Requirements for fences and sections of entry zones

The fence, including the entrance area (gates), must be as strong and rigid as possible. The territory must be reliably protected from unauthorized penetration, be resistant to burglary and withstand other mechanical influences.

The design of the gate must have an optimal weight, be heavy enough and, accordingly, resistant to strong gusts of wind. At the same time, it should not be too bulky. The process of opening and closing the shutters manually must take place. The same requirement applies to the use of automatic drive.

Another requirement is related to the external design of the gate. Since this part of the exterior design of the house is the most noticeable, its appearance must meet aesthetic requirements and the design issue must be carefully worked out.

Today, metal swing gates are in great demand. First of all, it attracts the strength of the structure, the external design and the automatic control system for the movement of canvases.

In addition, it is also important that the idea of ​​​​making a swing gate with your own hands does not belong to the category of fantasies, but is quite feasible.

The main advantages of installing swing gates

Acceptable price of the finished product when compared with analogues of other types of entry barriers.

Not a difficult installation. This, above all, applies to those who decide not to resort to professional help and carry out the work on their own. Of course, if you have certain skills and the necessary working tool. Gate installation work is usually carried out within three days.

Providing a wide range of design solutions. You can design your own version of the appearance of the structure or use samples from specialized catalogs of manufacturers.

It will not be superfluous to use the services of the Internet. On the pages of many relevant sites among various colorful photos of swing gates, there will surely be a suitable option.

Versatility. The design of metal swing gates can be adjusted to any acceptable dimensions of the vehicle.

Durability. Considering that swing gates are made of metal or profiled sheet, their service life is calculated for several decades without repair.

Criteria for choosing automation for swing gates

The most profitable option for swing gates will be an automatic form of control. This option is chosen by the majority. Of course, automation for swing gates requires certain costs, but they all pay off quickly enough and in the end, only the factor of convenient use of the structure remains.

At the present stage, specialists have developed two types of electric drives as control systems: linear and lever. Linear is in the greatest demand. The principle of its operation is to shorten and lengthen the stem. A similar drive for swing gates is used by 95% of consumers.

Advantages of linear electric drives.

• Simplicity of design.
• Reliable operating system.
• Acceptable price.

Installation of a linear drive involves the purchase of a set of necessary elements of an automatic system. A complete description of the kit is provided directly upon purchase. The price is determined according to the model.

As for lever drives, their reliability and power are significantly inferior to linear analogues. The main disadvantage of the lever control system is weak self-locking. When exposed to strong wind, there is a possibility of involuntary opening of the gate.

Installation of metal swing gates

So, as stated above, swing metal gates to the cottage can be installed independently. To do this, you need to have the necessary skills, acquire the right material and plan the work correctly.

Design is always the first step. Preliminary drawing on paper of marks of an arrangement of oar gate. The main design parameters and binding to the house are also indicated there.

Along the way, in the process of drawing up the drawing, the type of product is finally determined. If it represents the entrance to the territory, then, most likely, a gate with a gate will be installed, if in the garage area, then without.

In no case should you neglect the initial stage. There is no need to be upset if, for some objective reasons, it is not possible to make a drawing of swing gates on your own. There are many ways out of such situations.

Firstly, you can order a drawing in a specialized organization involved in the design and installation of such structures. Secondly, do not forget about the Internet. There, today you can find a lot of information on any issues. Surely, having found the right page, it will be possible to familiarize yourself with many drawings and choose the most acceptable one. So in any case, the situation is quite resolvable.

At the second stage, the procurement of materials and tools is carried out. The calculation of the required amount occurs in the process of drawing up the drawing.

To install a metal gate, you will need:

• two support pipes of square section 100×100 mm;
• pipes of rectangular section 40×20 mm. and 60×40 mm.; metal corner with a shelf width of 20mm.
• galvanized corrugated board with a polymer coating, which protects the structure from various mechanical damage.

As fasteners, self-tapping screws or steel rivets are purchased to firmly connect the corrugated board to the frame.

Additional materials are a primer for metal processing, an anti-corrosion paint composition, a cement-sand mortar for fixing metal racks in the ground.

Among the working tools you need to have: a grinder with a set of grinding and cutting discs, scissors for cutting metal, a paint brush and a roller for painting metal products, a welding machine and the required number of electrodes, a drill and a set of nozzles, a screwdriver, as well as a set of measuring tools, including tape measure, building level and goniometer.

The last point is the installation of automation

A separate item can be considered the purchase of an automation kit. It must be chosen carefully, since the installation of the gate will be considered complete when the electric drive control system is installed.

The installation manual must be included in the basic kit. In extreme cases, you can make an application to the appropriate company.

You can, of course, turn to the Internet for help, but there is a risk of getting incomplete information. So it is better to approach this problem professionally and purchase instructions of guaranteed quality, according to which a system that works without failure will subsequently be mounted.

In general, if you approach the work with due attention and show patience, as a result, the house and all private territory will be under reliable protection. It will be all the more pleasant to realize that the swing gates were mounted without the involvement of outside help in the face of professional teams.

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