turn leads to a skew of the sash. This method is suitable only for gates with a small opening width or for installing a wicket;
- double-leaf (double-leaf)... All the disadvantages described above are eliminated, but the manufacturing cost increases due to the addition of loops and frame elements. A device with the same or with different sash widths is possible. Double-leaf swing gates have the advantage of being more resistant to wind load.
The scheme of a swing gate made of corrugated board should contain:
- the total width of the opening. It will be necessary, if necessary, to make a maneuver - when the gaps increase or the size of the fittings changes;
- the width of each sash;
- number, width of racks and depth of racking of racks;
- the configuration of the frame with an indication of the width of its constituent elements;
- location and width of the gate. This is an important aspect. Manufacturing a wicket door from corrugated board at the same time as a gate frame will shorten the project implementation time. And if the wicket is located inside the gate frame, the drawing will take into account its location when marking and cutting blanks;
- location of the hinges;
- place and method of installing the lock;
- the location of the internal door retainer (vertical latch).
On the drawing of the gate made of corrugated board, elements of the frame reinforcement are mandatory. It is the visualization of future gates that makes it possible to understand which of the elements to use and determine the place of its installation, taking into account the wind load.
Ways to strengthen the gates from corrugated board:
1. weld on a corner for rigidity.
This method is suitable if the width of the flaps is insignificant (up to 1,500 mm, each). The corner can be solid (gusset) or in the form of a corner lintel (spacer). The wider the corner or the closer to the center the lintel is installed, the stiffer the gate frame will be.
2. make the frame inside or above the frame.
In the first case, workpieces of a smaller cross-section are placed in the cells of the frame, and are tacked by welding with a step of 200-300 mm.
A continuous seam is not allowed in order to exclude deformation of the metal due to heating (so that it does not lead and twist).
In the second, a smaller pipe is welded over the main frame. The figure shows a top view of such a gain. 3. Install cross or diagonal jumpers.
It is important to set the jumpers correctly here. If the wicket made of corrugated board has an insignificant windage and it is enough for it to install one transverse lintel perpendicular to the long frame elements, then the situation with the gate is more complicated. In this case, it is wiser to use a diagonal jumper.
Methods for installing a jumper on a corrugated board gate are shown in the photo.
Gate stiffeners - location options:
a) Despite the apparent simplicity, this option is quite thoughtful, since it guarantees the integrity of the gate leaves. On the one hand, it will be held in hinges; from above, the possibility of deformation is excluded due to the reinforcement of the corners. From below it will be held by horizontal clamps (latches);
b) This is the most economical of the options presented, but it only creates reinforcement in the middle of the frame. The only advantage is that it makes it possible to install a lock on a jumper.
v) the disadvantage of this option is the weak reinforcement of the upper inner corners. Strong wind can deform the sash;
G) in this case, there is no reinforcement of the left inner corner;
e) in this case, there is no reinforcement of both internal corners;
e) perfect option. The insertion points of the lock, the installation of hinges, lower clamps and the upper corners are reinforced. This method eliminates torsion of the frame.
Advice. The wider the sash, the more the frame is reinforced.
Stage 3 - tools and material for the gates made of corrugated board
A drawing of a gate from a profiled sheet is a visual aid for calculating the material. For manufacturing you will need:
- corrugated board - for cladding. It is preferable to take a wall one, because it has a large working width.
- self-tapping screws or rivets for fastening the profiled sheet;
- metal pipe with a cross section of 60x60 mm and above - for supporting pillars;
- a pipe with a section of 40x40 or 60x20 ... 60 mm. - for elements of the sash frame (frame);
- pipe 20x20 to strengthen the frame (if necessary). 20x20 is suitable for a frame made of 60x20 pipe. 30x30 - if a 60x30 pipe was used.
Craftsmen advise buying all pipes with a thickness of 3 mm, not 2. Their price is somewhat more expensive, but for beginners it will be much easier to weld them. The metal heats up more slowly and does not deform as quickly.
- metal sheet for forming kerchiefs (if necessary);
- hinges, locks (latches, latches, plugs), lower clamps;
- metal primer and paint;
- decor elements (forging).
From the tool you will need: a welding machine, a grinder, a screwdriver (drill and riveter), a tape measure, a level, a plumb line, metal scissors, brushes and consumables for the tool.
Stage 4 - installation of support pillars for gates made of corrugated board
Installation of corrugated doors begins with the installation of support pillars. The most common way to erect gate posts is to excavate with subsequent concreting.
How to install gate posts correctly
- dig a hole with a garden drill. Using a shovel increases concrete consumption. The larger the support diameter, the larger the recess diameter should be. For a pipe with a cross section of 60x60, the diameter of the drill should be 120 mm.
How deep should the gate posts be buried? The installation depth is 1/3 of the length of the support
- pour a mixture of crushed stone and sand into the depression. The thickness of the pillow is 150-300 mm. The pillow is designed to prevent the influence of frost heaving of the soil and ensure the outflow of water from the base of the support, thereby slowing down its destruction;
- prepare the support (cover with an anti-corrosion primer);
- install the support strictly vertically. The slightest deviation will lead to a distortion of the entire structure. The correctness of the installation is checked with a plumb line or level;
- concrete the support. While the concrete is setting, you can start making the frame;
- close the upper part of the support with a metal plate or a special decorative element. As a last resort, pour concrete into the post (concreted from the inside) to avoid water ingress and thereby prevent the column from collapsing.
What kind of corrugated gate posts can I use?
In addition to supports made of metal pipes, you can install a concrete pillar or use piles. Supports decorated (faced) with brick or stone (brick pillars) look beautiful. When calculating the width of the door opening, the material of manufacture and the width of the support should be taken into account.
Stage 5 - manufacturing of a frame for gate leaves from corrugated board
Before starting production, you need to measure the width of the gate and wicket opening again in order to make timely changes to the dimensions of the leaves.
Manufacturing technology:
- the metal is dissolved into blanks. It is advisable to make the cut at an angle of 45 ° for a more reliable attachment. Although butt welding of parts is also encountered, it is easier to cut the workpieces and weld them;
Advice. Craftsmen advise welding the upper corners at an angle of 45 degrees, this will avoid water flowing into them, and the lower ones can be butt-welded.
- each workpiece is cleaned of dirt and rust;
- weld the frame elements together. Moreover, first, the blanks are baited, and after checking the geometry, they are welded with a continuous seam;
- the frame is reinforced (if necessary);
- welded seams are carefully cleaned;
- degrease the frame, cover with a primer and paint the weld points. After the paint is dry, paint the frame completely.
Advice. The manufacture of gates from corrugated board requires great precision in respect of the dimensions. When making a sash frame, it is better to make the frame slightly smaller than larger. In the first case, in order to eliminate the gap between the leaves of the swing gates, it will be enough to weld the cover strip on one leaf of the frame, where it is adjacent to the second. In the second, you will need to cut the frame and reduce its width.
Stage 6 - installation of hinges for swing gates made of corrugated board
Garage hinges (awnings) are used to install the gates.
How to properly weld the hinges on the corrugated board gate?
First, the hinge is welded onto the support post, then onto the door frame at a distance of 200-300 mm from the edge of the sash frame. Please note that the location of the hinge affects the position of the door in the open state. If you want the gate to open in both directions, the loop is butt welded to the support. If only in one - the loop is placed on the frame. To prevent the sash from reaching the fence, a limiter is installed.
How many loops to weld on the gate?
If the gate is reinforced, three hinges are required for each leaf. If lungs, two are enough.
Stage 7 - installation of corrugated board on the gate
The professional sheet is mounted on one or both sides of the frame. The installation rules are not complicated, but their knowledge and observance will help to install the corrugated board on the gate correctly.
In general terms: it is necessary to ensure reliable fastening of the sheet to the frame by fixing the profiled sheet through one lower wave of the sheet. In this case, the profiled sheet is also screwed to the diagonal or perpendicular lintels. And two sheets are connected to each other at the top of the wave (on the crest).
Rivets or self-tapping screws are used for fastening. The rivets look more elegant (especially those matched to the color of the profiled sheet), self-tapping screws exclude the possibility of water flowing into the installation site. Of course, this is not as critical as on the roof, but the appearance of rusty smudges over time cannot be avoided.
Stage 8 - installation of fittings (accessories for gates)
Additional elements:
- lock for swing gates made of corrugated board. Installed after the sash is hung.
Types of locks and how to insert / install (installation rules):
- hinged. It is necessary to provide for loops for the lock when welding the frame and fastening the sheets of corrugated board;
- overhead. It is installed on a transverse lintel most often on an additionally welded flat sheet of metal. Or it is screwed with hardware directly to the frame. The masters are not advised to use welding for mounting the structure of the locking mechanism, because the lock needs maintenance and replacement;
- mortise. The lock cuts into the plane of the pipe; to hide / decorate the installation site, a metal pocket is used.
- the bottom retainer of the swing gate leaf is needed to redistribute the load from the lock and additionally secure the lower part of the swing gate leaf from the wind (wind load).
- a latch on the gate (deadbolt), designed to close the gate from the inside (blocking). The latch is more suitable for a wicket, and for swing gates, a lock (deadbolt) is used.
- automatic equipment for swing gates. It allows you to open the gate remotely, which is very convenient when it is cold, rain or dark.
- security system: surveillance camera, warning lamp, alarm.
Hinged gates made of corrugated board with built-in wicket
Separately, we will talk about how to make a swing gate with a wicket from corrugated board. This option is used when the opening is not wide enough to install a gate and a separate wicket.
Wicket positioning options in the gate
Locations:
In the manufacture of sash frames, they are made in different sizes. Then a narrower sash serves as a wicket.
This is the cheapest option, since the load on only one goal post increases, which will require the installation of an additional hinge and reinforcement of the frame. In general, costs will decrease.
In the middle of the gate leaf. The option with the location in the middle is good because the frame of the wicket acts as a reinforcement for the frame of the sash. And the installation of hinges not in the center, but closer to the top and bottom of the gate, will further strengthen the structure. 
Closer to the support pillar. In this case, the main load falls on the support post, because both the door frame and the wicket frame rest on it. 
Closer to the inner edge of the valve. This design is the most "flimsy", its weak link is the junction of two leaves and a wicket. In the last three cases, in the process of manufacturing the frame, an additional frame for the wicket is provided. Moreover, it is made more reinforced than for a free-standing wicket, since it bears the wind load, which acts on the gate leaves from corrugated board. Please note that the wicket will greatly overload the frame, which means that additional hinges and reinforcement of the sash frame will be needed. In general, the technology of manufacturing gates from corrugated board with a wicket inside is carried out in the same way as manufacturing gates with a separate wicket. All the nuances are pondered during the drawing process.
Advice. The lower retainer for such models of swing gates made of profiled sheet is required.
Advantages and disadvantages of corrugated swing gates
Advantages (pluses):
- comparative simplicity of design and manufacture;
- low, in comparison with sliding gates, cost;
- ease of use and maintenance;
- availability for the installation of automation;
Disadvantages (disadvantages):
- requirements for free space for maneuver (opening will require the release of an area equal to the width of the gate leaf);
- the need to take into account the wind load;
- the need to provide for the fastening of open gates in order to avoid their unauthorized closing (lock, stop, locking devices);
- installation of a limiter so that the open gate does not damage the fence curtain and does not block access to the wicket;
- the complexity of care in the winter season, which consists in the need to remove snow over a large area.
Approximate prices for swing gates made of corrugated board
Conclusion
As you can see, with some effort, you can make and install swing gates from corrugated board with your own hands in 1-2 weeks, which will decorate the entrance group and will reliably serve as a beautiful business card of a private house.
Fences made of corrugated board are a practical and reliable design that you can build with your own hands. To do this, you need to study the principle of such a fence and stock up on the necessary tools and materials.
swing gates made of corrugated board with a wicket of non-standard configuration
Do-it-yourself installation of a fence made of corrugated board
Before starting the installation of a fence made of corrugated board with your own hands, you should draw up a construction plan, which will describe all the stages of the construction of the fence.
Fence construction stages:
- preparatory work (marking the territory and the necessary measurements);
- trench preparation and foundation construction;
- construction of a fence (laying pillars, logs);
- arrangement of gates and fencing gates;
- sheathing the structure of the fence with profiled sheets.
To obtain a better result, before starting installation work, it is recommended to make a constructive calculation of the future fence.
diagram of the device of the structure of the gate made of corrugated board with brick pillars
How to properly organize the gate from corrugated board, photo
One of the important and rather difficult stages of assembling a fence made of corrugated board with your own hands is the organization of gates and wickets. This process requires a detailed approach and strict adherence to all requirements.
The organization of the gate for the fence is as follows:
- In the process of designing a fence, you need to decide on the location and width of the gate;
- Decide in which direction the gate leaves will open (inward or outward);
- Determine the location for the gate. It is very convenient when the gates made of corrugated board include a wicket in their area (the so-called built-in structure).
drawing of a door made of corrugated board with a wicket inside the section (horizontal guides are clearly visible)
The advantages of such a constructive option (a fence with a wicket) are significant space savings. This option is applicable when the entry area is limited. As a rule, the width of such gates is 4 m.
design diagram of a swing gate made of corrugated board with a wicket next to
If the space of the entrance (entrance) zone allows, the wicket can be arranged next to the gate. In this case, the width of the gate with a wicket can be 5 m.
DIY installation instructions for a corrugated board gate with a wicket
The option under consideration is a swing gate made of corrugated board with a wicket, which will be placed in one of the doors.
Construction stages, photos and videos
We install support pillars on which the gate leaves will be attached. Based on the fact that these pillars will have a heavy load - they should be fixed as much as possible. For this, the support pillars must be tied to the main structure of the fence, which will exclude unwanted distortions of the bearing supports.
detailed diagram of the gate device made of corrugated board in section
We proceed to the assembly of the frame and the calculation of the sash parameters. In this case, we divide the total width of the opening into two equal parts. It is important to remember that the metal has its own thickness and this must be taken into account when taking measurements.
When organizing the frame, you can use a profile pipe - it is practical to assemble, has a low weight and an affordable price.
Important. All horizontal guides in two door sections must be placed at the same level. This will contribute to the symmetrical fastening of the corrugated sheets to the frame.
a diagram of the device of a gate made of corrugated board with a wicket (the drawing shows the locations of the lags and hinges)
In one of the sections of the fence, we arrange an opening for the wicket. To do this, from the frame of the fence sash, from the side of its attachment to the support pillars, we make the necessary indent to the side and weld the vertical guide. In the future, this vertical guide will hold the structure of the wicket.
detailed diagram of the device for a fence made of corrugated board
We turn to the manufacture of the wicket. First, we assemble a rectangular frame of the given dimensions. It is very important to observe accuracy, down to millimeters. Therefore, it is better not to rush and once again double-check the parameters of the opening of the future wicket. The guides on the door frame should be set at the same distance as the guides on the gate leaves.
scheme for placing hinges for a fence made of corrugated board with a wicket
We proceed to the installation of hinged hinges on the wicket and door sections. To do this, put the doorway in its place (in one of the sections) and install the hinges. To avoid distortions of the wicket, the above action must be carried out on a flat plane.
The installation of the hinges on the support posts and on the frame of the sections is carried out in a slightly different way. First, we make markings on the pillars according to the height of the flaps. It should be remembered that the gate leaves must not touch the ground. Then from each mark we retreat 25 cm along the post towards each other and fasten the fitting (half of the loop). Next, we make markings on each frame of the sash, taking into account the deduction of the inner half of the hinge.
To simplify the installation of the hinges and reduce the load on them, you can use a special mounting plate, which should be welded to the hinge. But it is only necessary to do this in advance.
gates with a wicket are sheathed with corrugated sheets
We sheathe the gate wings and the wicket with profiled sheets. This process is also recommended to be carried out on a flat surface. Using a grinder in the profiled sheet, we cut out an opening for the wicket and fasten it with self-tapping screws to the metal frame of one of the door sections. Next, we attach the sheets of corrugated board to the other sash and install the gate with a wicket.
Installation and materials price
The cost of manufacturing a gate from a corrugated board with a wicket, as well as the price of the material, will depend on a number of indicators. For example: from the complexity of the design, from the type of corrugated board (color, configuration), from accessories (hinges, locks, rivets).
options for profiled sheets in cross-section for a fence with a wicket
For a preliminary calculation of the cost of installing a gate made of corrugated board with a wicket, a small estimate will help to determine.
the price of material and accessories for a fence made of corrugated board with a wicket
Note that the installation of a gate made of corrugated board with a wicket with your own hands significantly saves money. Indeed, with this option, money will be needed only for the purchase of material and tools (if they are not available).
How to make a gate from a profiled sheet with your own hands, and spend only a few days on it, we will tell you in this short article. We will also mention how to make the fence itself, if you do not have a ready-made fence yet. This will make it possible to do everything in one style. So let's get started!
What gates can be made of corrugated board for a summer residence?
It is much more profitable to make fences for summer cottages from corrugated board with your own hands than ordering the work of a specialized team. This task is quite feasible due to the ease of handling the material itself, and the quality of such a work is practically the leader among all possible and affordable budget options. If there are usually few fundamentally different construction methods with the construction of the fence, then there is a choice for the gate.
The gates can be hinged, which is the easiest to implement, sliding or sliding. The first option is available if there is room for the doors on the site (if opened inward) or on the road (if opened outward). If you have small sash sizes, then this place will be found in any case, but it is easy to implement such an idea, because you only need to install a couple of racks, hang a frame upholstered with a professional sheet on them.
Sliding and sliding structures are applicable where there is no space for open sashes. But the construction of such gates is complicated by the need to install complex mechanisms and some requirements for the site. For example, along the trajectory of the sash rollback, the rest of the fence (fence) should be extremely even, without any corners and protrusions, and also rather long if all the gates roll back in one direction at once (i.e. one solid sash).
Do-it-yourself fences for giving from corrugated board - calculation of materials
Having decided to make all the elements of the fence: both fences and gates from corrugated board with your own hands, it makes no sense to hesitate. Before we go to the purchase of material, we will make the necessary calculations. Let's agree that we take the profiled sheet with an edge no more than 2.1 cm, we make the racks in the form of metal pipes, as the most affordable and fastest way... And their geometric size should be 60 mm, for round pipes this is the diameter, for profile pipes - the section (side). Tubes with a cross section of 60x25 mm are also taken as transverse elements of the frame, i.e. in the form of a rectangle, the metal for them should not be too thick, no more than 2 mm.
Now we will calculate the area of the required profiled sheet, for this we determine the height, for simplicity, choose the figure that divides the number 12 without a remainder, since you will be cutting pieces of corrugated board from a 12-meter sheet, this will allow you to save money without creating unusable residues. The width of the sheet is set by the manufacturer, see the perimeter of the site on the plan or measure it for safety with a tape measure. Also, subtract the width of the gate and wicket from the resulting perimeter. Usually it is about 5-6 m, if you make a narrow gate, exclusively for the passage of a car.
Next, we count the number of pipes and their parameters. Up to 30% of the length is hidden underground, and what is above it should accommodate the height of the profiled sheet. That is, if the height of the fence is planned to be 2 m, then the tube for the rack should be 2.7 m.A distance of 2 meters is usually taken between. So now arm yourself with a site plan and count the number of pipes. The next step is the transverse logs, they are fastened in two rows for a 2-meter-high fence, if it is more, then three rows will be required.
Do-it-yourself fences and gates made of corrugated board - installation of a fence
After competent calculations and purchases, you can begin to develop the site and put up a fence.
Do-it-yourself fence and gate installation - step by step diagram
Step 1: Preparing the pit for the posts
We outline the location of the gate and near this mark we begin to make a hole for the first fence post. Use a hand drill to speed up the process. Dig all subsequent ones at the planned distances. Fill these holes with gravel and tamp it, it will be a pillow, 10 centimeters are enough. After that, you need to fill it with concrete, for this you take M400 cement and gravel in a ratio of 1: 4.
Step 2: Installing the Racks
The pipes should be pre-painted, and a cross of their metal profile pieces should be welded to the bottom to increase the stability of the post. Having installed the post exclusively evenly into the pit (check with the level), fill it with concrete, pierce it to release air from the layer. Let all structures dry, it will take a couple of days to be sure. Close the pillars from above with plugs, from which to make them, dream up with your comrades.
Step 3: transverse joists and profiled sheet
The easiest way is to weld them with electric welding, you can suffer and do it with bolts and nuts, for which you will have to make through holes on profiles and poles. Step back a little more than 20 cm from the top of the post and from the ground. After work, paint the transverse profiles. When everything is dry, you can hang the corrugated board. The sheet is set in level, and screws are attached with a screwdriver, each next section is overlapped by one edge.
Do-it-yourself gates and wickets made of corrugated board - calculation of materials
First, you should draw up a diagram of the gate and wicket. We will have it as a swing version with a separate (not built into the gate) wicket. The width of each sash should be about 2-4 meters (depending on the dimensions of your car), the height should be flush with the fence. The wicket should be about 1 meter wide. Swing elements are attached to hinges, usually two, for the gate leaves, you can put another third for reliability. The perimeter of the gate is made of a strong profile of 50x50 mm, the transverse joists are taken with slightly smaller parameters. Transverse elements of the frame can be made as in a fence, or in the form of diagonal lines.
Welding of elements must be done on a flat horizontal surface even before fastening to the hinges, and it is important to observe the right angle between the elements. To do this, make yourself a device in the form of two wooden bars fastened at a right angle, measuring it out with a corner beforehand. It is by laying out the metal parts near it that you need to grab them by welding, and then weld them thoroughly, without fear of breaking the 90-degree angle. Hinges are already welded onto the finished frame.
How to make a gate from a profiled sheet with your own hands - stages of work
Now we have in our project a gate and a wicket made of corrugated board, it is also easy to make them with your own hands, especially since the warm-up has already passed.
Gates made of corrugated board will perfectly fit into any architectural style, harmoniously combined with any modern finishing materials. In addition, they are distinguished by strength, reliability, long service life and comparative low cost. However, for all its simplicity, a drawing of a gate from a profiled sheet will greatly facilitate their manufacture, especially if you want to cope on your own, without the involvement of specialists.
The construction of the gates made of corrugated board can be hinged and sliding. Accordingly, the approaches to their manufacture are different. The simplest option for execution is swing gates. They will be discussed in this article.
Features of hinged gates made of corrugated board
The design of swing gates is very simple, so it is believed that it is not necessary to turn to specialists for their manufacture and installation. Most often, the gate for entering a private territory is made deaf. This means that very significant wind loads act on the door leaf.
Each of us from our own experience has come across the fact that it is not easy even for a physically strong person to keep the gate leaf in a strong gust of wind. And the wider the door leaf, the greater the wind load on the hinges with which the swing gates are attached to the pillars.
Hinged gates made of corrugated board - installation scheme on brick pillars
Bending loads also act on the upper part of the swing gate leaves. This is due to the fact that their sashes are usually fixed only in the lower part with the help of vertical locks. The load acting on the hinges from the gate's own weight must not be discounted as well.
If the gate is made independently, then the metal structures are selected "with a margin". This approach increases the cost of the gate and requires the installation of more massive foundations. However, as a rule, the difference in cost is insignificant, especially when it comes to simple country gates. But if you do not want to overpay, and you need a reliable gate, then for their manufacture it is better to use a project of a gate made of corrugated board.
Schemes and drawings of hinged gates made of corrugated board
In the set project documentation includes:
- Assembly drawings of the gates from corrugated board.
- A drawing of the manufacture of individual parts.
- Detailed specification of metal profiles.
Small light country gates made of corrugated board can be made and installed according to a sketch of a gate made of corrugated board without developing all design documentation especially for them. But the cross-section of the metal profiles of the gate frame and supporting pillars, as well as the construction of metal cylindrical hinges, is best taken from a typical project.
Sketch of a corrugated board gate with two leaves and a wicket
For the frame of the gate made of corrugated board, tubular metal profiles are usually used. minimum cross-section 40 × 20 mm, and maximum - 60 × 40 mm... In this case, the choice of profile depends on the width of the gate opening, as well as on whether the gate leaves are blind or a wicket is built into one of them.
It is better to choose hinges for hanging gates with bearings. This will allow the gate to open easily and smoothly without significant effort. In addition, such hinges can be lubricated much less frequently than conventional hinges.
Columns for gates made of corrugated board are the most critical part of all gate structures. They must withstand both wind loads and the load from the door's own weight. Therefore, for pillars, it is better not to use a profile pipe with a cross section smaller than 80 × 80 mm, and for gates with an opening size of more than 3.5 m, I recommend making pillars from a pipe with a cross section 100 × 100 mm.