Do-it-yourself gate with forging elements: photo of forged gates made from corrugated sheets

Currently, the most important issue when creating an interior and facade is style and beauty. That is why various types of gates and fences have appeared. And the most popular type of gate in terms of beauty and strength is considered to be forged.

Indeed, now craftsmen are able to produce masterpieces that absolutely nothing can compare with. Just look at the photos of different options for forged gates and you will understand why people choose them to create a style. In this article we will talk about forged gates.

DIY gate made of corrugated sheets

Hot forging will require skill, as well as internship time in a forge. This is the only way to learn how to forge. Cold forging technology is available to everyone if they have experience working with metal. It makes it possible to produce decorative elements from profile pipes at home at low cost.

Option from corrugated sheet

Anyone can do forging. First, you need to look at photos of hand-forged gates. The article also presents videos on this topic.

Necessary tool

To make a gate from a profile pipe with your own hands using cold forging, you will need certain tools:

1. A welding machine will be needed to create compositions. All decorative monograms made on other devices are joined into one composition by welding. Often welding experience determines how elegant a product will look from finished elements. There are professional and household devices. To attach the pattern to the corrugated sheet, you can use both. You won’t be able to create a beautiful gate with forging elements yourself without this tool.
2. A grinder, with the help of which the profile is cut into the necessary parts. The kit usually contains wheels for grinding and descaling finished elements before painting. For these works, it is advisable to use a low-power device in the range of 650–850 W. Working with an angle grinder must be precise. Therefore, it is important how comfortable the device will be in your hand.
3. Various elements using cold technology are made on special equipment. To bend the spirals, a machine called a snail is used. For longitudinal and transverse bends, “torsion bars” are used. Using other devices, you can twist various spirals from a strip of metal. The equipment is manufactured by industry or manufactured independently. But for cold forging you cannot do without these devices.
4. A spray gun and compressor are necessary to apply primer and paint to the finished product. Naturally, you can use brushes, but this will cause drips. In addition, it is very difficult to paint uneven monograms with a brush.

Wicket and gates made of corrugated sheets

You will also need:

• roulette;
• vice;
• pliers;
• files;
• hammer.

Before installation

Manufacturing Features

Corrugated sheeting is sheet metal that is highly resistant to various atmospheric conditions. This material is initially treated with special compounds that protect the metal from corrosion. This significantly increases its service life.

Scheme for making a gate with your own hands

Sheathing with corrugated sheets gives the structure strength. This way you can hide your garden area from prying eyes.

Installation of leaves for swing gates

The question of how to install a gate is an important point among all the work performed in the manufacture of gates with your own hands, since mistakes made can lead to both a short service life of the gate and the fact that they simply will not perform their functions, for example, to open well . Installation work begins with the installation of the frame. The procedure for this looks like this.

1. Hinges are welded to the leaf panels using a continuous seam. This should be the part of the loop that has a blind hole at the end.

If heavy gates are installed, they should be equipped with three hinges on each side. When installing lighter structures, two hinges will be sufficient.

1. For each welded loop on the frame, its second half is put on, which is immediately welded to the support.
2. The gate leaves are lined:
   1) repeated measurements of corrugated sheets are made (this will avoid errors);
3. 2) using metal scissors, cut out the required sheets;
4. 3) all existing edges are thoroughly cleaned;
5. 4) the sheets are overlapped in one direction;
6. 5) the corrugated sheet is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws. The number of self-tapping screws used to fasten the corrugated sheet is chosen arbitrarily; the distance between them should be from 10 to 15 cm.

1. The finished product is painted.

Advantages of forging

The designs have many advantages. The main ones are the following:

1. Original look. By using different forged elements, the gate can be given any look. But the most important thing is not to forget about combining the styles of various elements.
2. Strength. During cold and hot forging, the metal increases its strength. Therefore, the structures perfectly maintain their performance characteristics for 50 years.
3. Spatial rigidity. When combining various parts of forged structures, forge welding technology is used, so the possibility of deformation of the elements is excluded.
4. Corrosion protection. Forging technology involves processing all elements. This can be bluing - a chemical oxidation process, due to which the structure acquires a beautiful black tint. Or patination - a chemical procedure of metallization with copper or bronze.
5. Duration of operation. Forged products performed excellently in aggressive climatic conditions, when the temperature ranged from −30 to +30 °C. In addition, the structures worked normally during snowfall, constant rain, and high humidity.
6. Variety of different materials. Cold forging uses different types of aluminum alloys and steels (for example, with stainless properties). Also, forged structures can be made from bulk metal (rods with a hexagon or triangle cross-section) or from sheet and strip metal.
7. Wide range of design methods. Hot or cold forging technology does not have any restrictions. Any craftsman can produce original elements strictly according to an existing template or at his own discretion.
8. Versatile forged metal products combine harmoniously with stylish fences and gates. You can easily install an automatic opening system or a video surveillance camera in the gates without disturbing the design.
9. Huge selection of colors. The manufactured forged element can be painted in any shade.

Why forged metal will never go out of style?

The traditional technique of forging metal, where a blacksmith shapes it with a hammer and anvil, dates back thousands of years. Without this knowledge of blacksmithing, humanity would have remained in the Stone Age. Without the skill of blacksmiths there would be no knives, no modern tools, there would be no cars, no trains, no industrial production.

Despite the purely practical aspect of blacksmithing (processing steel for industrial needs), many craftsmen also applied and improved their skills in artistic forging. And although hundreds of years have passed since then, we can still observe today how many cities, castles and cathedrals in Europe, residences in other parts of the globe are decorated with magnificent ornaments and patterns, which are real works of art, made of ordinary metal.

Of course, a lot has changed during this time. Today, almost all types of metal forging are done by machines. Blacksmiths no longer need to forge rails, swords, and horseshoes. With the development of robots in production and the improvement of their precision, the art of traditional blacksmithing became unclaimed and remained the preserve of a few craftsmen, whose secret techniques were passed down from generation to generation.

However, due to the development of the private housing construction market, artistic hand forging received a “new life” and became in demand again. More and more people prefer to use beautiful and elegant forged products in the exterior of their homes and plots and are willing to pay big money for it.

Disadvantages of forged products

But still, cold forging has certain limitations. When using this technology, you cannot make figurines or flowers. This can only be done by masters using the hot forging method.

Door on brick pillars

The cold forging method allows you to make only spirals, ruffles, bending, and then assemble a composition from these elements. Metal images of flowers, berries, and animals can be bought in stores. Then decorate the front door by securing the forged items in the required places.

You should also note the length of time it takes to make parts yourself. Beautiful patterns made by experienced craftsmen at home will take a lot of time. This is especially true for the implementation of intricate decorative elements.

Gate with door on the site

Traditionally, forged products are made in a common style from identical monograms. This gives sophistication, but takes a lot of time.

The photo shows a gate with forged products.

Metal door

Kinds

Forged fences and gates are divided into three types.

1. Protective. The name already indicates their functional purpose. They have simple shapes, easy production, and relatively low cost. Their installation is simple and takes relatively little time, because they consist of stamped blocks.
2. Decorative. These are exclusive, highly artistic fences with beautiful forging. The design is non-standard, as it is made by hand according to individual orders. Hence the high cost. Initially, the master develops sketches and demonstrates them to the customer, who chooses the option he likes. Soldering and welding are practically not used when connecting decorative parts. For this, clamps and rivets are enough.
3. Combined fences. Contains elements of previous options. They combine expensive exclusive components with stamped sections. They are the most popular because they are beautiful, and installation is cheaper than purely decorative fences.

Metal structures of any kind come in different heights and designs. They are not suitable for every building and site.

Option for a wrought iron fence with lanterns on posts

Design options

There are a lot of design ideas for designing a gate made of corrugated sheets. Forging makes it possible to add originality to any product.

Forged door with polycarbonate

Classic way

Lattice structures made from corrugated sheets are the simplest and most popular. Despite their apparent simplicity, they look very beautiful.

After installing the sash with your own hands

A popular way of decoration is forged gates with a wicket built inside. Every craftsman can make and install such a product. In this case, you do not need to have much blacksmithing experience.

Sometimes this design is not entirely successful, since it is difficult to add artistic forging.

Structurally, the product already contains a large number of forged elements. But often there is a rather beautiful and original version.

Wrought iron gate at the dacha

Its secret is that the gate is, as it were, disguised. Forged decorations and decoration add originality to this design.

Gate covers, images

It is recommended to decorate forged gates:

• overlays;
• zhikovina;
• overhead loops.

Overlays for gates and doors are elements that have decorative qualities, practicality and serve as reinforcement for the structure. They give the product a strict and sophisticated appearance. The overlays are suitable for styles: country, gothic, baroque, modern.

Among the variety of overlays there are:

• specimens of trees and plants;
• compositions;
• geometric figures.

The use of overlays will give the main entrance to the courtyard an aesthetic appearance.

Wooden gates with forged gates and handles. Photos Svyatoslav

Zhikovinas give the products an antique elegance. They harmoniously combine with metal and wood, emphasizing the good taste of the owners of the estates. Forged gates can be decorative overlays, or they can carry loads if they also serve as gate hinges.

Overhead hinges for gates combine decorative and functional qualities. With sufficient thickness of the products, they cope well with their intended purpose. Curly hinges for gates will complement any exterior. And their wide range allows home garden owners to choose the best option that will be combined with a forged door handle and other fittings.

Reference. Photos of forged gates (how to send a photo) demonstrate designs made in accordance with cold processing technology, as well as other types of products.

Tips for choosing

First you need to choose the optimal type of design. It depends on the landscape of the garden area.

Sash in the fence

Then you should decide on the type of gate. First of all, they pay attention to products that can complement the landscape design.

It is not recommended to choose a forged gate that will stand out from other buildings.

It should not be forgotten that the wicket is primarily a protection.

When choosing a forged product, the style of the house and garden area is taken into account. If it’s a classic, then it’s better to choose a classic style of product. For European design, the same designs will be required.

At a private house

Dimensions of each leaf and gate

When calculating the height of the gate, it is important to take into account that at the bottom there should be a distance of 5 - 10 cm from the ground. If there are tiles or asphalt in the area where it is planned to install the gate, then this gap can be reduced to 5 cm

When talking about the size of future gates, we take into account that they must be such that a vehicle can pass through them freely. The height also depends on the height of the fence, the dimensions of the vehicle and the size of the sheet.

The dimensions of the gate should provide free and comfortable passage through it. It is believed that it is most correct to make a gate 1 meter wide and 2 meter high.

Briefly about the main thing

Forged gates are evidence of the artistic taste of the owners and the impeccably elegant appearance of the entrance area. The combination of forging and corrugated sheet allows you to save your budget while maintaining an attractive appearance and performance characteristics.

Forged elements increase the strength and reliability of the structure. They can be produced by cold or hot forging. The decor is prepared separately, welded into a composition, painted, covered with patina, and mounted on a frame or canvas. The cost of the finished product depends on the dimensions and design features of the gate, as well as the complexity of the forged patterns.

Manufacturing Features

Gates made of corrugated sheets with forging are manufactured based on the following information:

• A drawing with mandatory indication of the dimensions of the structure and decorative pattern.
• The color of the canvas and the forging method (cold, hot) are selected. Forged parts can be made independently, ordered by a craftsman, or purchased ready-made in a specialized store; the latter are usually made using the cold method.
• When calculating materials, the width and height of the sashes and the size of the frame are taken into account (usually a profile is used).
• Each sash will require two hinges, but a particularly large structure may require three hinges.

The swing structure is installed in the usual manner:

• Install supports (pillars) and wait for the concrete to completely harden.
• They cut the profiled sheet, weld the frame, assemble the sashes, and complete them with forging.

Structure reinforced with vertical bars Source tildacdn.com

• Hinges are welded to the sashes and hung on supports.
• Install the necessary accessories: lock, gate, intercom.

Simple patterns on a colored corrugated background

In addition to the forged top, simple designs are created in the center of the canvas. An element made of brutal metal is installed against the background of a colored profiled sheet. The decoration is attached to a rod welded to the top and bottom crossbars of the gate frame and fence sections. At the same time, the decoration strengthens the central part of the gate leaf, makes the frame and the central part of the structure stronger.

Near the house

On sliding gates, several identical fragments are installed at a certain distance. The same fragment of durable decor is mounted on the gate.

Pros and cons of profile pipe as a material for gates

Gates made from corrugated pipe can be made from rolled steel of various sections - square, round, oval, rectangular. Galvanized, stainless or carbon steel is suitable for manufacturing; after installation, painting with special anti-corrosion primers and paint is recommended.

When choosing a pipe material, it is necessary to take into account the planned loads, for example, a profiled stainless steel pipe is more suitable for a lightweight structure, but galvanized or carbon pipe is used for massive swing and sliding structures.

You can also use the following types of professional pipes for assembly:

• welded hot-rolled pipe is intended for the manufacture of welded structures for which serious loads are not planned;
• welded cold-rolled pipe is used to make the frame of a gate or small sash;
• Seamless pipe is more reliable and of higher quality; it is used for constructing gates.

seamless

hot rolled

cold-rolled
The best option when selecting a material would be a hot-rolled pipe with an affordable cost and excellent performance properties. It is suitable for welding frames and frames of sliding and swing structures, and is used in the installation of automatic opening systems. Such a fence will look stylish and solid, meeting the necessary safety requirements.