Sketches of iron gates. DIY metal gate. Installation of support pillars

There is probably not a single person who would remain completely indifferent when looking at an openwork metal pattern. Even greater admiration is caused by the massive pattern with which they are decorated, which are part of the entrance group.

The presence of massive metal gates decorated with elegant patterns is not a sign of a desire to isolate oneself from others, but serves as an indicator that the owner has taste and thinks about his own image. At the same time, forged gates are very capable of fulfilling their main function– protect the area from penetration uninvited guests, which is facilitated by height, the presence of sharp tips and strength. Also, almost any modern gate can be equipped with video surveillance systems, which will only improve their protective properties.

Assortment of gates and wickets - from classic to exclusive

There are a large number of companies offering high-quality forging services, which will allow you to produce gates according to existing sketches. Also, almost any manufacturer of forged gates accepts customer's sketches and drawings, which contributes to the realization of any fantasy when designing your own personal plot and surrounding it with a fence.

Timeless classic

The most popular are gates and fences made in classical style. The presented sketch gives a complete idea of ​​what the entrance group will look like. A smooth fence with sparse bars that does not create the impression of being fenced off from the world will be the choice of a person who is accustomed to combining brevity with practicality, but at the same time has taste. The arched arches of the gate and the similar design of the gate add some sophistication to the presented option.

Another reading of the classics, which is practically no different from previous version. The main difference of this model will be a larger number of decorative elements, which gives the whole ensemble a massiveness that is hidden by sparse rods. Line passed along the top and bottom openwork patterns visually limits the height of the wicket and gate, making them complete.

Sketch of a gate that combines the sophistication and beauty of a forged product and provides increased level security, achieved through sharp tips that end the bars of the gate and fence. The arched vault visually enlarges the entire structure; a large number of patterned inserts are also a weighting element. Rolled rods can add beauty and unusualness to the entire ensemble.

For those who are not used to experimenting and are more inclined to classic, straight lines, manufacturers are ready to offer the options shown in the photo above. Such fences are in constant demand because they are simple to make and look very presentable.

Another advantage of such options is the ability to mount the gate directly on the gate, unlike arched varieties, where the gate door does not fit. These types of gates can be decorated with patterns of varying degrees of complexity, have pointed peaks at the top or be completely smooth, which, of course, will deprive them of the brutality that the appearance of a forged gate evokes.

For those owners of personal plots who value privacy and personal space, gates closed with sheet metal are recommended. In this case, there is an option full coverage gate and fence leaves or covering only the lower part in the form of a forged fine mesh. Both options are distinguished by massiveness and monumentality, which speaks of the seriousness of the owner of this site and his concern for his own intimacy. Manufacturing such gates will require more metal, which will affect the cost and lead to higher prices. But it’s worth it, because at the same time these gates look beautiful, solid, but the openwork top and bottom do not create the impression of a “concrete wall.”

Exclusive models

For people who have sufficient financial resources or who are building substantial country houses, we can recommend paying attention to more expensive models of gates and fences, which are classified as elite by most manufacturers.

The main feature of these varieties, as can be seen in the picture above, is their massiveness and closedness. In all models, sheet iron is used, which completely covers the front of the gate; the fence is designed in a similar way to create a solid ensemble. Also mandatory element, which gives the gate status and exclusivity, is the presence of forged or cast volumetric design elements that serve as decoration, placed on the gate. One more important detail complete set of ready-made gates with bolts and strips.

Another option for the exclusive design of arched gates with the possibility of placing a wicket due to the even foot of the arch. This model is distinguished by its rich decoration, many smooth lines of the pattern, creating airiness, which gives the gate a regal look and does not create a feeling of massiveness. It should be remembered that such options, when most of the gates and fences are covered with a sheet of metal, are distinguished by their large weight, which requires preliminary calculations for the manufacture of appropriate support posts.

Wood and metal - a good combination

A special place among forged gates is occupied by models in which they successfully combine l wood and metal. The gate itself in this case are made of wood, a material that has been used for decoration since ancient times country house, and all fasteners, edging, platbands and simply decorative elements are made by forging. Tips are also made in the same way, if you decide to create them.

Such a solution in the manufacture of gates allows you to obtain not only reliable protection, but also gives the entire entrance group a certain touch of eclecticism and following the roots.

Making forged gates with your own hands - the impossible is possible

If you want to get an original gate that will be exclusive and will not be repeated by anyone in the area, there is an opportunity make them yourself. Despite the apparent complexity, this process is quite simple and straightforward.

The first thing you need to do is come up with a sketch of the future gate. It is best to draw pictures that will help visualize the future result.

A pre-prepared sketch of the future gate will facilitate future work

When developing a sketch, you should focus on two postulates - strength and reliability. But we should not forget about beauty. It is important to first think through the geometry of the future gate leaves and fully calculate the overall dimensions of the future structure.

The drawing is the first assistant in making gates with your own hands

Tools required for making gates

When choosing a tool, you should choose what type of gate it will be. Either the entire manufacturing process will be independent, including metal forging, or forged elements will be purchased ready-made.

In the first case, you will additionally need blacksmith's forge, hammer, anvil. This path should be chosen only if you have practical skills in blacksmithing. Otherwise, it is better to prefer the second option.

To make a gate you will need:

• welding machine and a set of electrodes;
• powerful yews;
• angle grinder;
• brick;
• I-beam and profile pipe;
• metal sheets with a thickness of at least 1 mm;
• cement mortar.

The first stage - support pillars

The first step will be the installation of support pillars, which must be strong enough to support the entire structure, which is distinguished by its considerable weight. The central part of the pillar will be a pipe with a diameter of at least 25 mm, and facing bricks will also be required.

Right installed poles will guarantee the reliability of the entire structure

It is important to remember that you must first calculate the thickness of the material, since the pipe will be lined with brick. It is also necessary when digging a hole to leave a gap between the edge and the pipe of no more than 10 cm, so as not to cause the base to warp under the weight of the sashes.

The final stage of installing the pillar will be covering it with bricks.

Installing a post involves digging in a pipe, compacting the base using crushed stone and covering the pipe with bricks. Also on at this stage You will need to weld tires and special fastenings for the return curtains of the gate leaves. Sometimes only two tires are enough, but if the gate is supposed to be heavy, you can weld three for good measure.

The sashes are an important stage

When welding the sashes, you should choose a flat area to prevent twisting of the frame parts. The prepared profile must be cut in accordance with the drawing, after which the frame is laid out on a flat area and spot welding all parts of the alignment are grabbed.

When welding the frame, all parts must be placed on a flat surface to prevent twisting and deformation.

After this, it is necessary to carry out control measurements, only then proceed to the finishing welding with a continuous seam. Also, when manufacturing the sashes, it is necessary to weld all the decorative elements in accordance with the drawing, and we must try to carry out the welding in such a way as to make the seam as less noticeable as possible.

Painting

After welding the sashes, it is necessary to paint the resulting structure before final installation. The metal should first be treated with an anti-corrosion compound, all visible weld seams should be cleaned, the gate should be coated with a layer of primer after degreasing and a coat of paint should be applied. It is best to use a spray bottle, which will ensure an even application of the paint.

Gate installation - finishing line

The final stage is the installation of the gate. To do this, hinges should be welded to the ends of the sashes, which should be located at the same distance as the counter hinges on the pillars. There is a small nuance when welding the hinges. The lower ones should be fastened in one direction, and the upper loops in the opposite direction. This is necessary to protect against the gate being removed in the future.

At the final stage of manufacturing, decorative elements are welded and painting is carried out.

On the back of the sashes, it is necessary to weld brackets to accommodate the lock or provide an option for placing modern locking elements.

The last step will be to hang the gate on the hinges, for which you will need the help of a partner, which will help speed up and facilitate the process.

Making a forging machine

The video below provides instructions for making the machine. cold forging with your own hands. Simple, fast and with minimal costs. The video is extremely popular.

A metal gate, like a gate, is a necessary part of any fence. Moreover, the rest of the fence can be built from a different material. And adding forging elements will make the gate more attractive, without disturbing the external aesthetic appearance.

They are intended for passage or travel beyond the perimeter of the fenced area. In this article we will tell you how they are built.

Preparing for work

Before you start manufacturing, you need to decide what kind of gate you want to install on your site. Beautiful metal gates are made with forging elements. It is better to order them from a company that deals with such work, giving the dimensions of the future structure and deciding on the choice from the proposed sketches - place an order. Samples of metal gates and gates with forging elements can be seen in the photo:

If you want or profile pipe, then you can do it yourself. Instructions or step-by-step steps for the entire process are given below.

In order to do this, you need to know how to use a welding machine. If you don’t have such a skill, then invite a knowledgeable person to help.

So, for work we need:

• welding machine or converter;
• welder's mask and canvas suit (it will protect against sparks during welding);
• grinder with discs for cutting and stripping metal;
• plumber's hammer;
• facilities personal protection(glasses, gloves, respirator).

Advice! Do not neglect the safety rules of using protective equipment, this will protect you from injuries, burns and maintain your health.

Construction process

First, let's talk about how to install posts for the future gate. If yours is made of brick, then metal inserts are made in the masonry to weld hinges to them, as shown in the photo:

For metal pillars, either each pillar is poured with concrete separately. Moreover, for metal gates and gates, installation is carried out with more careful compaction under the posts, so that later there is no tilting of the pillars and your disappointment from the work done.

We weld the gate

• A metal gate is usually the same height as the fence itself. In some cases, fifty centimeters are retreated from the top of the fence - this distance depends on the height of the fence. We choose the width taking into account that it is possible to walk with a wheelbarrow or carry a walk-behind tractor; we will take ninety-eight centimeters, as shown in the photo:

• Then use a grinder to cut two pieces of profile pipe of the required width. They will go to the upper and lower parts of the future structure. You will need another piece of pipe equal to ninety centimeters. Let's weld it in the middle.
• Next, we cut off two more pieces of pipe with a grinder, equal to one meter and forty-two centimeters. They will go to the side parts of the structure.
• Let's start the welding process. Place the profile pipe on flat surface and weld them together using electric welding (photo below).

After we welded all the parts, we got a rectangle with a crossbar in the middle measuring ninety-eight by one and a half meters.

The next stage is to weld the hinges to the resulting frame. Hinges are easier to buy, their price is not high, and this will make the work easier, which is important.

We will use garage door hinges. Installation:

• separate them into two halves;
• We will weld the part with the pin to the metal gate;
• the second to the fence post;

Note! Don't get confused, hinges without a pin are welded to the gate.

• during welding, make sure that the loops are flush with the profile pipe and strictly parallel to the gate;
• beat off the slag from the weld with a hammer to a clean seam;
• We clean the welded seams with a grinder with a grinding disc;
• We paint the gate with anti-corrosion primer.

Now we begin to install our gate in the fence opening.

• First you need to weld the second parts of the hinges to the post, making sure that they are located at the same distance as on the gate itself.
• We connect the loops together and align the gate in the opening.

So we installed a gate. All that remains now is to attach the profiled sheet or weld a profile pipe, depending on what your fence is made of.

Today, garages are becoming increasingly popular in low-rise construction. sectional doors with a gate, they have an aesthetic appearance. They also do not affect the local area when working, which gives you the opportunity to use it for a flower bed or lawn.

The figure clearly shows the principle of operation:

Despite the variety of building materials for fences and fences, when choosing a gate for a summer house, there are rather two types - a gate made of metal and wood. A gate at a dacha or in a private yard is not only an entrance to the territory. This is protection against unwanted intrusion and theft of property. But in addition to all these functions, the gate also serves as a decoration for the site.

This is what classic ones look like metal gates simple design

Metal gates have a number of advantages and positive qualities:

• Metal is stronger and more durable than wood;
• A metal gate provides more reliable protection;
• A variety of options in terms of cost, appearance, purpose and material.

These gates are made from a single sheet of steel or aluminum. They are solid in appearance, and can carefully hide the territory of the farmstead from prying eyes and vandalism. The thickness of the metal can vary from 1 to 5 mm. Such gates are not highly decorative and require regular painting.

Welded metal garden gate
Each of these metals has its own pros and cons. Aluminum gates are lightweight in construction, but are more susceptible to accidental damage. In addition, this metal is more expensive.

Gate made from steel sheet, is heavier and needs strong foundations. But in comparison with aluminum it will be much cheaper for family budget and has long term operation. Such a gate will not be damaged by a pebble accidentally flying out from under the wheels of a car. It is quite possible to make metal gates with your own hands. To do this, you need a welding machine, an angle grinder and experience working with such tools.

How to make a metal gate yourself

Forged gates

And the gates are made by hand from metal using the forging method. They are distinguished by their aesthetics and rich appearance. The price of such gates is high, so for a large number of consumers they remain an unaffordable luxury.

Such gates are most often made according to individual order. Elements self made make each piece exquisite and unique. Forged gates are an element of dacha decor that indicates the status and strong financial position of its owner.

To ensure that the gate does not look too transparent, they are supplemented with a sheet of metal, corrugated board or polycarbonate. To make such an exhibit with your own hands, you need to have good forging skills and proficiency, so most often forged fences are simply purchased.

Welded gates

These wickets are widely used. They are often installed separately or in combination with gates to fence a dacha. They can be solid or openwork, with handmade decoration. Metal or aluminum sheets or corrugated sheets can serve as cladding. Gates made in this way are distinguished by their reliability, strength and durability. They are easy to make with your own hands if you have the skills to work with metal or follow the instructions.

It is necessary to know that if the frame welded gate It is sheathed with corrugated sheeting; it cannot be attached to the base like ordinary metal. For this, special self-tapping screws are used.

Such gates also include metal gates made of welded mesh. But even if they are used in dacha fencing, it is only to separate zones within the site or, for example, to separate a recreation area from a garden or vegetable garden.

Strong bases are the key to the strength and durability of the gate

Whatever metal gate or wicket is chosen for fencing the dacha, they all need durable and reliable basis. After all, the durability and beauty of the fence depends on this. A skewed gate is unlikely to please the owner's eyes.

The metal has enough weight to create a large load on the pillars. It will even have significant weight thanks to metal frame. Therefore, metal gates and gates must be installed on strong poles that can withstand the load.

Stone or must be installed on. Depending on the type of fence, it can be strip, continuous around the perimeter of the entire fence, or made in the form of glasses, providing strength to the posts.

Drawing and diagram for installing a foundation under a brick pillar

If you plan to install the poles yourself from metal pipe or concrete, then you need to know how to do it correctly. First you need to plan a place for future gates and gates. After this, a hole is made in the intended location using a drill to the depth of soil freezing.

A garden drill is best suited for this work, since the holes should not greatly exceed the diameter of the supports, which, in turn, should fit in there easily and freely. The bottom of the pit is covered with a cushion of crushed stone and sand. After this, the pillar is installed. Using a plumb line, check its verticality, after which the free space of the pit is filled with crushed stone or broken brick.

An example of an installed brick fence frame on a foundation

The crushed stone must be compacted well and filled with cement-sand mortar, which is made in a ratio of 1:3. The cement hardens over several days, after which you can safely attach a wicket or gate to the posts.

Metal wickets and gates are very popular. They are often installed when fencing a dacha or private yard. Some types of such gates can be made with your own hands, while others are better to buy. But they are all durable, reliable and durable.

With a significant increase in the aesthetics of the perception of the entrance group, artistic forging of the gate improves the ergonomics of operation and increases the status of the owner of the site. The openwork elements chosen as the filling material for the sashes have less windage compared to solid sheets made of corrugated sheets.

Sections of fences decorated with elements of cold and hot forging cost three times less than gates. In the first case, the manufacturer indicates the price linear meter excluding the height of the structure. To buy a gate with forging elements in the photo below, you will have to operate square meters, take into account the complexity, repeatability of the pattern, ornament.

When the structure is filled to the maximum with openwork parts, the processing of the seams becomes more difficult (all elements are attached by welding), paint the product in hard to reach places much more difficult. There are several technologies self-made openwork wickets, gates:

• cold forging with special equipment;
• assembly of finished industrially manufactured elements on a frame welded from a profile pipe;
• hot forging with a gas welding kit.

Large patterns are cheaper and easier to make yourself. 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 arched one.

In any case, it is necessary to take into account that the abundance of small ones not only increases the artistic value of the doors, but also increases the weight of the structure. You have to either install more powerful, expensive hinges 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 wickets and gates from ready-made elements of the following type:

• preparation - the home handyman will need a flat concrete surface, which is usually the floor of a garage, utility room, or parking lot;

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

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

• processing - after cleaning the seams and removing metal deposits, the structure is primed and painted in the desired color.

The hinges are installed when hanging the sashes, which makes it possible to take into account the existing landscape and compensate for possible defects in the verticality of the pillars and the horizontality of the road surface.

Gates made of corrugated sheets with forging elements are budget option entrance groups of the site. After covering the frame with corrugated sheets, the structure will receive the necessary strength; the forged elements, in addition to decorating the gate, act as additional stiffening ribs. This allows you to reduce the construction budget by using rolled products of a smaller cross-section. However, in massive large-format structures, you should not use too thin a rod. This will reduce the aesthetics of the design. Experts recommend using a rod minimum diameter 14 mm or sections 14 x 14 mm (circle, square, respectively).

Forged sliding gates much more complex structurally - instead of two sashes with rational ratio sides, one long section is used here. Therefore, for normal operation of the structure, greater rigidity is required, and a more massive profile is used.

Gates and wickets with forged elements in the photo have restrictions on the architecture of the home and the exterior of the facades. Metal gates have 70–50% transparency, so they are more appropriate for facades lined with brick, clinker, siding, and panels. For wooden log houses It’s better to choose a fence, a picket fence, or a classic picket fence.

DIY cold forging

You can make beautiful wrought-iron gates entirely yourself, or you can bend some of the large elements and fill the spaces between them with ready-made ruffles, half rings, arches, and twisted rods. However, the home master needs to know some nuances:

• when changing the geometry of the rod using a cold method, its strength sharply increases;
• straightening an incorrect bend is much more difficult than making it again from another workpiece;
• for almost any openwork detail you will need an appropriate device (“flashlight”, “snail”, “gnut” and others);
• the manufactured devices are unlikely to be needed after installing the fence on the site, which causes additional budget costs.

The forged gates in the photo are completely assembled from parts made by the owner of the site using the cold forging method. Purchasing factory-made elements reduces time, improves quality, and minimizes waste in cutting expensive rolled metal products.

Despite these difficulties, forged fences and gates, assembled independently, are cheaper than ready-made analogues. Decorative fittings will further enhance the aesthetics of the entrance area. Manufacturers produce hinges with forged linings, locks, latches made by hot and cold forging methods. These elements give logical completeness to the structures with a slight increase in the budget for the construction of enclosing structures.

Metal bending equipment

The industry produces manual mechanical pipe benders, budget models of which cost around 1,000 rubles, allowing you to bend a rod with a cross-section of 16 x 16 mm. After constructing a fence or gate, the tool will be useful on the farm many times, unlike other special devices.

If necessary simple pipe bender You can make it yourself using the drawings below.

Complex spiral-shaped curls cannot be made using a conventional pipe bender. To do this, you will need a “snail” or removable conductors. Longitudinal twisting of the rod to obtain a spiral is carried out in “twister” or “flashlight” machines. The first costs 10 - 8 thousand rubles, the second is three times more expensive, since it allows you to weave baskets from four rods at the same time.

When purchasing machines you should remember:

• for a single production of gate elements, it is not cost-effective either to purchase this equipment or to manufacture it yourself;
• when designing the entire territory of the site (not only gates, but also fence spans), profitability must be calculated individually.

If, in addition to a plot in a dacha village, you also need to fence off a garden plot or a farmstead in a dacha village, the cost of one or two machines is guaranteed to pay off. Moreover, they will remain the property of the home craftsman and will be able to generate income for neighbors in the manufacture of forged elements.

Popular forged elements for fences and gates

The elegant forged gates with a wicket in the photo are assembled from parts available for free sale on construction markets regions of the Russian Federation. The most popular among designers are the following:

• plasticine - rods without edges, imitating hand sculpting from soft material with a non-repeating surface topography;
• vine is a modification of plasticine that imitates the trunk of a climbing plant of the same name;
• a vine shoot is a part of a complex configuration with spiral winding and interlacing rods;
• baroque - medium-format elements of 8 - 4 curls, decorated with peaks, tassels, bells, and other hot forged elements;
• monogram - professionals call these small-format parts “currency” for their external resemblance to the dollar symbol;

• grapes - three-dimensional structures imitating bunches with leaves;
• twisted tube - imitation of a braided braid;
• a basket of decorative spiral inserts made of several twisted rods of small cross-section;
• pillars - twisted square rod;
• ball - unlike cast products, the surface has a deliberately uneven shape.

Forged gates and gates, photos, sketches of which are created by professional designers, always outperform designs made by yourself. Our specialists have regular practice, specialized education, and know the sizes of finished artistic forging elements available in retail sales.

The wrought iron gates in the picture often do not give a complete picture of the exterior of the entrance area. Therefore, designers visualize the structure in a graphic editor and place them in 3D programs on modeled reliefs to scale. The user gets the opportunity to evaluate the aesthetics of perception of the architectural ensemble in conjunction with the location of the main dwelling, outbuildings, and small architectural forms on the site. During changes made in the appearance of the gate eliminates subsequent alterations and ensures high-quality integration into the landscape design of the site, taking into account the development of the cottage community.

The local government may set specific requirements for the style of fencing on one street. Restrictions often relate to the height of posts, fencing sections, level of light transmission, and transparency of spans. These recommendations must be taken into account at the design stage; if the requirements are not met, the reduction appearance gates, gates in accordance with the specified standards can be specified to the owner by force.

Do-it-yourself hot forging

A home craftsman will not be able to professionally create forged elements using the hot forging method due to the lack of appropriate equipment. However, every owner can adequately decorate gates, fence sections, and wickets if they have gas welding equipment.

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

Forged gates are made by hand from several hours to a month, depending on the complexity of the project. For example, after designing and purchasing industrially manufactured elements, welding work will take no more than two hours for each sash. Then all that remains is to clean the seams, degrease, prime, and paint the metal in a convenient color.

When choosing the manufacture of all elements on our own for forged gates the price will decrease, but you will have to additionally assemble several devices for cold forging, construct a forge, or rent a gas cutter for hot forging of metal. The time costs will increase many times over, but a home craftsman will be able to decorate the entire fence in the same style by installing forged parts into the fencing spans around the entire perimeter, which is much more profitable than buying so many finished products.

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

Examples of sketches of forged gates and gates

The designer makes sketches of forged gates using several standard rules, knowledge of which will help the home craftsman:

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

• structural reliability - the best option for the frame of the gate is a pipe 40 x 20 mm, decor from a rod 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 sashes overloaded with decorative elements, a reinforced foundation, pillars, and hinges will be required;
• type of opening - arched, broken upper part of the gates is convenient only in swing structures; for sliding gates the standard one is used geometric shape(rectangle);

• transparency – presentable facades usually displayed, the gates are filled with a large pattern, partially diluted with small elements; if maximum privacy of the site is required, gates made of corrugated sheets with forged elements are used, as in the top photo;
• symmetry - large-format elements made by hot forging most often have unique design, therefore they are located asymmetrically, the fine pattern is evenly distributed over both doors.

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

The individuality of the openwork is partially lost against the background of corrugated sheets, so additionally forged elements the top gate of the gate is formed. Wavy bridges, complemented by peaks and rings, are perfect for these purposes. In this case, the sheets are cut along the wave or it rises above the horizontal edge of the gate.

Color design of wrought iron gates

At the last stage of installing the entrance groups, it is necessary to protect the forged elements, power frame, anti-corrosion hinges. For this purpose, various paint and varnish compositions can be used:

• blacksmith's paint - does not require surface preparation, is used for aging effects, simulating any metals, the black graphite modification is used before patination;
• Hammer enamel is a high-quality imitation of embossing, 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, application with a spray gun, more than 100 colors in assortment;
• Tambour - Israeli enamel, applied to an unprepared surface, is completely identical to 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.

When designing individually, the manufacturer takes into account operating conditions and customer wishes, increasing the usability of the structures. If necessary, in the central part of the doors you can place a stylized portrait of the owner of the estate, his initials and even the family coat of arms.

Wrought iron gates, made from high quality materials, are robust construction, which can serve its owner for many years. They become business card the owner of the house and create a positive impression, adding great value to the site.

Peculiarities

Forged products have remained popular for many years, thanks to which manufacturers can present a rich assortment of iron products, which differ not only in the design of the structure, but also in the material used for manufacturing, as well as in the type of movement of the valves. These products are a great addition to any land plot and guarantee its reliability. But in addition to guaranteeing protection, one should not lose sight of the fact that forged gates are also responsible for the solid appearance that the structure acquires thanks to a variety of patterns that can give an ordinary metal grill an original look.

The most unique feature forged gates - their original design, which becomes unique, since the drawings are developed directly by the customer himself. And based on sample patterns and additional details, a basic gate design diagram is created, which becomes a direct embodiment of the originality and individuality of the future owner.

Forged products combine beautifully with wood, brick, and even stone fencing. It does not affect the beauty of the product or the landscape - it fits harmoniously into any landscape.

The peculiarities of forged gates lie not only in their appearance, but also in their production technology. Computer techologies allow you to easily develop a product design in the form of a three-dimensional image, which allows the customer to evaluate the design and, if necessary, make corrections to the sketch together with the designer. The gate design can be created entirely by hand or using stamped blanks.

Stainless steel is used for forging, but other parts can be made of metal. Each structural detail is necessarily treated with three types of compounds: a primer increases the service life of the product, nitro paint ensures that the joints of forged elements are invisible, and an anti-corrosion coating makes the material more resistant to environmental influences.

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

Advantages and disadvantages

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

Advantages of forged products:

• Versatility. They can be easily combined with any materials and building exteriors.
• Such gates are easy to maintain and do not require much attention and care.
• The wide product 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 entry to the territory, the degree of protection and reliability are also taken into account.

• You can also always order a design according to individual requirements. Hence the third advantage of forged gates – their exclusivity.
• A long service life is perhaps one of the main advantages of these structures. Thanks to the strength and reliability of the metal and the quality of forging, the gates can last for quite a long time without losing their operational and aesthetic characteristics.
• Independence from weather conditions often becomes a priority characteristic when choosing a gate, especially in areas with harsh climatic conditions. Even during manufacturing, the structure is treated with special anti-corrosion compounds that protect the material from the adverse effects of the environment. Also, if you independently treat the product with anti-corrosion agents, you can increase its service life by several decades.
• When equipping the gate additional systems ensuring safety, the level of their reliability increases. They can be video cameras, motion sensors, automatic doors and locks of an electrical or mechanical device.

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

Disadvantages of forged gates:

• High price. But we cannot ignore 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 treatment of hinges and their lubrication, as well as applying protective agents against the influence of environmental factors will only help extend their 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 using water from a hose.

What types are there?

There are many points to classify wrought iron gates.

They differ in their purpose:

• for closing arches;
• to close the road;
• for use as a passage through a fence;
• to protect the entry and exit routes.

Depending on the type of movement of the gate leaves, there are:

• swing;
• sliding, consisting of one sliding sash;
• sliding or double-leaf retractable gates, consisting of several leaves that slide apart in opposite directions;
• lifting

Swing gates are the most popular and frequently chosen option. They are easy to use and do not require additional costs for the mechanism for moving the valves and subsequent maintenance. All that may be required is to periodically lubricate the hinges to extend their service life. As the name implies, the doors of these gates, according to the classical design, simply diverge to the sides when opened.

Sliding structures have a different type of movement of the doors, which consists in the movement of the gate along the fence, which allows you to save 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 used, the door leaf rises and enters the room, clearing the way for passage. Such a mechanism is quite rare to find on wrought-iron gates, but it still comes across.

Each type of shutter can be equipped with an automatic movement system, which greatly simplifies the operation of the structure. Automatic system movement of the shutters 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.

Based on 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 gives reliable protection territory from prying eyes.
• Transparent. The most common type of forged gate, which consists of openwork forging and metal rods for the base.
• Solid. The basis of a solid forged gate is a canvas, which, in turn, is decorated with a forged ornament or bas-relief. This type is similar to a blind gate, but has a greater degree of protection.
• Forged gates with a wicket.

Not only sheet metal, but also wood can be used as a basis for solid gates. It has also become popular to use polycarbonate and corrugated sheets. Wooden gates they look elite and are a solid addition to the site, and the iron forgings made against their background in the form of various patterns and bas-reliefs become an excellent 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 forged gates.

The gate design itself consists of several elements:

• product frame;
• door leaves (if provided for in the design);
• decorative forging elements.

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

From additional materials, which can also become a direct part of forged gates, can be:

• wood;
• brick;
• concrete;
• stone;
• corrugated sheeting;
• 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, forged gates were used exclusively for protection and only on rich estates, since previously products of this type were quite expensive. But so that the massive gates did not look alien and did not spoil the overall impression of the appearance of the property, blacksmiths began to complement the forging with various patterns formed under the influence of the era and its style.

Today, the technology for making forged gates is not much different from the traditions of our ancestors: craftsmen also use blacksmith tools and, according to the customer’s sketch, create exclusive masterpieces. The style of the gate is always developed with an emphasis on classical design trends or 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 everything can be woven into the main patterned ornament. artistic elements, whatever the customer may desire. In the same style as gate leaves, wickets, fences and various elements exterior.

In fact, we can distinguish several style trends that are reflected in the manufacture of forged gates:

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

Regardless of the style of the gate itself and whether it looks simple, elegant or exclusive, it is important that it is combined with the fence, all the architectural elements of the site and its design. Landscape designers When choosing wrought iron gates, owners are advised to be careful about the design, especially if the main style of the house is more inclined towards modern technospheric trends in design, since there is a risk of creating a tasteless fence against the background of a certain structure.

Colors

Choosing the main color of the gate and its color design is a very important step when decorating the entrance group. Here it is necessary to combine color scheme architectural structures, fences, exterior and comply with the design of the site. The most common color for wrought iron gates is black and gold. They look impressive and antique fences dark colors. White color also looks advantageous, especially if the main style 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 gates and fences is selected to match the roof of the main architectural structures;
• if the supporting pillars have a stone finish, then the color of the forging is limited to brown or beige tones;
• grey colour and others light shades, including white, can visually increase the area of ​​the site;
• dark shades repulsive - these colors can create the effect of inaccessibility, which is suitable for the owner who loves privacy and wants to hide from prying eyes;
• you should choose a color that contrasts with the façade of the building if it light colors;
• black color harmonizes with any landscape;
• if desired, create the effect of merging the fence with environment you should not choose green tones, it is better to give preference to blue heavenly shades;
• you need to experiment and follow your own taste.

Installation

Installing forged gates is a rather painstaking task that requires certain knowledge and professional skills, so trust the installation of such an expensive product better for professionals, because only they can guarantee high-quality work and subsequent operation without defects.

One of the very first steps when installing a gate is preparing 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 covered brickwork to increase their strength.

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

It is also important to install the supporting pillars at the required distance, accurate to the millimeter. The depth of the pit for the pipe should be from 1 meter or more, depending on the weight of the structure: the heavier it is, the deeper 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 solution in a ratio of sand, cement and water of one to three.

After drying, you need to prepare a thicker mortar and begin laying the bricks using a trowel. It is also important to stretch the metal busbar in the places where the gate is attached, between the brickwork. Then you should install fasteners and directly the gate design itself.

Installing the structure with your own hands 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, skills in using them and a willingness to carry out careful work with calculation of each movement, because all actions must be performed step by step so as not to make a mistake with the dimensions.

Tools you will need:

• "Bulgarian";
• drill;
• welding machine;
• fastening elements;
• measuring instruments.

After completing work with the support beams, you can begin assembling 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, maximum care must be taken, because the slightest flaw can lead to deformation of the structure and a reduction in its service life.

Although developing a sketch of the future gate design is one of the most important steps, but before you begin, you need to decide which of the various types of construction will be most suitable for the site.

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

• Design level. Depending on the purpose, the height of the structure can vary from 1.5 to 3 m: small is suitable for decorative items, and the three-meter-high gate provides highest level security.
• Width. Depends on the width of the access road, as well as on the overall 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, determining the distance between sections, the presence of a wicket inside the gate, the mechanism of movement of the leaves and their type.

And only after taking into account all these parameters can you begin to develop a sketch or select ready-made gates from the manufacturer.

Another important aspect is the combination of forged 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 area of ​​the site, especially if this hedge is molded. But a simple interweaving of vines can also give the site the unique look of a fairy-tale estate.
• Combination of wrought iron gates with wrought iron fence 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, it will be a rather expensive purchase.

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

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

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

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

• If the purpose of purchasing forged gates is not only reliability, but also the desire to pay attention to entrance group and what lies behind it, then the best solution There will be a purchase of 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 you should not rely on the reliability and strength of this design - it will soon become decorative element than an obstacle to private property.

Forged structures are easy to maintain, but taking care of them technical condition will only have a positive effect on the performance properties of the product.

Here are some tips for caring and maintaining wrought iron gates:

• When rust stains, paint webs and other defects appear, which especially often happens when negative impact climatic conditions on metal, additional painting may be required. Rust spots, chips and defects are treated with sandpaper until completely clean, and then covered with paint.
• It is necessary to check the condition of the gate once a year and get rid of any shortcomings so that you do not have to completely paint or replace them in the future.
• To protect metal from rust, it is necessary to treat it with specialized compounds.

• The movement mechanism also requires maintenance, especially if it is equipped with automation.
• It is necessary to periodically clean the gate from dust and dirt.

These are the few simple actions maintenance of the structure can increase their service life by a significant amount of time, and therefore save money and time for the owner.