When erecting a fence for your site, you need to pay special attention to the design of the gate. This is a mandatory attribute of the fence. Through the gate you can go or drive to the site. This is a kind of "calling card" of a private cottage. Various materials are used to build gates. Quite popular today is corrugated board. This material has a lot of positive qualities. How to make a gate from corrugated board yourself will be discussed later.
Material features
Gates made of corrugated board (photo below) are distinguished by a lot of positive qualities. This material has a lot of positive characteristics. It is made by the production method from sheet steel. The cold rolling method is used. To protect the material from adverse environmental influences, both sides of the sheet are covered with a special protective layer.
After galvanizingsteel corrugated board goes through another stage of preparation. It is covered with a layer of special polymers. Such compositions have a different color. After such technological stages of production, a durable, beautiful material is obtained. It is used in various construction areas.
The popularity of fences and gates made of corrugated board is due to the ease of installation and the special performance of such material. Sheets do not need to be constantly restored. The production method of applying a polymer coating allows the material to retain its original appearance for a long time. The service life of such structures reaches 30 years. At the same time, repairs will not need to be carried out for decades (subject to proper installation).
The corrugated board is lightweight. It is easy to transport to the site. It is quite possible to assemble the structure manually, without the use of special equipment. At the same time, the buyer can choose the optimal color of the sheets, which will correspond to the taste preferences of the owners of the house. Also, a large selection of colors allows you to choose a material that will match not only the fence, but also the roof of the house. In this case, you can create a harmonious image of the design of the infield.
The decorative layer of such gates does not fade in the sun, is not destroyed by precipitation. At the same time, the cost of corrugated board sheets remains acceptable. This makes the presented material in demand in modern construction.
Varieties
There are different designs of gates made of corrugated board (a photo of one of the options is presented below). The gate can besliding or hinged. The second option is simpler and more reliable. Even a novice master can assemble it. The design of swing gates is simple. It consists of two wings. This type of gate is not only the simplest, but also the most common.
Swing gates exert minimal pressure on the supports. Therefore, the service life of such gates is quite long. Repairs will not need to be carried out (with proper installation and operation) for many more years. Of the advantages of such gates, it is also worth mentioning the ease of opening the wings. Hinges should be lubricated occasionally to avoid squeaking.
The disadvantage of the hinged design is its simplicity. Automation is not connected to such gates. You will need to open them manually. If the owners come home by car, in any weather you will need to get out of the car to open the doors. Then, having driven into the courtyard, you will have to go out again to close them. If it is raining outside, this procedure causes some discomfort.
Installation of gates from corrugated board can be performed using a different technology. In this case, the design will have one sash. It will not swing open, but roll back to the side. It is quite possible to connect simple automation to such a design. In this case, the operation of the gate will be much more comfortable. If the yard is covered with snow, such gates can be opened without difficulty. The space behind the fence can not be left free. To open the flaps, it is not necessary to provide sufficientamount of free space.
Design options
Gates made of corrugated board can be simple or have additional decorations, such as forging elements. This allows you to create an original design design. One of the options for this decor can be seen below in the photo. Gates made of corrugated board with forging can be assembled independently. This will require the use of a welding machine.
In addition to decorative elements, gates also have several mandatory design elements. These include support posts and lintels. Supports are installed on the foundation. To do this, they are buried in the ground and poured with cement mortar. Jumpers are needed to increase the rigidity of the sheets. If the door surface is large enough, strong gusty winds can cause the material to sag. To avoid this, special jumpers are mounted. Such slats can be oblique, horizontal or cruciform.
Also, the gate can be mounted with or without a top bar. If the design provides for the presence of a stationary frame, the gate will be more stable and stronger. However, the crossbar will limit the height of objects that can be moved through the gate. Special equipment and trucks will hardly be able to get into the yard.
More often they equip gates without leaves. In this case, you will need to think over the design to the smallest detail. The corners of the frame and rack will need to be reinforced. This will increase the reliability of the design. For the same reason, often people choose gates from corrugated board withforging elements. They also allow you to strengthen the structure. However, the supports in this case must be stronger, as the weight of the leaves increases.
Gate width
Sliding or sliding gates made of corrugated board can have different dimensions. This takes into account a number of factors. One of them is the area of the plot. The huge gates near the small dacha look ridiculous.
The width of the opening should be selected in accordance with the dimensions of the car of the owners of the house. In this case, you must not forget about the mirrors of the vehicle. To the result of measuring the car, add another 1 m of margin. The optimal indicator of the width of the opening is 450-500 cm. When choosing the width of the sash, the dimensions of the corrugated sheet are taken into account. It usually takes several of them to create a gate.
Almost always, gates are made from corrugated board with a gate. It is needed so that pedestrian visitors to the estate or cottage can easily get to the site without opening the overall doors. The width of the gate is usually 120 cm. It can stand separately from the gate, which necessitates the creation of three pillars. In some cases, the gate is built into the gate leaf. This type of construction allows the use of two posts to install the sashes.
Structure height
The height of the swing type corrugated gate is 220-250 cm. This requirement is due to the standard sheet sizes. On sale is a corrugated board with a length of 200 cm. The height of the gap between the sash and the ground is added to this value. It is 15-30 cm. This gap is needed to open the gate if there is a lot of snow.
If forging is used to create a decor, the height of the gate may be greater than the standard value. This indicator is determined by the characteristics of decorative elements.
Creating a drawing
Corrugated gates with or without forging require a drawing before starting work. To do this, you will need to measure the space, estimate the dimensions of the sheets of corrugated board, etc. To create a gate scheme, which will be needed later to calculate the materials.
As supports, a profiled pipe with a cross section in the form of a square of 8 × 8 cm is usually used. The wall thickness of such a support should be at least 3 mm. The plan must indicate the level of the soil and the foundation. It should be deeper than the freezing level of the soil. Pits are usually dug about 70 cm.
Next, you need to think about how the structure will look like, the mechanism for opening it. If the gate is cut out in the gate leaf, 2 pillars are applied to the plan. If it is nearby, 3 pillars are drawn on the plan. In order to correctly apply them to the plan, you need to take into account the width of the car (with windows) and add 1 m to this value. This will turn out the width of the opening. Gate height may vary. At the same time, the height of the profiled sheet and decorative elements are taken into account.
Do-it-yourself gates from corrugated board are assembled on a frame. For this, a profile with a section of 6 × 4 cm or 4 × 2 cm is used. The choice depends on the strength of the winds in the area, the dimensions of the sash, as well as the presencedecorative elements. The higher the weight of the structure, the thicker the profile is used to create the frame.
To create jumpers, you need a pipe with a square section of 2 × 2 cm. The plan indicates how the jumpers are connected. The wall thickness of all profiles must be 3 mm. Otherwise, welding will be more difficult, especially for beginners.
The layout of the hinges, the automatic mechanism for opening the gate, the lock, etc. is put on the plan. Only after that you can purchase the required amount of materials and start construction work.
Installation of supports
Gates made of corrugated board with forging elements are most often installed on three pillars. In this case, the supports can be both metal and wooden. The first option is preferable. Next, you will need to use the plan prepared in advance.
In accordance with the scheme, markup is carried out on the site. For this, wooden pegs are used. They are installed in those places where the supports will have to be. According to the marking, pits are dug with a depth of about 70 cm. In this case, the maximum allowable column height is 210 cm. In this case, the wings will be somewhat shorter than the supporting pillars. If the height of the gate is greater, the supports must be deepened more. Otherwise, it will not be possible to create a distance under the sash or decorate the fence with forging. In some cases, it will be necessary to make a recess of about 1.2 m. The diameter of the hole should be 20-50 cm.
Before you install the supports in the ground, you need to pour a layer of sand and gravel into the hole. Next, a layer of waterproofing is laid. After that, the supports are prepared. They are cleaned of a layer of rust, covered with a special primer. When it dries, apply two coats of paint. Then they are installed in prepared pits. After leveling the supports, you need to pour cement mortar into the pits. It must dry for at least 3 weeks. The surface of the solution is covered with plastic wrap and the surface is periodically moistened. So concrete can gain strength. The top of the pipes must be plugged so that debris and precipitation do not get inside.
Choice of corrugated board
Do-it-yourself corrugated gates are assembled from a suitable type of material. There are three categories of sheets. They differ in the height of the ribs, the thickness of the material, as well as resistance to wear. You can determine the type of sheet by marking. If the letter “H” is present in it, this is a profiled sheet for creating hangars or a spacious roof. This is an expensive material that is impractical to use for the construction of gates.
If the sheet is marked "HC", it is highly durable. It costs less than the previous type of material. However, the high weight also does not allow the use of this type of profiled sheets for gates. The material marked "C" is best suited for these purposes. It is lightweight and relatively inexpensive. At the same time, the material is quite strong and durable.
Creating a frame
So, how to make a gate from corrugated board? After installing the supports, you will need to prepare the frame. Its assembly is carried out on a flat platform. There must be enough space forfit at least one sash.
The metal profile is laid out in accordance with the plan. If necessary, the excess material is cut off with a grinder. Next, the corners are checked with a square. They must be straight. After that, you need to use a welding machine. It is necessary to additionally strengthen the corners with steel plates.
After that, jumpers are welded. This procedure is carried out strictly according to the scheme. If the master does not have much experience in welding, he should practice on an unnecessary piece of material. Only after that you need to start connecting the structural elements. Next, weld the loops. If the lock mechanism is also all metal, it will also need to be attached to the frame. After that, special elements are welded to create an open gate stop. They should be at the bottom of the frame.
After that, the decorative elements of the frame are welded. They should not interfere with the installation of the profiled sheet.
Frame trim
Gate from a professional flooring gather on a flat platform. When the frame is assembled, you need to mount profiled sheets on it. For this, screws are used. They must be painted the same color as the corrugated board. In places where hinges are installed, a metal sheet can be welded with the same welding. In some cases, bolts are used to fix the corrugated board. The thickness of the gate hinges must be at least 3 mm.
The corrugated board is attached to the frame and lintels. It is better to use ball-type loops for this design. They do not make noise, making it easy to open the doors. When will the profilemounted on a frame, you need to use welding again. The hinges are also welded onto the supports. Also here you need to install a visor for the lock. A small canopy will protect it from snow and water.
After that, the structure is hung on support poles. You need to put the loops into the grooves. If scratches appear on the surface of the sheets during work, they will need to be painted over with special compounds. Otherwise, rust will appear here, the material will collapse. When the gate is installed, you can install the lock (if it was not welded during the assembly process). In this case, special fasteners are used.
Need to check how the doors open. If everything is fine, you can operate the gate. If there are defects, they must be corrected.
Having considered how to assemble a gate from corrugated board, you can perform all the steps yourself. The design will be reliable, durable and beautiful.
