Types of gates for a private house: nuances of choice + do-it-yourself installation steps

Advantages and disadvantages of this design

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

• This design of the gate does not interfere with the exit / entry of the vehicle in a small area.Cantilever doors are a great space saver.
• The presence of the lower fastening of the cantilever system allows you to equip the gate under any climatic conditions.
• Finishing can be made of different materials, for example, vertical lathing, corrugated board, forging and more.
• The ability to choose a design option, for example, from a sandwich panel or profiled sheet.
• Compared to other types of gates (for example, swing gates), there is no such thing as sagging hinges. The existing automation and the mechanism for closing / opening the gate provides for a long operational period.
• There is a possibility to choose different automation for the gate.

Flaws:

• Unlike other types of gates, for example, swing gates, the arrangement of sliding gates requires more financial costs, by approximately 10–20%.
• To fix the console part and the drive, it is necessary to make an additional foundation.
• Along the fence you will need to allocate sufficient space.

How to weld metal swing gates for a summer residence with your own hands

Swing metal gates for summer cottages are created, as a rule, according to one scheme - from two halves (leaves) 1.6-1.8 m high with a total span width of 2.4-3.5 m. Each wing is a frame made of a metal pipe 60 x 40 x 1.5-2 or 40 x 40 x 1.5-2 mm, lined with some material. For sheathing, profiled sheet, polycarbonate, smooth rolling or galvanized sheet are most often used. Instead of a blank sheathing, the sash can be filled with a metal mesh or grating made of profiled or forged metal.

If the opening of do-it-yourself cottage swing metal gates does not exceed 3 m, then you can make them single-leaf, but this will create an excessively large load on the suspension.

Before making such a metal gate, the first step is to take the exact dimensions of the opening: width and height. Do not forget that the technical clearance (the distance between the level of the road and the lower edge of the gate or gate) must be at least 50 mm. With a gap of 100-150 mm, the gate can be easily opened even with a sufficiently large snow cover.

Based on the dimensions, it is necessary to make a sketch of the design of metal gates erected by one's own hands, and calculate the amount of material needed. For a 2 x 3.5 m fence (general opening), you will need approximately 23 m of a profile pipe (including internal lintels). Sometimes the gate frame is made reinforced, for this you will need another 15 m of a pipe of a slightly smaller section.

In the manufacture of metal gates with your own hands, you can use not only a profile, but also water pipes 1/2 - 1, as well as a corner with a shelf of 40 mm or more. When using a corner, before welding, a part of the shelf should be cut out in the workpieces to join them in the same plane.

All rust must be removed from the metal surface. To do this, you need a grinder with a grinding disc or regular sandpaper. If you bought a new, clean profile, then it is usually oiled, which must be removed with a cloth soaked in gasoline.

Before welding a metal gate, lay out all the parts on the ground or on the welding table and adjust the profiles to the desired size.But in any case, it is necessary to weld the frame only on a perfectly flat surface, avoiding the slightest distortion in the plane of the sash, aligning them horizontally with a level and checking each connection with a square both before and after welding.

When all sections of the profile are properly joined, fix them with clamps and proceed to welding the outer frame. Then measure and compare the diagonals of the frame to make sure it is square, after which you can weld the jibs or cross members. Their pattern can be different, the main thing is to provide rigidity to the wings. To make metal gates with your own hands as strong as possible, you can additionally weld triangular scarves made of 3 mm thick sheet steel at the corners of the frame. Then go through the grinder again with a grinding disc, clean the welding spots and remove the slag.

If the gate will be installed in an existing fence with concrete or brick pillars, then even at the design stage, the dimensions of the side support posts that will need to be attached to the fence posts should be taken into account. Such racks are made of profiled pipe 60 x 60 x 2 mm or 40 x 60 x 2 mm. If it is possible to dig a pit close to the post, it is advisable to concrete the racks by welding pieces of reinforcement or strips to them at the bottom. Racks are strictly vertically set using a plumb line or level and attached to the pole with anchors, after which the foundation pit is poured with concrete. If it is impossible to concrete the racks (for example, due to the existing foundation, which is undesirable to crack), you will have to do with only anchoring. In any case, the posts should not be higher than the posts - they should be located on the same level with the upper edge of the gate.

If the work on installing swing metal gates with your own hands is carried out with a new fence, it is advisable to install racks from a profiled pipe 80 x 100 mm with a wall thickness of 7 mm. If desired, they can subsequently be overlaid on three sides with bricks or hidden behind the fence flooring.

These photos show do-it-yourself swing metal gates:

The main types of gates with a wicket

First, it is necessary to immediately make a reservation: a gate with a wicket can be made as two independent elements located side by side, or as a single structure, i.e., a gate with a wicket inside one of the wings.

In any case, the gate is, as a rule, a "transparent" element and, depending on the material, as well as the technology of its manufacture, the following main types are distinguished.

Wooden

The most simple, from that - popular, can be easily made independently. Appearance completely depends on the taste and capabilities of the master. The disadvantage is fragility and low mechanical strength.

Welded metal structures

It is also a fairly popular option, while the welded gate is reliable, has a significant margin of safety and, with proper care, can serve for many years.

The cost of such a gate exceeds the price of a wooden gate, unless, of course, the latter is made of precious wood, but it is still quite acceptable.

Forged gates

This is the most expensive option, however, artistic forging allows you to get an incomparably better result, while the gate will be reliable, strong and durable.

It is possible to make such a design on your own only if you have special skills and equipment that is not used in the household.It is the price and complexity that make such gates rare in practice.

Frame sheathing

The sheathing of the gate can be any: wooden, made of profiled sheets or metal sheets, etc. It is attached to the gates with self-tapping screws. If you plan to weld sheet iron, you should choose a more even cold-rolled metal.

Below are a few swing gate drawings. from which you can choose the most suitable. You can develop your own scheme yourself. The optimal width of the gate for the entrance of both a car and a truck is 3 m, the height is from 2 m and above. To save materials, you can combine the gate with the entrance gate.

Important! When creating your own drawing, you should take into account the gaps of a few millimeters between the leaves and the pillars, as well as between the collar and the ground. If further automation of swing gates is envisaged, it should be noted that it should only be installed after the leaf travel has been perfectly adjusted.

If it takes some effort to open them, the causes are identified and eliminated.

If further automation of swing gates is envisaged, it should be taken into account that it should be installed only after the leaf travel has been perfectly adjusted. If it takes some effort to open them, the causes are identified and eliminated.

Related video: Do-it-yourself swing gates

Description and principle of operation

explained by the high cost

Sliding gates for a private house can be of two types:

• Console;
• Rail.

The last option is an outdated variety; such gates can often be seen in factories.The most popular is the first option, which is now ubiquitous. These gates are equipped with an additional console, which is a continuation of the leaf. The console is located behind the fence adjacent to the gate and is hidden behind it.

The principle of operation of sliding gates of the cantilever type is as follows. A guide (aka a console) is rigidly welded to the frame of the sliding gate, due to which the leaf moves. The guide moves on retractable trolleys attached to the foundation.

Each bogie is equipped with 8 bearings with pressed metal or polymer rollers. Retractable trolleys are located inside the guides, which additionally protects them from atmospheric influences and extends the operating time.

Under normal conditions, the operation of the sliding gate system must withstand at least 60 thousand cycles - this is approximately 20 years of average use.

The main advantages of sliding sliding gates include:

• can be controlled mechanically or using automation;
• the possibility of passage of cars of any height (there are no guides at the bottom and top of the opening);
• ease of installation (you can mount sliding gates with your own hands);
• do not require additional maintenance.

The main disadvantage of installing sliding gates is the use of a rather large area for opening them. Often, due to lack of space, people refuse sliding in favor of swing structures.

Accessories

To install sliding gates with your own hands, you need to buy special accessories for mounting a sliding system.

Accessories for cantilever gates must include the following elements:

• Bearing trolleys or roller carriages.
• The upper and lower limiter reduces the swing of the blade in strong winds.
• Carrier beam. Its thickness will depend on the weight of the canvas.
• The end roller creates noiseless operation and reduces the severity of the web in the open position.
• A board that keeps the canvas from lateral swaying when moving.

If automation is planned, then you need to additionally purchase this kit, it consists of the following elements:

• Gear rack (it is desirable to choose a galvanized rack). For large (more than 5 m) and heavy gates, a toothed rack with a thickness of at least 9 mm is required.
• Reducer.
• Remote control.
• Photo sensors or light elements - they synchronize the arrival of the IF beam between the receiver and transmitter, prevent closing when an object is located in the opening.
• Base for mounting.
• Signal lamp.

Automation, installed from components of Italian and German manufacturers, is the most reliable and suitable for operation in various climatic regions.

When installing sliding gates with your own hands, it is necessary to provide for the possibility of opening in the event of a failure of the automation.

Stages of installation of the structure

Drawings, photos and videos of sliding gates will help to make functional designs. With your own hands, you can make any chosen model. This will require the preparation of special tools and materials.

Before installation work, all dimensions are carefully measured.

Required set of tools

To install sliding structures, it is necessary to prepare the following specialized tools:

Professional skills are required to use the welding machine

The air compressor helps to paint very quickly

Such a tool requires very careful handling.

You will also need a drill, pliers and a tape measure.

Foundation device

How to build a foundation can be seen in the video. Do-it-yourself sliding gates should begin with marking the place. The width of the trench should be about half a meter. Fence posts are used as supports. When installing an automatic structure, it is necessary to provide a place for laying an electric cable. When mounting the base under the fence, a channel with reinforcement is used. The concrete mixture should harden within six days.

Installation of the channel requires precise calculations and accuracy

You can build a foundation in the following ways:

• when installing a pile monolithic foundation, two pillars are installed in the soil, which are connected by a channel. A garden drill is used to excavate the soil. The pits should be located close to the fence and connected by a trench;
• to install a pile screw base, you need to screw the piles into the ground.

The foundation bears all the main load

Construction installation

Marking is done before the sliding gates are assembled by hand. Drawings, diagrams, sketches, project design will help to put the marks correctly. A cord is stretched along the opening mark, which indicates the trajectory of the movement of the valves. You should also fix the areas of adjustment. Then the arrangement of supports with rollers is determined.

The diagram shows all the main elements of the assembly

Installation of such a fence consists of the following steps:

• preliminary preparation of roller carts;
• system assembly;
• adjustment of the position of the roller bearings;
• installation of the closing roller and the plug of the main profile;
• fastening guide brackets;
• installation of support and sheathing of the canvas;
• fastening of the catcher mechanism and automation;
• adjustment with a wrench.

After adjusting the movement of the web, the installation of the annular roller is performed. It must be placed inside the main structure and fixed with fixing bolts. Next, an upper element with rollers is installed, which should capture the top of the canvas. Installing a catcher allows you to reduce the weight on the roller carts. The element is assembled with the doors closed.

To assemble the structure, you will need special tools and additional materials.

Painting

After installation, the canvas structure can be painted in a variety of colors. Only resistant and high-quality paint is used. To keep the coating for a long time, the surface is carefully cleaned using a skin, and then degreased with acetone. After cleaning, the structure is primed. To do this, you can use a roller, brush or spray gun. Then staining is carried out in several layers. Depending on the type of paint, drying takes from several hours to days.

Sliding fences can be painted in an original way. Everyone will be surprised by the 3D image

How to sew sections: the choice of material

Among the huge list of raw materials, we offer the most popular ones. Let's briefly evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

Metal

Such sashes always look beautiful. Of the main advantages - strength, long service life. The downside is often the high price.

profiled sheet

Relatively inexpensive cladding material that does not need finishing. It is supplied in different colors and sizes.

We advise you to read the articles:

• Grade of a professional sheet for a fence
• Methods for attaching a profiled sheet to a fence

metal fence

A modern alternative to a wooden picket fence. Differs in big service life, the choice of covering colors.

It is often customary to supply fasteners in the kit.

Thematic material:

• Metal fence checkerboard
• How to calculate the euro fence for the fence

Forged elements

Forging will be a beautiful addition to the sheathing or the main material of the gate. Handmade ornaments and patterns will make the gate a real composition of art. There are no repetitions of artistic forging drawings.

Build yourself such a sash will not work. This requires experience and skills in welding.

It is important to consider that forging has an impressive weight, so reinforced fittings and hinges are selected for such doors. The main disadvantage of wrought iron gates is the high cost.

The main disadvantage of wrought iron gates is the high cost.

Grid

Material for temporary or permanent country fences. It has a low price, different options for forms.

Welded

Consists of reinforcement rods welded together in sections. The spans are sold ready-made with fasteners. These shutters are installed quickly.

Rarely used as an opening for the arrival of a car for the private sector due to the visibility of the estate. More often - in industrial, agricultural areas. The price is available.

chain link

It is sold in rolls with different cell sizes.

This is a popular budget sectional material for temporary fencing.

We recommend to read:

• Chain link fence
• How to decorate a chain-link fence

Wood

Homemade wooden gates are popular with both residents of small villages and owners of large residential suburban complexes.

The tree is vulnerable to moisture, insects, fire, therefore, before use, all parts are subject to protective treatment with antiseptics.

Board

Simple material. Easy to install. Boards are fixed close to each other or with gaps. As a final finish, they are varnished, painted (optional).

Thematic material:

• Unedged board fencing
• Do-it-yourself board fence

Fence

Sheathing with a wooden picket fence is done quickly. Damaged elements are easily replaced without harm to the entire structure. Planks are easy to paint, varnish. Finished sashes are complemented with carved details, forging.

Types of wooden gates

Depending on the method of opening and other design features, the following types are distinguished.

Swing

Considered traditional. Do not lose popularity in villages, small towns, cottages, due to the low price and ease of installation.

Consist of two wings. It is better when they open into the courtyard without blocking the road. The average width is from 3.5 to 4 m.

When installing light gates made of wood, ordinary hinged hinges that can withstand a load of up to 200 kg will be enough. For overall structures made of solid rock (oak, maple), it is better to take bearing loops. They effectively distribute the load.

Of the minuses of such gates, they require a lot of free space to open, and in winter the entrance must be constantly cleaned.

Detailed instructions for the manufacture of swing gates from profiled sheet.

Sliding (retractable)

Frame material - metal, wood. The canvas is complemented by carved elements.

Among the advantages:

1. It is not necessary to clean the entire entrance part of the estate in order for the doors to open.
2. The width of the passage reaches 11 m or more, which allows both cars and trucks to enter.
3. Uniform distribution of the load of the mechanism prevents deformation of the blade and components, prolongs the service life.
4. The possibility of automation will allow you to control the operation of doors remotely.

Minuses:

• high price;
• for installation will have to involve specialists.

Sectional (lifting)

They consist of one solid plate and open by lifting up with a cord. Such gates are more often placed on garages than on fences.

They need constant cleaning in the winter.

In the form of an accordion (folding)

To build such a structure, you will have to involve craftsmen. Many companies are ready to supply folding gates according to individual measurements with turnkey installation.

For sheathing, light and flexible metal with anti-corrosion protection is taken. Wood is rarely used as a finish.

Self installation

No less high-quality system can be assembled independently. In addition, this will save the budget for components.

For independent production of the drive you will need:

• an old but working electric motor;
• 2 stars;
• chain for transmitting torque from the motor to the gate.

There are many factory models of swing gates. Drive mechanisms are also sold separately. They are made with high quality and are able to work in different weather conditions. Purchased mechanisms differ in the necessary force for opening, the amount of electricity and current required.

The only big disadvantage of installing such options is their price. For a simple mechanism with a control unit, you need to pay around 20,000 rubles.This factor is decisive in order to think about self-installation of the gate.

Site preparation

The right choice of location is a decisive factor for a successful construction.

For the design to be practical, it is necessary to take into account several nuances:

• place for installation;
• the possibility of opening in one or two directions, only outward or inward, etc.;
• leaf sizes;
• features of the installation of support racks;
• type of fastening of the drive mechanism, as well as the place of its installation;
• method of installation of cables with electricity supply to the gate;
• the presence of an additional battery;
• features of the fixing element.

Construction dimensions

First you need to decide on the width of the future opening. When drawing up a project, it is necessary to take into account which cars will pass through the gate. If there is no special equipment on the farm, then an opening of 2.5 m is enough. But when there is a tractor or trucks, then the minimum width should be 3.5 m.

It is necessary to take into account the possibility of driving a car at a right angle. If the road near the site is too narrow to make a U-turn and enter the passage at an angle of 90 °, the width of the gate is increased by 1-2 meters. Do not forget about whether the gate will open on the roadway or not. If so, then a few more tens of centimeters must be added to the width of the passage.

If it is possible to make the structure wider, even when it is not necessary, then it is better to do it. As practice shows, a width of 4-4.5 meters will be enough for the passage of any special equipment.

Necessary materials

Profile steel pipes are ideal for the frame of the structure. They are the most reliable and make the design rigid.

Do not forget about the necessary material

For upholstery of the frame, you can use the following materials:

• sheets of metal;
• polycarbonate sheets or corrugated board;
• boards;
• forged items.

Designs with a combination of several elements look extravagant. For example, you can make a gate with forged and wooden elements.

For the manufacture of supports, it is necessary to prepare:

• steel pipes or ordinary channels;
• wooden beam;
• concrete;
• stone or brick for laying columns.

To build a gate frame, you will need a classic template or diagram. Do-it-yourself automation for swing gates is also better to design according to a template. Which schemes to choose is everyone's business. The quality of materials, production and craftsmanship are decisive. You can choose classic templates, original or self-drawn, if you have experience.

Production material

In order for the gate with a gate to organically fit into the overall picture, the material must be combined with the rest of the buildings on the site. Gates can be deaf or through, depending on the desire of the owners. A third option is also possible - mixed. In such models, the lower blind element limits visibility, and the upper forged or carved part makes the composition lighter and more elegant.

Wooden

Gates made of natural wood are one of the most expensive options. They have the following advantages:

• you can choose any configuration due to the easy processing of wood;
• simply made;
• you can make such gates yourself, since special narrow-profile tools are not required;
• a large number of wood species are suitable for the design;
• with proper processing, the material will serve for many years;
• presentable appearance;
• great finishing possibilities.

Minuses:

• regular maintenance and restoration is necessary;
• treatment with antiseptic and moisture-repellent compounds is mandatory.

Metal welded from profiled sheet

Simple and efficient designs. They have the following benefits:

• aesthetics - a profiled sheet with a polymer coating can have any color, which allows you to successfully fit it into the design;
• economy;
• the possibility of creating a relief surface;
• anti-corrosion properties;
• durability;
• ease of installation;
• you can choose sheets of the desired thickness, dimensions, color and configuration.

Among the disadvantages are:

• external simplicity;
• noise during rain
• susceptibility to destruction when the polymer layer is damaged.

Euro picket fence

Recently, a new material, presented in the form of metal strips, is gaining popularity. The width of the element approaches 10 cm, and the length ranges from 1.5-3 m. The euro picket fence is made of galvanized steel and covered with a protective layer of polymers. This is a strong, durable and unpretentious material that does not require special care and can serve for many years. Eurostudent does not lose color under the influence of sunlight, the paint does not peel off from its surface. Gates from it are perfectly combined with brick and stone, have a presentable appearance. Products can be piece or combined into a single piece. The product is presented in a huge number of shades, there are samples with interesting prints that imitate natural wood or stone. For all its merits, the eurostudent has a democratic price and is available for any budget.

Metal with artistic forging

Luxurious openwork gates are highly durable and have a unique style. Such products are often made according to individual sketches. The patterned surface does not cover the territory from others. Usually such products are chosen by owners of solid country houses. To support the design, you can use similar forged samples in the design of the entrance group, parking, gazebos.

Advantages of wrought iron gates with a wicket:

• long service life;
• original design;
• forged elements are perfectly combined with other materials - wood, stone.

Among the shortcomings, the high cost of production and the need for mandatory compliance with production technology are distinguished. Wrought iron bars are amazingly beautiful. But it is almost difficult to create a gate with a built-in gate without losing aesthetics. Therefore, it is better to use these elements as decoration.

Folding gate

If the site is small, or the gate is provided in its very corner, normal sliding or sliding gates cannot be placed there, but folding gates can be made. They have a telescopic sash, consisting of several fragments that fold and open like an accordion. These are quite expensive gates, so they are rarely used in private housing construction. But they are considered very reliable, and can be an excellent way out of a difficult situation.

Narrow road, entrance to the garage on the edge of the site (rollbacks are not available), 7.8 meters to the garage, swing doors will not close if the car stands in front of the garage. I'm considering folding doors.

Here's how this idea was implemented by a member of our forum with the nickname mednagolov.On a folding structure 4 meters 20 centimeters wide (for the passage of a truck), he stopped, because the gate was provided in the corner of the site - there was no way to make retractable ones there, open hinged ones would block the road, and lifting gates would limit the height of the entrance.

I started with the installation of pillars, a thick-walled pipe at 150, 3m long. The height of the gate leaves is 1.5 m. Under the gate, the clearance to the ground is 15 cm.

Having installed the pillars, our user marked the horizon with a hydro level. I made the sashes from a profile pipe 25 * 50 (horizontal) and 20 * 40 (vertical). With tacks he baited one and a half meter vertical pipes on the poles. Horizontal welded to the vertical along the entire length of the gate. I marked it into equal parts and welded the rest of the vertical pipes - we got a frame for the gate.

Then he welded the sheds, welded the entire frame (except for the baits at the poles), cut the professional pipes over the sheds with a grinder and cut the baits.

The folding gate frame is ready, it remains to fix the corrugated board.

These gates have been in service for several years and are very pleasing to their owner.

Do-it-yourself gate frame from profiled sheet

In order to correctly create a frame for a gate from a profiled sheet with a wicket, you need to familiarize yourself with the assembly drawings of the metal structure and adhere to a certain sequence of doing the work yourself.

1. In accordance with the dimensions indicated in the drawing, the metal pipe is cut at an angle of 45 °.
2. The frame is folded on a flat surface and tack welded.
3. The internal dimensions are checked and the diagonals of the resulting framework are compared.
4. After making adjustments, the frame is finally scalded.
5. In one leaf, where a gate is not provided, corners are welded inside the frame for reinforcement.
6. A special opening is assembled in the other sash, to which the gate door will be attached.
7. After preparing the opening for the gate, the door is assembled. According to the finished dimensions, a rectangular wicket frame is assembled.
8. It is desirable to make the rigidity of the wicket door at the same level as the ribs on the sash.
9. To give additional rigidity to the structure, metal triangles - “kerchiefs” are welded in its corners.
10. Two crossbars are welded to the frame.
11. According to the drawn up drawing, canopies and bolts are welded into place.
12. The scale after welding is ground, primed and the entire structure is painted.

If you still have questions about how to weld a swing gate structure from a profiled sheet, you can watch the video. Plus, there is an assembly method without using a welding machine using fasteners.

Common mistakes when installing gates

Although this is the lightest design, it does not tolerate negligence during installation. Because often, due to inexperience, the gates are installed crookedly and poorly, and therefore there are many problems with their operation.

It takes at least 24 hours for concrete to harden. If you are in a hurry, serious cracks may appear in the concrete during further work.

It is important to leave small gaps between the leaves of the gate and the gate. This is necessary for the thermal expansion of the metal.

It is best to determine the location of the loops using a laser level. This equipment is perfect for this job.

The fact is that even when marking with a ruler, you can get a small error, in which case the sashes will be at different levels.

We hope you enjoyed our article, now you know how to install swing gates with your own hands.We wish you success in your work!

Consumables and tools

Gates made of corrugated board, photos of which can be seen in the article, can have a variety of designs and be equipped with a gate. If desired, they can be decorated with forging elements and opened with a paintwork to match the fence. At the same time, it is desirable to think over how the finished structure will look like, and develop a drawing in which to indicate all the parameters of the gate. Then it will be easier to understand what tools and materials will be required to make a barrier structure with your own hands:

• profiled sheets for sashes and pipes for supports;
• corners or pipes to create stiffeners;
• profiled pipe or metal square for the frame;
• primer and paintwork materials;
• closures or locking mechanism.

From the tools you need to prepare the following:

• kapron construction cord;
• welding machine;
• hammer;
• electric drill and screwdriver;
• electric grinder;
• scissors for cutting metal.

In the process of planning the design of the gate for making it yourself, its dimensions and the presence or absence of a gate deserve special attention. Large shutters significantly increase the weight of the entire barrier structure and therefore the frame must be made of reinforced materials.

Gate recommendations

Equipping the entrance and entrance to the courtyard, you need to create a drawing, decide on the location of the gate.

You should also choose the type of gate: blind gate systems hide the yard from prying eyes, and lattice ones do not carry a large load on the supports.

It is important to choose the design of the gate and wicket. Standard designs are cheaper

The more decorative elements, the more expensive the gate.

As for the gate, it is better to place it separately.Then in its design there will be no threshold through which you need to cross. In addition, the stand-alone product does not add extra weight to the sashes.

Built-in gates also have their advantages. They do not take up extra space, which is important if the family has a large vehicle.

When choosing gate systems, the following nuances should be taken into account:

• Type of gate - any model can be installed on large areas. If space is limited, you should look at single-leaf sliding options.
• Size - a gate with a wicket should ensure the free exit of the car from the yard, while not interfering with the traffic on the street.
• The quality of materials - raw materials for metal gates must comply with GOST. In wooden variations of canvases, only dry wood is allowed.
• Sensors - it is better to equip automatic gate opening systems with sensors for detecting foreign objects. They will eliminate the possibility of harm to a person or damage to the car.
• Sound and light accompaniment - such options should be equipped with automatic gate systems located in areas with poor lighting.

In order for gates with a wicket door to serve for a long time, they must be made of quality materials.

Correct installation also plays an important role. If there are no skills and the necessary equipment, it is better to entrust installation work to professionals.

Types and types of gates. How to make a wicket yourself

Various types gate for private houses serve two purposes - to ensure the convenience of their operation and the protection of the territory from strangers.Properly selected types of gates and gates do not impede movement for the owners of the house and create conditions for effective protection of the site from unauthorized entry by unauthorized persons. About what types of gates there are and what from the presented variety to choose for your site, read in the proposed material. And in a special master class, it is described in detail how to make a wooden gate yourself according to the given individual sizes. Knowledge of the mechanisms of operation of the entrance groups will allow you to make the right choice of structures and suitable materials. Arrangement of a personal plot always begins with fencing and installation of gates, gates and other necessary elements. We hope that this material will make the process simple and comfortable.