The gate is the first thing that meets the guests or the owners of the nursery. They should not only have aesthetic appearance, but also to unconditionally perform their main functions, be reliable advocates with a simple and understandable system of operation.

Most often, such requirements are answered by the swing structures of the gate. They have an indisputable advantage over other more complex species - their installation is easiest to master their own without the help of highly paid professionals. Nevertheless, in order to realize this idea into reality, you will have to deal with drawing nuances and design features.

Characteristics of swollen gates

The most basic one, what you need to think if you need to install the gate, are their size. For designs with two sash, the most optimally ratio of 4400 mm wide and 2150 mm in length. With insufficient space, these sizes can be reduced.

In order not to make a mistake with the size, it is important to measure the dimensions of the machine that will drive through the gate. The width of the standard car is 2 m. It is necessary to add to it 2 times a 50 cm on both sides additionally to carry out car maneuvers. In this case, the length of the gate will be about 3 m. The optimal height of the doors of the gate is from 1800 to 2000 m.

Composite parts of swing gates

1. The basis of the design of the swollen gate is the frame, which is a frame for the whole design. The frame is made on the frame to protect the canvas to protect against atmospheric phenomena and unwanted penetration of unauthorized persons to the territory of the site.
2. So that the gate was reliably locked, they equip them with lock and loops. Often, the hosts show the initiative and additionally install the gate in one of the sutures of the swollen gate so that it does not have to open and close the gate every time if necessary to go through them.
3. The simplest swing gates have 2 sash without an additional wicket and automatic system. Despite the seeming simplicity of installation and the minimum consumption of materials it is necessary to take into account the following characteristics of the structure:

• resistance in the conditions of the pressure of the wind power;
• the thickness of the hinged pillar walls, which is the basis for fastening the loops, should be at least 4 mm;
• the total weight of the swollen gate should not be more than 500 kg;

Types of swing gates

1. The selection of swing gates is based on your preferences and priorities. If an aesthetic appearance is more important for you, which is harmoniously combined with the exterior of the plot, the lattice swollen gates with forged decorative elements or without them will be a good option.
2. If you are most important for all safety and confidentiality, then the gate must be more massive, high, and have one-piece, most often metal canvas.
3. In order not to spend time and effort on the operation of the swollen gate, you can purchase and install an automatic system that will perform all the necessary actions to open and closing the sash using the control panel.

Grid swollen gates

1. The lattice gates there is no solid canvas, and the steel bars welded to the frame are protrude as a barrier. This variant of the gate is relatively slightly weighs, but also protects not so effectively.
2. But it looks great in the surroundings of the greenery, other decor elements, drawing to a neat, well-kept courtyard and a house. If you do not embarrass extraneous views or vice versa, some openness of the territory are welcomed, then this is exactly what you need.
3. Swing gates in the form of a lattice barrier is easiest to make and install yourself.

Metal swing gate

1. As a metal for the gate, aluminum or steel sheets with a thickness of up to 5 mm are usually performed. This design is distinguished by durability and a high degree of protection.
2. Aluminum flaps are more expensive than steel, and have a smaller weight. Steel gates are heavier, but it is less fear of damage. To withstand a lot of weight, for steel gates you need to choose strong and stable supports.
3. Metal gates need careful painting, which will save them from corrosion. At the same time, the paint is much better located in the machine method, and not manually. It is worth such a type of work more expensive, but this will help increase the service life of the gate in proper form.
4. A good material for the gate is also a professional flooring. It has high strength, protective properties and looks aesthetic. Using sheets of professional flooring, you can quickly collect the gate manually using the minimum set of tools.

Wooden swollen gates

1. The gate from the tree gives a special atmosphere and sophistication to the improvement of the estate, but they lose with metal structures in strength and fire safety. Wooden structures are inexpensive, but can serve for a long time - about 10 years.
2. Most often, such gates are suitable for summer cottages, but they are chosen for country and urban homes. Wooden swollen gates with a wicket or without it can look very simple, and can be sophisticated, refined, and perfectly complement the ancient or ethnic nature of the estate.

Swing gate with gate

1. There are different ways to facilitate the operation of the swollen gate. One of the easiest, but effective ways is the installation of gate - an additional opening in the gate to pass through it through it, which does not require effort to open and close the main flaps.
2. The wicket can be located near the gate, and be carved in one of the flaps. The wicket in the sash is a very concise option, suitable for those limited in space. But it is still much more convenient to use the wicket standing next to the gate.
3. The built-in wicket has a threshold at the bottom and jumper at the top. Therefore, pass through it will be somewhat more complicated, because the threshold will have to go. This is especially uncomfortable if a man is in his hands, it takes gravity or long items that will be cling to the upper jumper.
4. Swing metal gates with a gate are usually heavier that it is necessary to consider when they are design. The width of the built-in wicket is also adjustable to support the balance of the entire design.
5. Separate gate does not have indicated limitations, therefore it is more preferable for operation. Her width should allow a person without any problems through it with a large burden in both hands, without turning the body.
6. Clearance of the wicket consisting of a frame and plating is attached to an exterior frame with loops. The design of the wicket involves the presence of a special plate, which limits the movement of the sash and does not allow it to pass on the opening.
7. Since the wicket is part of the gate, intended for convenience, the lock for it should be chosen based on these considerations. Choosing between mounted and mortise lock, it is better to stay in the second version, as it is easier for them, because to open the lock it will be enough to turn the key with the hand. In addition, such a castle looks much more compact than attached, although it requires a more complex installation.
8. In any case, the installation of a swollen gate with a gate is a very logical and thoughtful step that allows us to facilitate operation and extend its term.

Drives for swing gates: Types

1. For swing gates, 2 types of drives are used: worm and lever. Each of them is more preferable under certain conditions and wishes of a person.
2. Worm drive is a more common option. It is easy to install it, it is easy to maintain, so it is considered more reliable. It is installed both when opening the gate inside and in the external environment. However, in the case of the outdoor movement of the goal sash, they will still be a little already - somewhere 30 cm.
3. The lever drive is installed only on the gate, the flaps of which are opening inside the yard.
4. When you choose automation for swollen gates, you must know the weight of their sash, since the weight is always specified in the actuator describing the electronic device. It makes sense to install a drive that can cope with weight, greater than your gate. It is recommended that the power of the device is more minimally necessary for about 30%.
5. This is done in order to prevent the drive overheating in the mode of operation at the power limit. In addition, it is worth considering the likelihood of the drive in more complex weather conditions: with strong wind or baking snow. In the cold, the voltage in the network may decline, which leads to the probabilities of failures in the operation of the automation, if the power of the device is calculated in the lowest to the minimum permissible values.
6. Definitely suggests that it is impossible to save on the drive power for the swollen gate.
7. In addition to its main purpose, automatic devices for swing gates can also be performed by other functions. For example, you can install special photocells that will be triggered if the moving object appears in the zone of their action. This can be useful when approaching a child, when there is a need to stop the movement of the sash to avoid a traumatic situation.
8. You can set the signaling devices that will draw the attention of the surrounding on the process of opening the sash with the subsequent movement of the car, especially if the sidewalk with people immediately is located at the goal.
9. It is very picky about the choice of automation of automation on a swing gate. It is better to trust the organizations that value their reputation and provide you with the high-quality installation of the electronic system and troubleshooting in the event of their occurrence in the shortest possible time.

Independent installation of swing gates

1. To make the installation of swing gates with your own hands, you need to have tools and materials. From the tools you will need Bulgarian, hammer, row and grinding discs, welding machine, roulette, construction level, shovel and others.
2. As a material, you will need a pipe for frame and racks, loops for swing gates, locks, paint and trim, support pillars.
3. For the manufacture of racks, you can use brick, wood or concrete, depending on the materials of other parts of the gate.
4. The loop is a very important connecting element. They should be high quality and able to withstand a lot of weight.
5. To better delve into the process of mounting a swollen gate with your own hands, you can view photos and videos posted on the Internet.
6. To create acceptable conditions for installing the gate, there is a lot of space. You also need to bring electricity and provide a sufficient amount of light.

Installation of swollen gates: Stages

1. With the help of grinders and reconciliation with drawings, cutting material is made. Here it is better to listen to the saying - to death seven times, a rejection once.
2. It is important to properly decompose the components of the future swollen gates. It must be done in such a way that they completely imitate the design. After once again, make sure of the correctness of the forms and sizes of parts, you can engage in welding items.
3. First assemble and welding sash. The contour is manufactured to which the ribs are attached. Then welding the facing component of the gate. Loops are welded to finished sash.
4. The installation of the columns begins with the digging of the holes by about 120 cm deep into the diameter of 30 cm. The holes are placed on the bottom of the holes. Then they lower the support poles and pour concrete.
5. The support plates are welded to the columns on which the loops will be. Each side will require 4 to 8 pieces of loops, the number of which is chosen on the basis of the size and mass of the sash. After that, time will wait for up to 4 days, allowing concrete to completely frost.
6. Loop flaps are hanging on the support poles.

Installation of swing gates is completed and they are ready to operate. If desired, the automatic system can be installed immediately, and you can and wait. High-quality materials and thoughtful installation with their own hands or with specialists will allow you to use the gate for many years, and the automatic device will make it easier and modernize their operation.