Samples of forged gates and gates. Metal gates. Use of metal fences

Not a single suburban area or yard can do without a convenient entrance. But to make a gate with your own hands from corrugated board, wood or metal is not difficult at all.

Do-it-yourself gate from corrugated board

To install a gate from corrugated board with your own hands, you must:

Determine a place future gate. Immediately when installing the fence, leave an opening between the two support posts, to which the frame will be welded. So the problem of discrepancy between the size of the gate and the opening is easily solved.

Weld the transverse crossbar, which will give the structure strength. To do this, a piece of pipe is placed in the middle of the frame. Use a level to make sure it is level.

Cutting down extra parts of the frame. You should get a flat frame, without entering pipe elements. After the connections are boiled, and then cleaned using a grinding wheel.

Weld the tops loops. First, the attachment points are carefully cleaned with the help of a “grinder”, the upper loop is attached, after which the frame is hung. It remains to weld the bottom loop. At this stage, it is important to check whether the installation is performed correctly. If, when opening, the frame touches other parts of the structure, it means that a mistake was made in the gate scheme.

Fully weld hinges. The frame is removed again, and the hinges are well welded. The resulting seams need to be cleaned. If you do not want the material to suffer during welding, close the corrugated board from sparks and scale.

Do lock hole with the help of a grinder. The main thing is to make all measurements correctly and mark the right place on the frame pipe in advance.

Install striker do-it-yourself gate lock from corrugated board. It is attached to the fence post with a screwdriver. The frame is pre-installed in place. When everything is ready, check if the lock closes well.

Protect the structure from rust. To do this, it is covered with special compounds and painted.

Mount sheets corrugated board. The material is first adjusted to the dimensions of the resulting frame, then installed with a drill and a gun for rivets or self-tapping screws. Lastly, the pads and handles on the lock are mounted.

Install limiter. This is a piece of metal placed inside the opening and designed to ensure that the gate does not open too much.

In this way, a do-it-yourself gate made of corrugated board is installed immediately on the fence posts, which allows you to get a reliable and durable design without any extra effort.

Do-it-yourself wooden gate

Looks good and the gate made of wood. This design is no less durable and decorative. The steps are:

Prepare tools and materials for work. You will need boards and bars, metal corners and hinges, self-tapping screws, bolts, a drill, a level, a square, a tape measure, a socket head and a ratchet, a construction pencil. Before starting work, it is advisable to impregnate wooden blanks with an antiseptic that will protect against insects, mold and drying out.

Make the right measurements. It is necessary to determine how wide the passage will be, and then calculate the required number of boards. The frame will require bars. It is hung on supports, which are installed in advance using metal wedges. In order not to cut off later ki, carefully determine the distance between the supports before installation.

Prepare the material for the frame. The bars should be shorter than the boards for the gate by about 5-10 cm.

Assemble the frame using metal corners and fasteners. At this stage, bolts will come in handy, the size of which should be much smaller than the width of the workpiece, which will allow you to assemble it efficiently without damaging the bars. You will get a rectangle, in the center of which a crossbar is installed.

hang frame on ready-made supports. Try on whether all structural elements converge well, then install the frame using props.

Attach to supports loops. Preliminarily set all the elements in level, and do not tighten the bolts to the end. It is enough to adjust them and tighten them up to the stop.

Mount boards gates. They are screwed to the frame with screws.

Color received wicket.

Install the top bar. Such a frame looks very decorative, and it is easy to make it: you need to place the bar a little higher than the top of the boards, placing a piece of timber between it and the support. Nail down.

Install heck. Do-it-yourself wooden gates are well suited for small metal locks, which are placed on the edge board from the opening side.

Thus, you can easily make a wooden gate with your own hands in just a few hours.

Wooden gate for giving step by step instructions with a photo

The wooden gate looks great for giving - step-by-step instructions with a photo will help you make it quickly and easily. The construction will require larch boards. It is this type of wood that is preferable, since it is less prone to decay and has a decorative cut. If desired, you can replace it with pine.

Thus, it is necessary to prepare:

larch blanks measuring 2000 x 140 x 20 (10 pieces);
pine boards 2000 x 150 x 50 (2 pcs.);
loops (2 pcs.);
metal-toothed plates (6 pcs.);
brass plates (4 pcs.);
brass self-tapping screws (40 pcs.);
corner;
heck;
door handle;
priming;
protective agent;
yacht varnish;
chisel and hammer;
hacksaw;
drill;
screwdriver;
jigsaw;
plane;
bubble level;
pencil and brush;
skin;
rope.

It is advisable to sketch in advance scheme gates to get an idea of the installation steps.

The wicket is made like this:

Make from pine blanks sidewalls. Loops are attached to them.

align elements vertically using a level.

Support boards and attach to concrete poles.

Treat wood with multiple layers antiseptic and protective composition, cover with yacht varnish.

Install support bar using self-tapping screws.

Collect frame, fastening the corners with brass strips and self-tapping screws.

Strengthen the structure with metal-toothed plates, which are pressed into the tree and nailed.

Such a plate will make the gate reliable and durable.

Adjust the hinges for the gate.

mount loops on the base plate.

Insert the frame into the opening to check the fit.

Make from the board brace, which will give the structure rigidity.

Attach the brace to the frame with the plates.

The result is a strong frame for the gate.

Fix the frame to the hinges, sheathe her boards. The first workpiece is installed to the support, which is set according to the level.

There are 2 self-tapping screws for each sheathing board, 3 for corner ones.

Sew all boards.

Drill holes for self-tapping screws in advance and countersink so that the caps sink a little into the material.

mount handle. For the convenience of work, we advise you not to fix the second board from the edge yet - it is easy to reach both sides of the gate through the opening.

With a pencil and string forming a compass, draw circles at the top of the structure.

Make cuts along the lines jigsaw, process the saw cuts in the same way as the blanks, only complete with not one, but two layers of varnish.

Set brass corner, which will not allow the loops to align.

Fasten the rubber retainer with a self-tapping screw.

Such a step-by-step instruction with a photo will help to make a wooden gate for a summer residence without much difficulty.

Do-it-yourself gate schemes

Gate schemes will help to cope with the work. You can see them in the pictures.

Wicket from corrugated board photo

Do-it-yourself gate from corrugated board can be made in several ways. For example, designs are made in the same style with a fence or, conversely, contrast with it. The gate looks great in combination with brickwork or wide pillars of light stone. You can decorate it with the help of a visor over the opening, forged edging and other elements, even hang a mailbox. By connecting the imagination, it is easy to create a gate that has a strict, solid or, on the contrary, a bright and fresh look.

Wooden gate photo

To make a wooden gate with your own hands, boards or picket fences of various widths are used, there are no gaps between them or, conversely, large distances are left. The gate itself is painted in the same color as the fence, or made contrasting. Black hinges and locks are well suited to blanks with a natural wood pattern. As for the frame, it does not have to be wooden - a metal profile will do. An interesting option is a gate made of shields installed horizontally

Forged gates photo

Forged gates look decorative. They have a light, airy, romantic look, which is achieved through the use of openwork weaving, mesh, metallic flowers and curls. Typically, such products are painted black, which goes well with light shades of supports. The upper edge is made semicircular, figured, or the profile is decorated with decorative peaks. Above the opening, you can install a forged openwork visor, which perfectly complements the design.

Chain link gate

For those who do not want to spend a lot of time on a fence, it is recommended to make a gate with your own hands from a chain-link. The simplest and most uncomplicated option: two supporting metal poles are built into the ground, to which an ordinary rectangular frame with a grid is fixed. All metal parts are covered with paint, except for the chain-link itself. To conveniently mount the handle, it is recommended to install a small piece of metal profile obliquely between the outer side of the frame and the cross member

Gate made of metal picket fence photo

It is easy to make a gate with your own hands from a metal picket fence. The blanks are painted in the desired shade, mounted with gaps at the same level or in a checkerboard pattern: some are lower, others are higher. To make the gate look more interesting, you should use unusual fittings, decorative strips, self-tapping screws with large hats that stand out against the background of the material, hang a mailbox.

With a significant increase in the aesthetics of perception of the entrance group, the artistic forging of the gate improves the ergonomics of operation, increases the status of the owner of the site. The openwork elements chosen as the material for filling the sashes have a lower windage in comparison with the blank sheets of corrugated board.

Sections of fences, decorated with elements of cold, hot forging, cost three times cheaper than gates and gates. In the first case, the manufacturer indicates the price per meter without taking into account the height of the structure. To buy a gate with forging elements in the photo below, you will have to operate with square meters, take into account the complexity, repeatability of the pattern, ornament.

With the maximum filling of the structure with openwork details, the processing of seams becomes more complicated (all elements are fastened by welding), it is much more difficult to paint the product in hard-to-reach places. There are several technologies for self-manufacturing openwork gates, gates:

cold forging with special equipment;
assembly on a frame welded from a profile pipe of finished elements of industrial production;
hot forging in the presence of a gas welding kit.

Large patterns are cheaper and easier to make on your own. A budget option for a garden gate is a frame made of a square pipe, in which the upper horizontal bar is replaced by an arcuate one.

In any case, it must be taken into account that the abundance of small ones not only increases the artistic value of the wings, but also increases the weight of the structure. You have to either put more powerful expensive loops or increase their number on each side. In the case of sliding gates, a more powerful drive will be required, and energy consumption will increase.

Self-assembly of gates from ready-made elements of artistic forging

The most convenient technology for manufacturing gates, gates from ready-made elements of the following type:

preparation - the home master will need a flat concrete surface, which is usually used as the floor of the garage, utility room, parking;

drawing a sketch - one or both wings (if there is sufficient free space) are drawn on the concrete surface in full size;
frame assembly - pieces of a profile pipe are joined by welding, the seams are cleaned with an angle grinder (“grinder”);

measuring the length of blanks for each curly element - a piece of stranded copper / aluminum wire is bent along the contour of the applied pattern, straightened, the necessary margin is added to it (0.5 - 0.3 m);
manufacturing of elements - in special devices, the necessary parts are bent by the method of cold, hot forging, the necessary details are twisted, when using ready-made ruffles, rings, ellipses, this stage is skipped;
filling the sash space - in accordance with the sketch, large, small elements are placed inside the welded frame, welding them to the contour profile, joining each other;

processing - after cleaning the seams, removing the influx of metal, the structure is primed, painted in the desired color.

The hinges are installed when hanging the sashes, which allows taking into account the existing landscape, compensating for possible defects in the verticality of the pillars, the horizontality of the road surface.

Gates made of profiled sheet with forging elements are a budget option for the entrance groups of the site. After sheathing the frame with a profiled sheet, the structure will receive the necessary strength, forged elements, in addition to decorating the gate, are additional stiffening ribs. This allows you to reduce the construction budget through the use of rolled products of a smaller section. However, in massive large-format structures, a bar that is too thin should not be used. This will reduce the aesthetics of the perception of the design. Experts recommend using a bar with a minimum diameter of 14 mm or a section of 14 x 14 mm (circle, square, respectively).

Wrought iron sliding gates are much more structurally complicated - instead of two leaves with a rational aspect ratio, one long section is used here. Therefore, for normal operation of the structure, greater rigidity is required, a more massive profile is used.

Gates and gates with forging elements in the photo have restrictions on the architecture of the dwelling, the exteriors of the facades. Metal gates have 70 - 50% transparency, therefore they are more appropriate for facades lined with brick, clinker, siding, panels. For wooden log cabins, it is better to choose a wattle fence, a palisade, a classic picket fence.

Cold forging with your own hands

Beautiful forged gates can be made entirely on your own or you can bend some of the large elements, fill the spaces between them with ready-made ruffles, half rings, arcs, twisted rods. However, at the same time, the home master needs to know some nuances:

when changing the geometry of the bar in a cold way, its strength sharply increases;
correcting an incorrect bend is much more difficult than making it again from another workpiece;
almost any openwork detail will require an appropriate device (“flashlight”, “snail”, “gnut” and others);
manufactured fixtures are unlikely to be needed after the installation of the fence on the site, which causes additional budget costs.

The wrought iron gate in the photo is completely assembled from parts made by the owner of the site using cold forging. The purchase of factory elements provides a reduction in time, an increase in quality, and minimal waste in cutting expensive rolled metal.

Despite the listed difficulties, forged fences and gates assembled independently are cheaper than ready-made analogues. Additionally, decorative fittings will help to increase the aesthetics of the perception of the entrance group. Manufacturers produce hinges with forged overlays, locks, latches made by hot and cold forging. These elements give logical completeness to structures with a slight increase in the budget for the construction of enclosing structures.

Metal bending devices

The industry produces manual mechanical pipe benders, budget models of which cost within 1,000 rubles, allow you to bend a bar with a cross section of 16 x 16 mm. The tool after constructing the fence, the gate will come in handy on the farm more than once, unlike other special devices.

If necessary, the simplest pipe bender can be made independently according to the drawings below.

Complex curls of a spiral shape cannot be made on a conventional pipe bender. This will require a "snail" or removable conductors. Longitudinal twisting of the rod to obtain a spiral is carried out in the “twister” or “flashlight” machines. The first costs 10 - 8 thousand rubles, the second is three times more expensive, since it allows you to twist baskets from four bars at the same time.

When buying machines, remember:

for a single production of gate elements it is not profitable, both the purchase of this equipment and its independent production;
when registering the entire territory of the site (not only the gate, but also the spans of the fence), the profitability must be calculated individually.

If, in addition to a site in a holiday village, it is also required to fence a garden plot, a courtyard in a holiday village, the cost of one or two machines is guaranteed to pay off. Moreover, they will remain the property of the home master, they will be able to generate income in the manufacture of forged elements for neighbors.

Popular forged elements for fences, gates

The elegant forged gate with a gate in the photo is assembled from parts that are freely available on the construction markets of the regions of the Russian Federation. The following are the most in demand by designers:

plasticine - rods without edges, imitating hand molding from a soft material with a non-repeating surface relief;
vine - a modification of plasticine that imitates the trunk of a climbing plant of the same name;
vine shoot - a detail of a complex configuration with a spiral winding, weaves of a rod;
baroque - medium format elements of 8 - 4 curls, decorated with peaks, tassels, bells, and other elements of hot forging;
monogram - professionals call these small-format details "currency" for their external similarity with the dollar symbol;

grapes - three-dimensional structures imitating clusters with leaves;
twisted tube - imitation of a braided braid;
basket decorative spiral inserts from several twisted bars of small section;
pillars - a twisted blank of a square bar;
ball - unlike cast products, the surface has a deliberately uneven shape.

Wrought iron gates and photo gates, sketches of which are created by professional designers, always outperform hand-made designs. Specialists have regular practice, specialized education, they know the sizes of ready-made art forging elements presented in retail sales.

Forged gates in the picture often do not give a complete picture of the exterior of the entrance group. Therefore, designers visualize the design in a graphical editor, place them in 3D programs on simulated reliefs in scale. The user gets the opportunity to assess the aesthetics of perception of the architectural ensemble in conjunction with the location on the site of the main dwelling, outbuildings, small architectural forms. Changes made in time to the appearance of the gate eliminate subsequent alterations, provide high-quality integration into the landscape design of the site, taking into account the development of the cottage village.

The local administration may set specific requirements for the style of fencing on a single street. Restrictions often refer to the height of poles, fencing sections, the level of light transmission, the transparency of spans. These recommendations must be taken into account at the design stage, if the requirements are not met, bringing the appearance of the gates, gates in accordance with the specified standards can be indicated to the owner forcibly.

Hot forging with your own hands

It will not be possible to professionally create forged elements by hot forging with a home master due to the lack of appropriate equipment. However, to adequately decorate the gate, fence sections, the gate is quite within the power of each owner in the presence of gas welding equipment.

A budget option for heating a bar is a household gas burner, effective for rolled metal with a cross section of up to 14 mm. From improvised materials on the site, you can make a hearth with air supply from a household vacuum cleaner. In any case, for hot forging, you will need an anvil, which is usually used as an inverted piece of rail (the lower platform is wider, more convenient for working with a hammer).

Do-it-yourself forged gates are made from several hours to a month, depending on the complexity of the project. For example, after designing, purchasing industrially manufactured elements, welding work will take no more than two hours for each sash. Then it remains to clean the seams, degrease, prime, paint the metal in a convenient color.

If you choose to manufacture all the elements on your own for forged gates, the price will decrease, but you will have to additionally assemble several devices for cold forging, design a forge, or rent a gas cutter for hot metal forging. Time costs will increase many times, but the home master will be able to decorate the entire fence in the same style by mounting forged parts in the spans of the fence around the entire perimeter, which is much more profitable than buying so many finished products.

Forged gates and wickets by default have a high-quality design, testify to the wealth, artistic taste of the owner.

Examples of sketches of wrought iron gates and wickets

The designer makes sketches of wrought iron gates using a few standard rules, knowledge of which will help the home master:

a rational combination of the budget, original design - for forged gates and gates, the photos of which are posted on this page, the price is not the same, you should not overpay for exclusivity to the detriment of practicality, ergonomics of products;

constructive reliability - the best option for the frame of the gate, the gate is a pipe 40 x 20 mm, decor from a bar 10 x 10 mm, vertical posts from a pipe 15 x 15 mm;
installation budget - should not exceed 25% of the cost of the structure itself, for massive doors overloaded with decorative elements, a reinforced foundation, pillars, hinges will be required;
opening type - arched, broken upper part of the leaves is convenient only in swing structures, for sliding gates a standard geometric shape (rectangle) is used;

transparency - presentable facades are usually flaunted, the doors are filled with a large pattern, partially diluted with small elements, if necessary, maximum confidentiality of the site is used for gates made of corrugated board with forging elements, as in the top photo;
symmetry - large-format elements made by hot forging most often have a unique design, therefore they are arranged asymmetrically, a small pattern is evenly distributed over both wings.

There are options for translucent gates, when the middle part is taken from the inside with cellular polycarbonate. While maintaining the light transmission, parts of landscape design and outbuildings are partially masked.

The individuality of the openwork is partially lost against the background of corrugated board, therefore, the upper gate gate is additionally decorated with forged elements. Wavy jumpers, complemented by peaks and rings, are excellent for these purposes. In this case, the sheets are cut along the wave or it rises above the horizontal edge of the gate.

Wrought iron gate colors

At the last stage of the installation of the entrance groups, it is necessary to protect the forged elements, the load-bearing frame, and the hinges from corrosion. For this, various paint and varnish compositions can be used:

blacksmith's paint - does not require surface preparation, is used for aging effects, simulating any metals, black graphite modification is used before patination;
hammer enamel is a high-quality imitation of chasing, adding expressiveness to openwork details.

Poller is a domestic budget product that requires preliminary priming;
Sentapol or Polisan - Turkish paints Septa, Polymetal, respectively, average price, spray gun application, more than 100 colors in stock;
Tambour - Israeli enamel, applied to an unprepared surface, is completely identical to the previous compositions in terms of color solutions, quality;
Hammerite is an English high-quality hammer enamel that has no competitors, is expensive, has a high resource, and is excellent for subsequent patination.

With individual design, the manufacturer takes into account the operating conditions, the wishes of the customer, increasing the usability of structures. If necessary, a stylized portrait of the owner of the estate, his initials and even a family coat of arms can be placed in the central part of the wings.

Forged gates, made of high quality materials, are a durable structure that can serve its owner for many years. They become the hallmark of the owner of the house and create a positive impression, adding great value to the site.

Peculiarities

Forged products have been popular for many years, thanks to which manufacturers can present a rich assortment of iron products that differ not only in design, but also in the material for manufacture, as well as in the type of movement of the wings. Such products become an excellent addition to any land plot and guarantee its reliability. But in addition to the guarantee of protection, one should not lose sight of the fact that forged gates are also responsible for the solid appearance that the design acquires due to various patterns that can give an original look to an ordinary metal grate.

The most unique feature of wrought iron gates is their original design., which becomes unique, as the drawings are developed directly by the customer. And already on the basis of pattern samples and additional details, the main design scheme of the gate is created, which becomes a direct embodiment of the originality and individuality of the future owner.

Forged products are perfectly combined with wood, and with brick, and even with a stone fence. It does not affect the beauty of the product and the landscape - it harmoniously fits into any landscape.

Features of forged gates are not only in their appearance, but also in production technology. Computer technology makes it possible to easily develop a product design in the form of a three-dimensional image, which allows the customer to evaluate the design and, in which case, make corrections to the sketch together with the designer. The design of the gate can be created entirely by hand or using stamped blanks.

Stainless steel is used for forging, but the rest of the parts can be made of metal. Each detail of the structure must be treated with three types of compositions: a primer increases the service life of the product, nitro paint ensures the invisibility of the joints of forged elements, an anti-corrosion coating makes the material more resistant to environmental influences.

Together, the performance characteristics and design aesthetics give wrought iron gates considerable value, which is reflected in a number of practical advantages of these products.

Advantages and disadvantages

Wrought iron gate designs may have different characteristics, but in general terms, all of these products have similar advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of forged products:

Versatility. They are easily combined with any materials and building exteriors.
Such gates are easy to maintain and do not require much attention and care.
A wide assortment range represents a large number of finished products of various styles and designs. Ready-made gates can be easily matched to the landscape of the site, its style and features, the required type of entrance or entrance to the territory, the degree of protection and reliability are also taken into account.

You can always order a design according to individual requirements. Hence the third advantage of forged gates - their exclusivity.
The high service life is, perhaps, one of the main advantages of these structures. Due to the strength and reliability of the metal, the quality of forging, the gates are able to serve for quite a long time without losing their operational and aesthetic characteristics.
Independence from weather conditions often becomes a priority when choosing a gate, especially in areas with harsh climatic conditions. Even during manufacture, the structure is treated with special anti-corrosion compounds that protect the material from the adverse effects of the environment. Also, with self-treatment of the product with anti-corrosion agents, you can increase the service life by several decades.
When equipping the gate with additional security systems, the level of their reliability increases. They can be video cameras, motion sensors, automatic shutters and locks of an electrical or mechanical device.

Forged products are completely from environmentally friendly materials. They can be not only outdoors, but also used in homes, being reflected not only in doorways, but also on furniture, decor and architectural elements.

Disadvantages of wrought iron gates:

High price. But it is impossible not to take into account the fact that their service life significantly exceeds the service life of other types of gates.
Forged products are difficult to manufacture and install.

The characteristics of the design will depend on the owners themselves. We must not forget that regular processing of the hinges and their lubrication, as well as the application of protection against the influence of environmental factors, will only help to extend the service life and maintain their original appearance. As for cleaning from dirt and dust, even with a large number of openwork forging elements, you can easily wash the gate with water from a hose.

What are the types?

There are many points for classifying wrought iron gates.

They differ in their purpose:

to close arches;
to close the road;
for use as a passage through the fence;
to protect the entrance and exit route.

According to the type of movement of the wings, the gates are:

swing;
retractable, consisting of one sliding sash;
sliding or double-leaf retractable gates, consisting of several wings that move apart in opposite directions;
lifting.

Swing gates are the most popular and often chosen options. They are easy to use and do not require additional costs for the mechanism of movement of the valves and its subsequent maintenance. All that may be required is periodic lubrication of the hinges to prolong their life. As the name implies, the leaves at these gates, according to the classical scheme, simply diverge to the sides when opened.

Retractable structures have a different type of leaf movement, which consists in moving the gate along the fence, which saves space by freeing a certain area from open doors. Sliding gates work the same way.

Lifting gates are equipped with a special mechanism for moving the leaves, when using which the door leaf rises and enters the room, clearing the way for passage. Such a mechanism is quite rare to be found at wrought iron gates, but it still comes across.

Each type of sash can be equipped with an automatic movement system, which greatly simplifies the operation of the structure. The automatic door movement system allows you to remotely open or close the gate, which is convenient for motorists who no longer need to leave the car in order to leave the yard or enter the site. The automatic system is controlled by a remote control or an application on the device.

According to the shape of the valves, the structures are of the following types:

Deaf. This type of gate is a combination of openwork forging and inserts from other materials, which together provide reliable protection of the territory from prying eyes.
Transparent. The most common type of forged gate, which consists of openwork forging and metal rods for the base.
Solid. Solid forged gates are based on canvas, which, in turn, is decorated with forged ornaments or bas-reliefs. This type is analogous to a blind gate, but has a greater degree of protection.
Wrought iron gate with wicket.

As a basis for solid gates, not only a sheet of metal, but also wood can be used. It has also become popular to use polycarbonate and profiled sheet. Wooden gates look elite and are a solid addition to the site, and iron forgings made against their background in the form of various patterns and bas-reliefs become a wonderful addition. Metal sheets are also not inferior in characteristics to wooden ones, and in many ways even surpass them.

materials

Basically, stainless steel, metal sheets and profile pipes are used for wrought iron gates.

The design of the gate itself consists of several elements:

product frame;
leaf blades (if provided by design);
decorative forging elements.

In fact, the components of a forged gate are extremely simple and available for purchase at any hardware store, but the whole complexity lies in the technology for manufacturing the forged pattern itself, its design, creation and welding of all elements.

Of the additional materials that can also become a direct part of a wrought iron gate, there may be:

wood;
brick;
concrete;
stone;
corrugated board;
polycarbonate;
imitation of all of the above materials.

Materials can be processed by both cold and hot forging, if they are not stamped during production, but welded.

Style and design

Initially, wrought iron gates were used solely for the sake of protection and only in rich estates, since even earlier products of this type were quite expensive. But in order for the massive gates not to look alien and not spoil the overall impression of the appearance of the estates, blacksmiths began to complement the forging with various patterns formed under the influence of the era and its style.

Today, the technology for manufacturing wrought iron gates is not much different from the traditions of their ancestors: craftsmen also use blacksmith tools and, according to the sketch of the customer, create exclusive masterpieces. The style of the gate is always developed with a bias towards the classical design trends, or it is created completely individually for the customer.

Various images and drawings of representatives of flora and fauna, the initials of the owner of the site, the family motto and all the artistic elements that the customer may want can be woven into the main patterned ornament. Gates, fences and various exterior elements are designed in the same style as gate leaves.

In fact, there are several styles that are reflected in the manufacture of wrought iron gates:

Gothic;
classicism;
Roman style;
baroque;
modern;
rococo;
minimalism.

Regardless of the style of the gate itself and whether it will look simple, elegant or exclusive, it is important that it is combined with the fence, all the architectural elements of the site and its design. When choosing a wrought iron gate, landscape designers recommend that owners be careful about the design, especially if the main style of the house is more inclined towards modern technosphere trends in design, as there is a risk of creating a fence that is tasteless against the background of a certain structure.

Colors

The choice of the main color of the gate and its color scheme is a very important step in the design of the entrance group. Here it is necessary to combine the color scheme of architectural structures, fences, exterior and match the design of the site. The most common color of forged gates is black with gilding. Antique fences of dark colors also look impressive. The white color also looks advantageous, especially if the main stylist of the landscape is close to or corresponds to modernist trends.

Landscape design professionals have developed several basic canons for choosing the colors of fences and their components.

Following them, you can easily decide on the color:

the color of the gates and fences is selected to match the roof of the main architectural structures;
if the supporting pillars have a stone finish, then the forging color is limited to brown or beige tones;
gray and other light shades, including white, can visually increase the area of \u200b\u200bthe site;
dark shades are repulsive - these colors can create an inaccessible effect, which is suitable for an owner who loves privacy and wants to hide from prying eyes;
you should choose a color that contrasts with the facade of the building, if it is in light colors;
black color is in harmony with any landscape;
if you want to create the effect of merging the fence with the environment, you should not choose green tones, it is better to give preference to blue sky shades;
you need to experiment and follow your own taste.

Mounting

Installing a wrought iron gate is a rather painstaking task that requires certain knowledge and professional skills, therefore it is better to trust the installation of such an expensive product to professionals, because only they can guarantee high-quality work and subsequent operation without marriage.

One of the very first steps in the installation of the gate is the preparation of the opening. If it is designed without errors and shortcomings, then the gate will stand straight, without defects, and the locks will work properly and not jam. The basis of the forged structure is load-bearing pillars, which also need to be overlaid with brickwork to increase their strength.

We must not forget that forged products have a decent mass. At the base of the supporting pillars is a metal tube, which must be inserted into the recess and fixed, if possible, with brick or rubble.

It is also important to install the supporting poles at the required distance to the nearest millimeter. The depth of the pit for the pipe should be from 1 meter or more, depending on the mass of the structure: the heavier it is, the deeper the hole. The pipe itself must be thick-walled, otherwise it simply will not withstand the weight of the structure and will begin to deform under pressure. After fixing the pipes, they can be concreted with a liquid mortar in the ratio of sand, cement and water one to three.

After drying, it is required to prepare a thicker mortar and already start laying bricks with a trowel. It is also important to stretch the metal tire at the gate attachment points, between the brickwork. Then you should install the fasteners and the gate structure itself.

Do-it-yourself installation of the structure is difficult and quite dangerous for the future technical characteristics of the gate. But if you still decide to do the installation yourself, then you will need a certain set of tools, the skills to use them and the willingness to do accurate work with a miscalculation of each movement, because all actions must be performed step by step so as not to be mistaken with the dimensions.

From the tools you will need:

"Bulgarian";
drill;
welding machine;
fasteners;
measuring devices.

After finishing work with the support beams, you can assemble the main structure and frame of the product. The structure is hung on supports, then the sashes are adjusted and attached to the structure. In this work, it is necessary to observe maximum accuracy, because the slightest flaw can lead to deformation of the structure and reduce its service life.

Although the development of a sketch of the future gate design is one of the most important steps, before proceeding with it, it is necessary to decide which of the various types of construction will be most suitable for the site.

To do this, you need to make calculations and take into account some parameters:

construction level. Depending on the purpose, the height of the structure can vary from 1.5 to 3 m: a small one is suitable for decorative products, and a three-meter-high gate provides the highest level of security.
Width. Depends on the width of the access road, as well as on the total width of the site: the larger it is, the wider the gate.
Parameters and design of the fence.
Design functionality. This is the most important point for calculations, which determines the distance between sections, the presence of a gate inside the gate, the movement mechanism of the leaves and their type.

And only after taking into account all these parameters, you can start developing a sketch or choosing a finished gate from the manufacturer.

Another important aspect is the combination of wrought iron gates with a fence.

A nice bonus is that forged structures look great with various types of fences:

A hedge in combination with a wrought iron gate adds mystery and originality to the entrance group of the site, especially if this hedge is molded. But a simple weave of loaches can also give the site a unique look of a fairy-tale estate.
The combination of a wrought iron gate with a wrought iron fence is not uncommon, but this type of entrance group cannot provide the proper level of privacy, and if you spend money on a solid type of fence, then this will be a rather expensive purchase.

The way out of this situation in terms of financial savings is the use of corrugated board. But a significant disadvantage is that often this material, along with forged patterns, looks out of place and alien.
A brickwork fence combined with forged elements is one of the best solutions in terms of combining forging and a fence.
The stone fence, along with the brickwork, complements the wrought iron gate gracefully, but this type of fence is quite expensive. The way out of this situation is the acquisition of imitation stone.
Also, a very elegant way to design a gate and a fence in the same style is to combine the elements of forging on the gate and the fence itself with another type of material, whether it be stone or its imitation, wood, brick or profile.

Not everyone who plans to purchase wrought iron gates has the ability or desire to order a design according to individual designs, sometimes it is easier to buy a finished product, observing the required parameters. But even the purchase of these structures is not an easy process: it is also important to take into account a large number of factors in the purchase of a product.

Here are some tips that can be useful to everyone when buying a wrought iron gate:

Product functionality is one of the most important factors to consider when considering the individual operational needs of the owner.
Products with a low price are very attractive, but it is better to refuse the temptation to buy them, since forged structures with the proper level of quality cannot have such a low cost.

If the goal of purchasing a wrought iron gate is not only reliability, but also a desire to pay attention to the entrance group and what lies behind it, then the best solution would be to purchase bright products with an unusual design.
For those who live in harsh climatic zones, where the air temperature can be below -30 degrees or above +30, it is recommended to purchase galvanized structures.
For those who want to save on wrought iron gates, you can look for aluminum products. But do not rely on the reliability and strength of this design - it will rather become a decorative element than an obstacle to private property.

Forged structures are unpretentious in maintenance, but taking care of their technical condition will only positively affect the operational properties of the product.

Here are some tips for the care and maintenance of wrought iron gates:

If rust spots, paint cobwebs and other defects appear, which especially often happens when the metal is negatively affected by climatic conditions, additional painting may be required. Rust spots, chips and defects are processed with sandpaper until completely cleaned, and then covered with paint.
It is necessary to check the condition of the gate once a year and get rid of shortcomings, so that in the future it would not be necessary to carry out their complete painting or replacement.
To protect the metal from rust, it is necessary to treat it with specialized compounds.

The movement mechanism also requires care, especially if it is equipped with automation.
Periodically it is required to clean the gate from dust and dirt.

It is these few simple actions for caring for the structure that can increase their service life by a significant amount of time, and therefore save the owner’s money and time.

Even at the stage of designing a fence for a summer cottage or a private house, one difficult issue remains to be resolved - to arrange a gate with a gate, or leave the gate separately, and the gate - separately. There are a number of cases when there is no way out and then you have to combine the gate with a gate. For example, if there is simply no space. Yes, and the cost of such a design will be cheaper. However, there are many reasons to leave the gate as an independent entrance.

Gate or gate with metal gate

From the point of view of aesthetics, of course, a separate gate looks more attractive than in a company with gates, however, the price of materials, installation and work will differ. Nevertheless, the photos of metal gates on our page indicate that many find this an unconditional benefit. We will not go into debate, and we will simply consider the main stages of work on installing the entrance group.

The metal gate provides an opportunity both to show the imagination of the graphic designer and designer, and to reliably protect the territory from penetration, and, if necessary, from prying eyes. If you have free time and very little free money, then forged elements or a combined gate solution will favorably distinguish the entrance group from the neighboring ones.

Design work

Before you start working directly, it is better to spend an hour or two sitting with a pencil and paper and evaluate your requests. Perhaps it is easier and cheaper to realize your desires by the hands of masters. If there is a technical possibility to build a gate with your own hands, even better. Naturally, the place for installing the gate has already been chosen and the approximate dimensions are put on paper. If this is not so, then first of all, it is necessary to remove the numbers that can be operated on. Only then can we talk about the constructive solution of the gate.

Regardless of what the gate will be sheathed with and whether it will be sheathed at all, it will not be possible to do without a welded metal frame, and before starting work, you should make sure that you will have at hand at the right time:

To install and assemble the gate, you will need an elementary tool and electric welding, and if you are unable to handle it, you will also need a welder.

Making a gate from metal

According to predetermined dimensions, frame elements are cut off in accordance with the drawings and diagrams, after which the frame is tacked by welding in a draft. The dimensions are checked again in place and only then can the frame be scalded with a reliable seam. At the same time, one must not forget that the design may include a lock or an electric drive, in the end, which should also be taken into account when constructing the frame.

The sheathing of the gate is made either with self-tapping screws or rivets, depending on what it will be sheathed with. It makes sense to pay attention to the combined options for solving the gate: metal and wood can be perfectly combined if this is required by the overall design solution. If there is no financial opportunity to use forging in the design, they will be perfectly replaced by metal patterns. When choosing a material for the posts, it must be borne in mind that their height will be about a meter more than the gate. In order for the pillars to be installed securely, the minimum depth of the well for their installation must be at least 0.8-1 m, depending on the type of soil.

Installation of a metal gate

The diameter of the well under the column should exceed the diameter of itself by 25-20 cm. This is necessary to fill the support with a concrete mixture. Before you make supports for the gate, you need to take care of the anti-corrosion treatment of the material, especially its underground part. Anticorrosive treatment, priming or coating with waterproofing materials will extend the life of the pole by several years.

When holes are drilled in the soil of the required depth, a pillow of crushed stone, broken brick, and small stone is laid on the bottom of each of them. The thickness of the pillow should be at least 15 cm. Then the pillow is compacted and a pillar is installed using a level or building level, which is then poured with concrete mixture. It is prepared from cement grade 300, and the consistency should be such that the solution freely penetrates into the space between the post and the soil.

Further work on installing the gate is carried out after the solution has completely solidified. Then hinges are welded to the posts, a finished gate is hung and, if necessary, the entire finished structure is painted with water-repellent enamel. Thus, without special financial costs, you can install a metal gate with your own hands. Successful work to all!