Unusual design ideas of the gate from the professional sheet

Profiled and profiled light metal pipes are cheap materialsthat allow you to create beautiful and durable fences on your country site. And unusual ideas for the design of the gate and the gates of the professional sheet will make the exterior more original. Their installation, depending on the complexity of the project, may take several days; in the simplest case, it can be done in a day.

Profiled is a thin metal sheet with a thickness of 0.4 to 0.8 mm, and the profile has a ribbed structure. The metal can be galvanized, coated with a powder or polymer layer of various colors.

There are the following types of professional sheet:

• roofing;
• wall;
• universal.

Each grade of a professional flooring has alphabetic and digital marking. Sheets with the designation C are suitable for fences. The digital value after the letter indicates the edge height in mm. For example, C18 is a wall professional sheet with a rib height of 18 mm. The larger this value, the harder the sheet, therefore, the design will be more sustainable. For a strong fence and gate it is worth taking grades C10-C20 with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm.

The framework of the gate and the gate is made of galvanized metal pipes. It is best to take them with a rectangular profile. The most successful solution is metal strips 60 by 40 mm with a thickness of 1.5-2 mm. The schemes of the valves can be different, but in any case, except for the frame itself, it is necessary to additionally install transverse or inclined stiffening ribs. For them, profiles 40 by 20 mm with a thickness of 1.5-2 mm are taken.

Many choose to give exactly the design of the gate from the profiled sheet.

This solution has several advantages:

• ease of manufacture and installation;
• low cost of material;
• due to the low weight of the corrugation on the gate, a smaller load, they are easier to open;
• there is an opportunity to make automatic opening by means of the electric drive;
• galvanized metal is not subject to deformation, the action of harmful natural factors.

The most important advantage of swing gates from a profiled sheet with a wicket is that, thanks to the simplicity of material processing, it is possible to make original designs of any size.

To make the simplest construction of the door from a profista, you will need 2 swing open doors on a solid base. As a support on which they are fastened with the help of loops, it is necessary to use steel pipes - rectangular, round or T-shaped, which go deeper into the ground with the pouring of the concrete foundation. The door frame can be with or without the upper horizontal crossbar. In the first case, the whole frame will be tighter, but then there will be a height restriction and high cars will not be able to enter the yard.

The gate leaves, besides the frame itself, have jumpers for imparting greater rigidity. They can be located horizontally, diagonally or crosswise, which scheme to make depends on the preferences of the owner. The main thing is that they are sufficient for a rigid structure, for example, at a height of 2 m, it is enough to install a pair of horizontal bridges at the same distance from the edges of the frame.

The base on which the door frame is made of corrugated board can be made in the form of massive pillars of facing brick, concrete or rubble. In this case, the whole structure takes on a completely different impressive look and becomes much stronger. A profiled sheet is combined with almost any building materials.

A metal lock for such double doors is installed from the inside at the bottom of the doors. It is intended for fixing the gate in the closed position.

The lock for a swing construction can be selected from several options. The simplest form is a metal bolt, which can be found in any hardware store or you can make yourself from scrap materials. Another method of reliable closure is a sliding lock of hinges and a galvanized valve with a handle. If you do not want to be wise, then there is an opportunity to simply weld two hinges to the flaps on the inner side and hang a suitable padlock on them.

An interesting solution would be the project of an automobile gate with an integrated wicket.This design will save space for an opening in the fence, but the frame will have a more complex look. For the frame of the gate in one of the valves need to do additional vertical jumpers, you should create a detailed drawing in advance with the dimensions and calculate the entire load.

Single swing doors for cars are rarely made: one large sash accounts for too much load. Yes, and open them more difficult, so it is better to use the traditional version.

The original ideas of the sliding gates of galvanized profile, which for the opening and closing move in a vertical plane along the fence. The difficulty lies in the fact that they need to install guide rails and weld rollers for movement, and for a soft stroke use springs or shock absorbers. But it will be easy to open them, they save free space.

Sliding gates are notable because they are easier to make automatic than swinging gates. It is enough to mount the electric drive and connect it to the moving mechanism. Work can be provided with a fully remote option and open / close the gate without leaving the car,which is especially convenient in bad weather.

The advantage of sliding gates consists also in the fact that one sash is enough for them. You just need to weld a frame of a metal profile, add stiffening ribs and sheathe the frame with a professional sheet.

You can create a nice construction of a professional leaf from a professional sheet by hanging a small roof or arch of the same material over it. In addition to beauty, it will also be useful - to protect the lock, constipation and other metal parts from the rain.

To make the entrance gate at the cottage according to an unusual project, you can do it yourself. There are various drawings and schemes with sizes for any personal plot, you just need to stock up on materials and perform simple work.

For the manufacture will need the following tools:

• welding machine;
• Bulgarian;
• drill;
• screwdriver or Phillips screwdriver;
• roulette, pencil, level;
• brush for priming and painting.

As materials, it is necessary to stock up with the necessary amount of metal profiles, profiled sheets, self-tapping screws and bolts. If around the site a fence of this material is already installed, then the professional flooring for the gate is chosen the same color.It is necessary to select suitable hinges capable of supporting the weight of the future gate, the lock and bolts. If the design with built-in wicket, then the deadbolt with hinges is selected and under it.

First of all, pieces are cut from the metal profile by a grinder, then the frame for the flaps is assembled on a flat surface. First, the corners are slightly caught by welding, then rechecked in height, length and diagonal. Jumpers are welded inside the frame for rigidity, then, if necessary, loops, locks, and locks. After the frame is ready, it is coated with an anti-corrosion solution, primed and painted. After the main part is assembled, the remaining structures are attached: roof, arched openings, and decorative elements.

Although the profiled sheet is not such a heavy material, but for the height of the valves at 2 m, it is necessary to deepen the supports not less than 0.7 m into the ground. For each, a pit 200 by 200 mm is pulled out; after the pipes are placed into it, it is poured with concrete. The solution should be reinforced with reinforcement.

For gate supports made of brick, concrete or natural stone, it is also worth using a solid foundation with a depth of at least 1.5 m. Particular attention should be paid to the observance of the vertical level of all pillars. In general, when installing the gate, it is necessary to reliably recheck all the dimensions and position, it first of all depends on how easily they will open.

The most reasonable option is to simultaneously build a fence for the private house and a gate with a wicket. First, it is possible to calculate and buy the right amount of the same profile sheet both by marking and by color. Secondly, you can immediately present and implement a single project where the fence and the gate are harmoniously combined. Therefore, it is not necessary to postpone the construction of these two important elements of the suburban area.

Usually sheeting is made from the outside of the suburban area., but some for beauty also install it from the side of the house. Sheets can have a height of from 2 to 2.5 m, there are various along the length, it is possible to choose one so that it captures the gate leaf in its entire width. Professional sheets are attached to the frame on metal screws or rivets, there are even special fasteners with caps to match the color of the coating: brown, green, blue.It is best to use self-tapping screws, because they prevent the penetration of moisture, so over time the sheets in the attachment points will not have rusty stains.

Finishing the carrier frame of the gate with profiled sheets is quite simple. First, they are fastened along the contour, then screwed to the internal lintels. Two sheets are connected to each other on the ridge - the upper part of the wave.

If pillars of massive wooden bars were chosen for the gate supports, the installation of hinges or an iron frame should be done with bolts or anchors for wood 125 - 220 mm long.

The hinges are welded first to the support pillars of the corrugated board, then to their frame at a distance of 20-30 cm from the edge. A couple of pieces are enough for each flap, but for amplification they often hang up 3 pieces. Then the hinges are lubricated and the doors are hung on supports. If all regulations are carefully observed, then the gate is ready for use.

After the installation of the gate, it is possible to equip and improve the surrounding area as much as possible: install lighting, an alarm system, if they are needed, supply the moving part with automatic equipment.

For reliability and durability, it is worth choosing a powder coated profile sheet. They are more expensive, but more resistant to external influences on the street.Metal profile with a polymer coating is good because it has many different colors. If there is already a fence around the suburban area, then there is an opportunity to choose the most suitable color for the gate.

Experienced craftsmen recommend taking profiled welded pipes 80 to 80 mm for poststheir thickness must be at least 3 mm. For door leaves and lintels, products are taken 60 by 40, 40 by 20 and 20 by 20 mm. The wall thickness may be 2 mm, but for beginners it is better to use pipes of 3 mm, since they are easier to cook.

Before assembling the gate and installation, we make the necessary material preparation: the surface is cleaned of rust with a grinder with a special nozzle or a metal brush, then it is primed with an anti-corrosion primer and painted. It is better to paint in 2 layers, after drying the first one, apply the second one and let it dry again before further work.

To do this, small metal strips with a width of 3-4 cm are welded to each corner of the frame. Thus, the structure becomes more rigid, does not “walk” and does not make noise in a strong wind.

Swing gates with a professional sheet must be done in such a way that they have enough space for a full opening. Since they usually open outwards, it is necessary to take into account that there is a flat platform in front of them, separated from the roadway. If there is very little space, you usually have to make sliding or overhead gates, sash opening inwards, which is not very convenient.

For the preparation of holes for metal supports it is better to take a garden drill, because the use of a spade increases the consumption of mortar for the foundation The diameter of the pit should be 2 times the cross-section of the pillar, and the depth - not less than one third of its height.

First, a mixture of sand and crushed stone with a thickness of 150-300 mm is poured into the recess under the supports. This pillow is designed for outflow of water and greater stability of the soil during frosts. Then concrete is poured into the pit, which can be reinforced with reinforcing rods at a distance of 30-40 cm. Concrete deepening should be gradually, constantly holding the support with checking the level. In warm, dry weather at a temperature of at least 10 degrees, the solution sets in 5 to 6 days.

To save space and simplify work, an integrated wicket door is often installed in such gates.It can be located closer to one of the bearing pillars or to the center, it all depends on the preferences of the owners and ease of use. In order for the gate to fit harmoniously into the gates surrounding it, it is necessary to choose the correct profile fragments and to accurately join them.

The easiest way to make the built-in gate is the same height as the gate. If it is below their sash, then there is a need to embed another frame inside.

It is worth considering several beautiful options of the gate from the professional sheet on the suburban areas. They are quite simple to make yourself, having a little imagination and experience in construction work. It is only necessary to stock up on tools and materials.

• Rectangular sheets of metal profiles can also be supplemented with figured elements of artistic forging with uncomplicated patterns. So the gate at the dacha will get a fancy shape. In this case, the installation of the whole structure is not very complicated.
• There is not much difficulty in installing a car gate with a wicket in one level. Simple structural elements can be mounted for 2 days, and use with comfort for many years.

• The built-in wicket can be lower than the gate itself.But it is very convenient to use. The retractable design of the sash from the profiled sheet allows you to save free space.
• An elegant refined combination of a color professional flooring and openwork details from metal. Such a decorative design can impress others.
• Metal profiles with colored polymer coating can have the most bizarre look. For example, a gate in a rustic style under a semi-wooden. Remarkably, they look like real wood.

• The simple design of single-leaf sliding gates with a separate gate can look very stylish, especially if it harmoniously blends in with the surrounding fence and the roof of the building behind it.
• Small double-leaf gates with the simplest design that open inwards automatically. Despite their primitiveness, they stylishly fit into the surrounding landscape with a fence.

How to attach the profile to the frame of the gate, you can see in the next video.