Nowadays, corrugated sheeting is often used to fence a suburban area. To support the overall architectural style, gates and gates are also made from this material. The frame for these products is made of profile pipe. This material is aesthetic, easy to process, and has high strength. With welding skills, you can make beautiful and reliable gates yourself. Let's figure out how to weld a fence gate from a profile pipe with your own hands.
An example of making a gate from a profile pipe Source fences-for-you.rf
Advantages and disadvantages of profiled pipes
Among the main advantages of profile products used in the production of gates, experts highlight:
- low price;
- high strength with light weight;
- possibility of self-assembly (metal profiles are easily cut, welded and connected with self-tapping screws).
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The disadvantages of profile products include:
- susceptibility to rust when interacting with precipitation, which causes the formation of corrosion;
- inconvenience in priming and painting the surface of rolled pipes, which entails an increase in time spent on pipe installation.
Figured metal picket fence
As can be seen above, the advantages of profile pipes more than compensate for their disadvantages.
How to weld a fence gate from a profile pipe with your own hands
The manufacturing technology of the structure is quite simple. To weld gates from profile pipes, you need to select the type of product that best suits the design of the doors.
Installation of locks
Pipe selection
It is preferable to choose a corrugated pipe for the gate with a square or rectangular section. Pipes of this shape are easier to install and transport to the site. The most durable profile pipes are made from the following types of steel:
- stainless steel;
- galvanizing;
- carbon
The photo shows metal doors.
Forged elements
The price of pipe blanks depends on the material from which they are made. The most budget option is carbon steel products. However, when choosing carbon alloy pipes, the low strength and short service life of such products are taken into account.
Welded cold-rolled and galvanized profiles are the best option for sashes, but their cost is higher. Pipes of the same diameter can differ twice in wall thickness.
Pipes of square or rectangular cross-section are used for the sashes. It is possible to do the job correctly and with your own hands if you have a welding machine and auxiliary tools.
The photo shows the structure after installation.
After installation
Site preparation
At the preparation stage, the dimensions of vehicles entering the gate opening are taken into account. The total area occupied by swing or sliding doors is determined. Standard gate sizes are:
- overall width – 2.5–3.5 m;
- height (gates and gates) – 1m 50 cm;
- the width of the gate is 0.75–1 m.
The photo shows a gate at the dacha.
Metal picket fence on a professional pipe
Taking into account the gate, the total width of the area under the gate should be 3.5 or 4.5 m. The structure mounted on the previously installed fence is placed at the appropriate height of the fence. Sometimes a lower height of the valves is acceptable, but not less than 40 centimeters.
Drawings and calculations
Before carrying out work, a drawing is drawn on paper. A rectangular opening is depicted with a smaller rectangle inside, indicating a profile frame indicating the length and width of the future structure. The financial costs for purchasing the necessary materials and a set of tools for the job are also calculated.
Installation diagram with dimensions
Gates made from corrugated steel pipes are assembled from various elements that differ in cross-section. The diameter of the steel pipe for the supporting wings of the support is 80x80 or 100x100 mm. The frame of the gate made of corrugated pipe is made of 50x50 mm products.
Jumpers and longitudinal strips are welded from profile sections of 20–40 mm.
In addition to the main values, the drawing shows the dimensions of the gaps between the doors, the ground and the supports. On hinged sides the approximate gap width is 5mm. Taking into account the possible sagging of the gate and its jamming in the future, a gap of 10 mm is left on the side with locks.
Sketch of a metal frame
In an area not exposed to snow and debris, clearance is taken into account at the bottom of the sashes, but not less than 20 mm. When taking into account the negative impact of external factors, the gap height is provided at 50–150 mm (decided individually).
Preparing a drawing or diagram
Drawing of a gate made of square section metal 40x20
When developing, the location is taken into account:
- stiffeners and their number;
- loop fixation points;
- wickets and which side is opening;
- automation;
- gain points;
- metal racks;
- accessories.
A properly designed circuit requires scaling accuracy down to the millimeter. The quality of installation of parts, the cost of materials for the frame and cladding depend on this.
Scheme of a gate with a built-in wicket
If, when developing a sketch, it turns out that the length of the gates is quite large, then it is better to take a metal profile with reinforced walls. This will minimize the windage of the structure.
The sashes must be freely fixed in the welded frame.
If it is decided to update the gate, and the fence was installed earlier, the scheme still needs to be developed. This will help you avoid old mistakes and work better on your design.
Manufacturing of sliding gates
The sliding type of gate is highly wear-resistant and is sheathed with most durable materials (except forging). The high cost of their installation is compensated by the strength and reliability of the sliding system.
Fence of a private house
The complex design of the doors of the sliding model is welded according to a scheme identical to that of the swing model. First, by welding the required size profile pipes, a frame is created. There are various sliding gate mechanisms:
- suspension;
- rail;
- cantilevered.
Useful tips
Since making sliding gates with your own hands is not easy, you should listen to the recommendations of professionals:
- If you need to embed a gate into the gate, it must be mounted closer to the foundation with a channel to reduce the load on the rollers.
- In order not to make a mistake in determining the width of the opening, you must first drive pegs into the places where the pillars are installed and try to drive through.
- The seller may offer carts with plastic rollers. They make less noise than metal ones, but do not last long. Therefore, preference should be given to rolling bearings made of durable steel.
- If the counterweight for welded sliding gates is made rectangular, its length can be reduced to 1/3 of the leaf width. This is true when there is not enough space to open.
Self-welded sliding gates will cost much less than those ordered from the company that produces them. At the same time, the quality of work depends only on yourself. The result is a reliable and easy-to-use design that provides comfortable travel using remote control.
How to sheathe a gate frame
Upon completion of the installation of the frame, finishing of the sashes follows. The cladding technology depends on the material used. It is advisable to use sheathing identical to the fence. Otherwise, the gate will not fit into the overall picture of the fence.
At the summer cottage
To fill the frame of the profile sashes, various variations of material are used:
- forged elements;
- sheet metal (galvanized);
- profiled sheets;
- edged and tongue and groove boards treated with primer, antiseptic or paint and varnish compounds.
Sheathing made of corrugated sheets
This is the most practical option for finishing this structure. The material is low in price and easy to install. It can be combined with forged elements (bolts, trim). Often sheets are purchased with a painted and galvanized coating. The corrugated sheeting is attached to the frame of the sashes with self-tapping screws.
Types of profiled sheets
Wood paneling
It wins in presentable appearance, but loses in durability. Wood is susceptible to rotting and mechanical damage. To improve strength and extend service life, the lumber used is treated with fire inhibitors and anti-fungal agents.
Forged elements
Often the cladding of the structure frame is made of forging elements made from metal that is heated to forging temperature and amenable to high-temperature pressure treatment. The implementation of original design solutions is possible by cutting and welding such products.
Forged doors
If you have a welding machine and a blowtorch, you can forge a metal pattern on the doors yourself. However, it is easier to buy ready-made forging elements, but they will cost much more. For example, the price for 1 m2 of finished products will be at least 1 thousand rubles.
Recommendations for choosing material for cladding
The most popular materials that can be used to decorate gates are:
- profiled sheet;
- polycarbonate;
- Euro picket fence;
- forging;
- board (edged, unedged);
- metal sheets;
- Rabitz;
- PVC panels.
Fixing corrugated sheets, metal pickets, and polycarbonate is done with roofing screws or rivets. The color is matched to the tone of the sheets.
The dimensions are calculated so that one sheet of material is enough to cover one sash.
Fastening is done from the outside of the yard or from both sides. When installing garage doors, only one-sided fixation is used.
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- Metal bar fence
When fastening solid metal sheets, welding is used. They weigh a lot, so you need to consider installing reinforced hinges.
The combined version of cladding with polycarbonate sheets, complemented by figured forged parts, is popular.
Garage doors made of profile pipes
If, in addition to installing fence gates near a private house or cottage, you plan to build a garage, the frame for the garage doors can also be made from profile pipes. The most common options for garage door systems are tilt-up and swing.
Installation and welding
Creating a lift-and-turn structure
When opened, the overhead gate rises horizontally, extending outwards and creating a semblance of a canopy. The operating principle of this design is the movement of the canvas mounted on the frame around its axis. This allows you to change the horizontal and vertical position of the sash using a roller mechanism and metal guides.
Rules for calculating the dimensions of a structure
Having decided on the material of the frame and cladding, you need to start creating a diagram, which first of all includes dimensions. Despite their simplicity, swing gates require precise calculations so that in the end they can fit perfectly into place. It is important to remember the following features:
- The size of the gate when open should allow large vehicles to pass through unhindered. It is better to leave about half a meter on each side of the gate post so that the car can safely pass without hitting the structure. Accordingly, the space that the open doors will occupy is also taken into account;
- the sketch of the future gate should include indications of all dimensions and parameters, even if they seem unimportant. The width and length of the structure must be proportional to the space in which the gate will be installed. The dimensions of the metal pillars that act as a support must be indicated;
- When creating a drawing, scaling with real parameters and materials is observed. According to the sketch and its scale, the number and footage of corrugated pipes, as well as future cladding, are calculated.
Additional Information
To create gates of any design, it is more rational to buy new pipe profiles. If funds are insufficient, previously used products may be used. In this case, additional time will be required to clean the pipes from rust. If the corrosion is too deep, the use of such products is not recommended.
In a private house
New steel pipes can be purchased at a metal warehouse or online. For example, on Avito. Using the price list presented on the resource, you can find both new and inexpensive used products. Additional information on selecting and assembling profile gates can be found on specialized forums.
