Garage Doors- a design, the choice of which for many presents certain difficulties. Often, owners of garage buildings prefer an option such as overhead gates. They have their pros and cons, which it is advisable to know about before purchasing.
Overhead garage doors are those that open using a mechanism that lifts them. There are several types of overhead gates, each with their own specific pros and cons.
The opening mechanism is the following process: the gate leaf (one of the features of lift-type gates is the presence of only one leaf) moves upward, folding, or simply standing parallel to the ceiling. How the leaf will ultimately be positioned depends on the type of gate.
One of characteristic features The advantage of such structures is that it is possible to install additional elements in the sash, such as a gate or windows. Both options are used extremely often. This is due to the fact that often the garage is used not only as a place in which the car is simply stored, but also as a space for car repairs.
In this case, it is often inconvenient for the owner to open the garage, setting the heavy structure in motion. It is much easier to simply use the built-in door, which allows you to enter the garage without directly opening it.
It is worth mentioning the peculiarities of the organization of windows, which allow additional light to enter the garage. Windows are made of glass, always using bars. Thanks to them, the garage remains protected and the risk of intruders entering through the windows is minimized.
Among other things, it is necessary to take into account that installing gates of this type is incredibly difficult. This is due not only to the fact that the structure has an impressive weight, but is also due to the complexity of the mechanism that sets the sash in motion. Difficulties arise both with manually controlled systems and those controlled using a remote control.
The price of overhead garage doors varies, however, it is not particularly higher than the cost of other types of models (swing, roller, etc.). So, the cheapest model can be purchased for 16,000 rubles. There is no upper price limit. It is worth considering that a custom-made design based on individual measurements will be significantly more expensive.
Lifting structures for garages have both pros and cons in approximately equal numbers.
Speaking about the advantages, it is worth noting the following characteristics:
The disadvantages are not so numerous, however, they exist.
The following important characteristics should be taken into account:
By and large, we can distinguish only two types of overhead street gates: sectional overhead gates and overhead overhead gates. With a stretch, retractable roller shutters can also be classified as lifting gates. They are also called louver blinds, since their operating principle is very similar to vertical blinds.
Rolling gates will not be considered, since most experts classify them as a completely special, separate category, but we should dwell on the first two varieties in more detail.
Such folding gates simpler both in design and installation. You can often find homemade versions of this type, since making them yourself is not difficult. However, it is worth keeping in mind that independent production is not profitable from a financial point of view: materials alone will cost 25% more money than when purchasing finished design with a guarantee.
The lift-and-turn type is represented by one monolithic sheet, often insulated. When opened, the entire door rises to the ceiling without folding or bending. It is worth keeping in mind that during lifting, the canvas still protrudes slightly forward, onto the street, so you should open the gate, leaving the car 1-1.5 m from the entrance to the garage.
These gates can rightly be called folding. They do not consist of one canvas, but of several interconnected. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage. On the one hand, the sash slides straight up without protruding forward, as a result of which you can drive your car close to the garage without waiting for it to open.
On the other hand, the fact that the canvas is not monolithic makes it less burglary-resistant, so the lift-and-section type is less reliable than the lift-and-turn type.
Both folded and monolithic varieties can be further strengthened using special profiles. Manufacturers also take into account the fact that winters in Russia can be extremely harsh, so there is always the opportunity to additionally insulate the gates so that they do not freeze.
In some cases, if there is a lifting door, it is impossible to heat the garage, so insulation comes in handy.
To imagine how the process of raising and closing the sash is carried out, you need to consider a diagram that clearly demonstrates it.
To operate such gates, a system of special drives is used. They set the sash itself in motion. Please note that the drives used are not ordinary ones, but reinforced ones. This is primarily due to the large weight of the canvas, as well as the frequency of operation.
There are several types of mechanisms used:
Each type has its own characteristics. The hinge-lever mechanism is used more often than others. This is due to its simplicity and clarity, as well as the fact that even a beginner can install it. The hinged lever system is well suited for home use.
Counterweights are installed on sashes that are subject to heavy use. We are talking mainly about industrial and production facilities, as well as all those places where extremely heavy doors are used. These could be garages for buses, fire stations, and other similar facilities.
Hydraulic mechanisms are the most expensive of all however, they are also the most convenient. Operating such gates, closing and opening them is not difficult. Self-installation elements of such a system can only be done by professionals, and independent production is generally impossible. The hydraulic kit can only be purchased from a specialist retailer.
Any gate can be equipped with automatic electric drives responsible for opening it. Thus, the process of operating the doors is simplified and the physical effort required to open the garage is minimized. However, such measures also affect the price. When equipping the structure with a remote control function, it is worth providing for the possibility of mechanical opening, so that in the event of a power outage, you can get into the garage.
If we talk about standard dimensions, then we can only determine the typical height of the garage doors themselves and the height of the lift-sectional panels. This is due to the fact that the width of the sash varies greatly, depending on which garage it is purchased for. There are single garages and there are double garages and this significantly affects the width.
The height of the panels in the construction of lift-and-section gates is on average 50 cm. This height is due to convenience: firstly, there are not so many seams in the canvas, and secondly, strips of such a height easily bend and go under the ceiling without deforming.
The height of the door leaf is usually 2.3 m. This dimension is considered standard for garages, where the ceiling height rarely exceeds this figure. The size of 2.3 m also takes into account the allowance for storing the canvas itself when folded, equal to 20 cm. Therefore, even after opening the gate, it will be comfortable to be in the garage, because the ceiling height in this case will be 2.1 m.
If the gate is equipped with a wicket, its dimensions are also standard. It is worth noting that such designs will differ from those typically accepted due to the fact that they are regarded as for a utility room. So, the dimension of a garage door cut into the leaf will be 60x190 cm or 70x190 cm. Both options are acceptable. The final decision on the width of the door remains with the manufacturer.
As for windows, there is no standard for them, because glass inserts are often used for decorative purposes. Glass inclusions can be twisted, complex in shape, and not just rectangular.
If your garage differs from the standard one (for example, it was made individually according to a designer’s design drawing), then it is highly recommended to make custom garage doors.
This is due to the fact that this is the only way to select the optimal option that will best protect the building from penetration. In addition, exclusive gates will look the most advantageous, since they can be stylized to match the existing exterior.
Both foreign and domestic suppliers present their products on the market. Based on reviews from garage owners who purchased certain overhead gates, a rating of the most popular companies was compiled.
Judging by the reviews, the quality of insulation is very good. The gates can withstand Russian frosts perfectly.
To carry out assembly and installation yourself, you need to make some effort. If there should be no problems with the assembly itself, then you will have to tinker with the installation. This is especially true for overhead sectional gates. First you need to arm yourself with a drawing of the gate. If you buy a ready-made model, the drawing is attached to the assembly instructions. If the gate is made independently, then a drawing must be made. To do this, you need to take all measurements from the garage opening, including its width and height.
It is also necessary to check whether there is enough space on the ceiling for the canvas to remain there while the gate is open. It must be borne in mind that the dimension of the ceiling for successful installation must be 90 mm.
There is also a simpler option. When all measurements from the opening are taken and the dimensions are clear, a suitable ready-made drawing is selected, after which it is simply copied. Here are some suitable options.
To complete all work you will need suitable tools, including:
Once everything is ready, you need to decide on the material, as well as the drive system that will be used. You also need to consider whether the gate will be equipped with automation. If yes, then it is worth keeping in mind that installation of the electric drive will require experience and special knowledge.
It is better for an amateur not to undertake such a complex task, since the system is expensive, and if the work cannot be completed, then the repair will also be expensive. Making gates with your own hands is unprofitable, since both monetary and labor costs will be clearly higher than when purchasing a ready-made structure, so it is more rational to buy a factory version with a guarantee and install it.
Despite the apparent lack of variety, overhead garage doors can be made from different materials, each of which has both its advantages and disadvantages. The base is always metal, but it can be lined with wood. It is worth keeping in mind that a solid array cannot be used when decorating gates. This will add additional weight to the already heavy structure. It is better to give preference to lining.
For wooden gates It is necessary to have a special impregnation that will provide protection to wooden panels. It is worth remembering that wood is a rather “capricious” material, unstable to various external influences. Temperature changes, high humidity, and constant mechanical influences can quickly ruin the original appearance wood, and also negatively affect its heat and sound insulation qualities. If you know that the conditions in the garage are unfavorable for wood, it is better not to use it.
If we talk about insulation material, then there is little choice. Often, either mineral wool or polystyrene foam is preferred. Both protect well from heat loss and drafts, but foam is more preferable because it is lighter. In addition, a sash insulated with foam plastic will be thicker, therefore, it will be more difficult to break it.
However, foam plastic is unsuitable for lift-sectional gates due to the fact that the leaves will be too thick and the load on the mechanism will increase. For folding models, mineral wool is used, which copes well with thermal insulation, while making it possible to maintain the thickness of the panels at the proper level. As you can see, the choice of material is one of the difficult steps that must be carried out extremely carefully. Evaluate all operating conditions, and also do not forget about your wishes for the appearance of the structure. Then you will be able to choose an option that best meets all the requirements.
Before proceeding with installation, it is worth checking the set of components. You need to make sure everything is in stock. The set of certain elements varies from model to model, but it is extremely important to check the quality of the guides and springs. Both elements are responsible for the reliability and safety of the structure, and this plays a primary role, because no one wants to harm themselves or the car with the sash.
To install the gate yourself, you need to arm yourself with the following step-by-step instructions:
Controlling gates equipped with an automatic electric drive is much easier. Less physical effort is required, and you can open the gate without getting out of your car, which is important most of the year.
You will only be able to adjust the automation yourself if you are a professional electrician or already have experience in similar work. The electrical wiring system is quite complex and requires connection directly to the house wiring. It will also be necessary to equip a remote control. It can be either stationary, located on the wall, or portable.
Many owners install these two options at the same time, complementing the system with the ability to manually open. This decision is made for maximum convenience.
The most expensive equipment option is the hydraulic drive. Here it is possible to install a system operating at maximum speed. Such gates are also called quick-lift gates. If it usually takes 3-5 minutes to raise the leaf, then in these systems the time for raising and lowering the sash is halved. This is extremely convenient, especially for those who are always in a hurry to get somewhere.
To set up automatic control, additional funds will be required. On average, such work requires about 30% of the cost of a garage door, but the final figure remains individual. It is worth weighing the pros and cons before deciding whether to equip the gate with automation or not. In some cases, automatic control is not as necessary as it seems at first glance, and eliminating it allows you to save significant money.
If you still decide to make automatic control, please note Special attention to ensure that all electronic components are of the highest quality. This way you minimize the risk that the entire house’s wiring will burn out due to a short circuit and protect yourself from possible expensive repairs.
To adjust the gate, you need to open and close it several times.
In this case, you need to pay attention to the following:
The operation of the mechanism must be completely silent, otherwise it can be concluded that the installation was not carried out completely correctly. The simplest thing you can do is lubricate the mechanisms. Perhaps the problem lies precisely in the insufficient amount of lubricant solution on the components.
The second option is more complicated. The reason for the lack of smooth running may lie in insufficient lubrication of the mechanisms, incorrect adjustment of the springs, or excessive weight of the blade. If the first and second reasons are quite easy to eliminate, then too much weight is a more serious problem. It is necessary either to lighten the sash itself, or to convert the lifting mechanism to accommodate a heavier structure.
You can strengthen the gate at the installation stage. This is discussed with the manufacturer from whom the design is ordered. As a rule, professionals calculate everything and deliver a kit that fully complies with the standards. If, however, problems arise during operation, then you need to contact the manufacturer’s office - such cases are covered under warranty, and you are required to provide a free consultation, possibly with a specialist visiting your home.
You can try to adjust the mechanism with your own hands, but it is worth keeping in mind that any attempts self-repair are regarded as mechanical damage. If during your intervention you make things even worse, you will have to do repeated repairs at your own expense. It is safer to immediately seek help from professionals.
There are many types of garage doors that are reliable and comfortable during operation. The most notable among them are lifting (folding) structures, which, when opened, rise to the ceiling of the room. Such gates have a number of advantages.
Lift gates are gaining more and more popularity among car enthusiasts. They do not take up space in front of the garage, which is often very important in a metropolis.
Lifting gates have the following advantages:
Making overhead gates yourself is a task quite feasible for a person who has the skill to use the tool. You can also purchase a ready-made set of overhead gates; there are a large number of offers from different manufacturers.
Before starting work on their installation, you should prepare:
It is recommended to take into account and select the desired option in advance. Lifting gates are sheathed with corrugated sheets, plywood or plastic, PVC insulation or industrial wool is laid between the layers, and a gate is often installed in the gate.
Vertical lifting structure is divided into two types:
Advantages of the first option:
There are few design flaws in overhead gates, but they do exist:
The main elements of lifting gates are:
The design can be either automatic and open using a control panel, or manual, when the opening/closing cycles are implemented manually.
There are two types of overhead gates:
In both cases, the gates do not extend beyond the premises when they are open. The sectional type is made of longitudinal metal structures, their width does not exceed 50 cm, and they are attached using hinges.
The mechanism is based on the principle where each section moves in two planes:
A swing-and-lift gate is an integral quadrangular structure in which the leaf, turning, is pulled up, moving on special runners.
When the gate is open, the gate is located under the roof parallel to the ground.
After installation, the springs should be adjusted before starting work. Efforts when opening the gate should be minimal. This factor will be a good guarantee that the mechanism will work for a long time.
After completing the main work, you can install additional devices:
When assembling the structure, it is important to ensure that:
The lifting mechanism can be of several types:
Often the sash becomes heavy under such circumstances. Additionally, a winch with a counterweight is installed, which is attached to the other edge.
Sectional vertical doors are in great demand. The canvas in them is made up of several blocks, which are connected to each other by hinges. Each panel is no more than 50 cm wide. During opening, the sections move, forming an arc.
There are two types of sectional doors:
The advantage of this design:
There is a large selection of sectional doors in different formats on the market. It’s easier to buy a ready-made kit, since making such a product with your own hands is a difficult task.
The operation scheme of sectional doors is quite simple: the sections are connected to each other by hinges that move upward along special tires. Insulation made of PVC or mineral wool is laid between the two layers, and the outer surface is sheathed with corrugated sheets. The thickness of the panels is about 4 cm, which is quite enough to keep the garage warm during the cold season.
Advantages:
Sectional doors are also differentiated by type of lift:
Vertical lift is when the gate moves vertically along the wall. Spring tension - sectional doors in this case are designed for a 10 cm ceiling and are the smallest. The lifting mechanism contains a special spring (torsion or simple), which makes it possible to find the optimal mode required for closing and opening.
The mechanism can be controlled remotely using a remote control. Sandwich panels are connected to each other with special locks, which allows the structure to be monolithic.
Folding gates have become very popular. This type of gate allows you to avoid the “invisible zone” when leaving the garage; this factor is often the cause of accidents.
When there are no swing doors, the view is much greater. Advantages of folding gates:
The gate is assembled from two frames that cover the doorway. There is a main support to which the guides are attached. During operation, the main part moves upward on bearings until it reaches the area of the horizontal beams. In this case, compensation springs or counterweights are actively involved.
Blind structures are found in the most various options. The principle of the device is simple: a flexible roll-up curtain is wound onto a special shaft during operation; it is located in the jumper area.
The end of the flexible web is fixed on the shaft. During opening, the roll of curtain layers continuously increases, which fit tightly one on top of the other.
Advantages:
Among the disadvantages, it can be noted that the turns of the fabric, being in a roll, rub against each other, microparticles have an undesirable effect mechanical impact onto the coating layer.
Such a unit has the advantage: when the length of the console arms is greatest, the drive voltage can be slightly weakened.
During the opening period, the effective arm becomes shorter, the leaf enters the central part of the gate. This factor explains why energy consumption is minimal. The load on the electric drive itself is noticeably reduced, which contributes to its reliable operation and durability. Another positive quality is that the speed of movement of such gates is high.
Often, instead of a metal frame, a frame is made of beams treated with a special antiseptic primer. The construction of a wooden frame will cost less; in terms of stability and reliability, it will differ little from a metal one.
A door often crashes into a vertical gate; technically this is easy to do. Unfortunately, it is not possible to equip folding gates with a door.
Before you start purchasing materials and preparing a place for the future structure, you should draw a diagram - a drawing. The most important thing is to decide on the basic dimensions of the overhead gates.
Standard sizes vary:
Each garage has its own characteristics; the exact dimensions will need to be determined on site. It is very important to understand what material the door leaf and frame will be made of.
First of all, to make a gate you will need:
The design of the automatic drive is simple, you can make it yourself, or a similar device can be found on the market, knowing what the width and height of the future garage will be, as well as an approximate list of materials that will be required.
It is also easy to calculate the approximate amount of money that will be needed to implement the project. During the work process, the amount can be adjusted, but if the plan is drawn up correctly, it will be insignificant (no more than 10%).
Tools for installing gates will require:
You can take ready-made drawings, this will significantly reduce the cost of developing your own project. There are various plans, including those from world-famous manufacturers.
Recently, gates with a wicket door, as well as automatic lifting gates, have been in great demand. Kits and accessories for automatic gates can be purchased online or in a regular store. Adjusting the control unit is not difficult; you can do it yourself.
When purchasing, you should pay close attention to the following details:
There is always a protective seal at the fold points of the fabric segment. It performs several useful functions:
A synthetic seal should be attached to the bottom of the gate to prevent the door from freezing. It is important to calculate the thickness of the panels; it should be optimal.
If there is a need to supply electric winch, you should calculate correctly:
Close attention should be paid to locks and handles, they must be of high quality. The control panel must also be sealed and withstand mechanical loads.
You can make entrance lift gates yourself and save a significant amount, but it is recommended to follow all technological requirements. U rolling gates The thickness of the strips should be at least two centimeters. The width of such gates is permissible no more than five meters.
The optimal height of the opening should be 30 centimeters higher than the top point of the car roof. The lintel and shoulder pads are located in the same plane. The lintel can be from 30 to 50 cm, the shoulder pads - more than 10 cm.
For outer skin sometimes aluminum is used. The weight of this metal is three times less than iron, the load on the drive will be noticeably less. It makes sense to use steel sheets where there is a lot of heavy vehicle traffic. In sandwich panels it is possible to use special metal profiles that are resistant to hacking. Steel parts should not be less than two millimeters thick and should be coated with zinc.
It is better to purchase automation from a well-known manufacturer, since it is difficult to make such a unit with your own hands. Drive, control panel, combination lock - it is better to buy all this from one manufacturer, otherwise there is a risk of incompatibility of components. It is recommended to purchase a drive of greater power, otherwise the risk of its breakdown increases. You should carefully study the bearing markings. They are marked with the weight that the part can withstand.
The torsion drum must be made of high-strength aluminum. The ceilings and walls, as well as the opening itself, should be reinforced with metal corners. The difference in floor level in the garage is permissible no more than 5 mm. Tires are mounted at the edges of the opening; they go under the ceiling. Sections will move along these nodes.
During work, you should follow safety precautions, use goggles, gloves, and construction helmets.
The dimensions of the opening are measured at several points in width and height; the maximum value is usually taken for the first parameter, and the minimum value for the height. The size of the frame corresponds to the parameters of the opening. If you need to connect the parts with brackets, the profiles are sawn at an angle of 90 degrees.
Perforated profiles are necessarily reinforced with strips. Under such circumstances, the jumpers and guides are cut so that a small tip remains; it will be required for fixing the parts.
The frame is set using a plumb line. Once the structure meets the required level, it is fixed. Vertical guides are fixed using brackets. It is wise to use a mobile fixation so that the part can be adjusted to the desired position. Horizontal guides are inserted into corner mortgages and fixed.
To make the packaging smaller, the vertical slats are sometimes divided in two. The parts are connected to each other using a corner. There should be no differences between the metal profiles at the place where the corner rail is installed, otherwise the rollers may jam.
There are two types of balancing nodes:
They work on the same principle, only their location is different.
The automatic mechanism with a bulk drive has great power and can handle heavy gates. In this case, the automation is equipped with a chain mechanism.
It is permissible to use a car alarm for the lifting unit. The drive can be a reverse winch. It runs on 220 volts and is capable of lifting a gate of 125 kg.
Exterior painting of a gate can be quite simple. For example, monochrome gray color is very suitable for this type of design.
Gates should be made as small as possible. Compact sashes are more stable, which significantly reduces the possibility of blocking.
Before installing the gate, it is necessary to carry out cosmetic repairs to the garage - level the surface of the walls and ceiling so that the guides do not have any deviations.
The frame should fit a couple of centimeters into the floor, while of great importance It doesn’t matter whether it will be a homemade gate or a factory-made one. Concrete pouring of the screed can be done when it is fixed vertically.
After the shield is assembled, it is tested: it is placed on ready-made folding guides and the work is checked.
The completion of the work is crowned by the installation of fittings:
Correct installation of the fittings is very important; it largely determines how long the gate will last. Often handles are made from the outside, and from the inside, which increases the functionality of the doors.
You can do all this work yourself, including correctly adjusting the lifting mechanism. If the gate was purchased in a store, it is recommended that you carefully study the information that can be found in the instructions.
If there is a gate in the door leaf, be sure to install a latch. Locks will also be useful if the garage is not located on the property.
Exterior finishing is priming and painting. Its stages can be divided as follows:
The frame takes on the lion's share of all loads, so it must be done first. The bars are inexpensive; a frame made of bars can equally replace a metal frame. This will be an economical option, but if everything is done correctly, the operating principle and structural strength will not be affected.
This is done as follows:
If no questions arise, then the frame is secured with reinforcement, its length can be 25 centimeters. For one linear meter there is one similar mount.
Then guides are placed in the ceiling area parallel to the horizon. Once the frame installation is complete, you can install the caster mounts.
The rail is secured with bolts with a diameter of 1 cm. It is important to note that during the installation process a level should always be used. At the edges of the rail, clamps are mounted in grooves, which allow you to control the movement of the gate.
The canvas can be made from a variety of materials. Gates are often sheathed with durable plastic or stainless steel sheets. The insulation, which is located between the sheets, effectively reduces heat loss.
Automation in overhead gates cannot work without connection good engine. Thanks to its work, the gate opens and closes quickly. Automatic mechanisms must have self-locking mechanisms that will not allow the gate to open if there is no power supply. Such devices are quite durable and reliable.
There are several gate models on the market that are well made and inexpensive. It is recommended to pay close attention to automatic street gates "Alutech Classic", designed for garages with a height of up to 3100 mm and a width of up to 6100 mm. The most big square the overlapped opening is 17.9 square meters. Torsion springs are rated for 25,000 cycles.
Sectional quick-lift structures, in which the frame is made of extra-extruded aluminum profiles, come with double acrylic inserts - this is the best choice for private households.
Alutech products manufactured in the Republic of Belarus have the following advantages:
Automatic gates"Alutech Classic" panels have a thickness of 4.5 cm. The gates operate silently. They are safe and inexpensive, but, nevertheless, their workmanship can be called elite.
There is protection from moisture along the entire perimeter thanks to seals made of a special EPDM elastic material that retains its properties even at a temperature of -30 degrees Celsius.
There is a built-in gate (height 1970 mm, width 925 mm), which allows you to enter the room without opening the main door. There is also a block for manual lifting.
The following video describes the design of overhead garage doors in more detail.
Most experienced car enthusiasts prefer old swing or sash gate options, considering them the most secure and reliable due to the heavy weight and thickness of the metal. But, as practice shows, sash systems have worthy competitor, namely, folding garage doors. The popularity of the tilt-up design is such that today it accounts for approximately three-quarters of garage doors sold. It is worth understanding the reasons.
To understand the difference in the use of lifting and folding systems and the old swing structure, you need to try them in practice at least a couple of times; for a knowledgeable person, the difference is visible to the naked eye:
Folding gates are cheaper to manufacture, they are more convenient to use, and the simple device allows you to build them yourself. But it is not possible to install such a system in every garage; at a minimum, you need free space in the ceiling above the entrance to the garage.
The structure and operating principle of the gate are clear from the diagram and drawing below:
The plane of the folding gate makes a movement reminiscent of rolling around a conventional cylindrical surface of large radius. To facilitate the lifting of a steel or wooden panel of a hinged gate, the design uses compensation springs or counterweights in the form of a load suspended on cables.
Important! Unlike swing systems, folding gates do not have external hinges that can be easily cut with a grinder. In this case, the panel covering the doorway is adjacent to the supporting frame from the inside, so it is much more difficult for attackers to pull out the garage door with a cable hooked to the tow bar of a pickup truck or tractor.
The easiest way to make a hinged gate design is from a steel angle and channel. Initially, you will need to measure the dimensions of the doorway, cut it from the channel and weld the frame of the garage doorway.
At the top of the frame, two horizontal corners with a flange width of at least 40-50 mm are welded. The length of each corner is more than two meters, so welding and assembly of the entire structure must be done “on the ground”, before installing the folding gate system in the doorway.
The angle of attachment of the corner to the frame must be adjusted to the building level. After welding to the frame, each corner is strengthened with a temporary brace made from a board or wooden slats to avoid deformation of the structure at the time of its installation in the garage doorway.
If a lift in the form of loads suspended on cables will be used in the folding gate system, one pin with a groove roller with a diameter of 30-50 mm must be welded to the upper part of the frame.
Particular attention should be paid to the manufacture of the main panel of the folding gate. Structurally, the folding panel is a frame made of a pipe or a metal tubular profile with outriggers – brackets – welded to the lower and upper parts.
The tubular frame of the panel must be marked and welded exactly to the dimensions of the stationary frame. The main condition is to carry out welding in three steps so that the frame of the folding panel does not turn out like a “propeller” due to overheating.
First, the cut pieces of the profile are laid out on a flat area and fixed together by spot welding. At the second stage, the joints are boiled on one side of the folding frame, after 30 minutes they are turned over and boiled from reverse side. If the panel frame turns out to be strictly in one plane, you can fasten sheet metal, otherwise you will need careful straightening using blowtorch and sledgehammers.
Before installing the tilt gate system, you will need to perform preliminary assembly of the structure. To do this, a stationary frame with welded corner guides is laid out on a flat horizontal platform. The newly welded movable panel is placed on top of the frame and its position is aligned as it will stand in the closed position in the garage doorway.
To connect the two parts of the gate, you will need to weld oblique brackets with roller or bearing rollers to the upper profile of the panel.
The reliability and smooth operation of the lifting mechanism depends on how accurately the supports are installed. Groove rollers are placed on the studs welded to the stationary frame. Additional L-shaped brackets are welded to the bottom beam of the panel, to which the support gate lift-lift cable will be attached.
All that remains is to install the stationary frame in the garage doorway and secure it with anchor bolts to the side walls of the garage. Subsequently, the fastening points will need to be carefully filled with concrete mortar and plastered. Until the stationary frame is finally secured, its position will need to be leveled to the building level. Next, you need to make a U-shaped device, with which the ends of the corner guides are fixed to the ceiling.
At the final stage, after installing the movable panel into the frame, it is necessary to stretch the cables from its lower brackets through the groove rollers on the sides of the stationary frame, from which the load is suspended. In this case, the height of the suspension must be selected so that when open, the loads do not fall to the floor.
The design of folding gates allows you to make them from almost any material and any thickness. After adjusting the operation of the lifting mechanism, a seal made of soft sponge rubber is glued around the perimeter of the panel and insulation is laid. At the bottom of the panel, brackets are welded for installing a padlock. The service life of such a design depends on the precision of manufacturing and can be at least 10-12 years without repair.
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Technologies today are developing at an incredible pace, and you don’t always have time to keep track of new products. All these changes affect any area, and they did not spare garage doors. Just a few decades ago, swing models were considered the most popular, but gradually they were replaced by sliding ones, and then by lifting ones. If we take a closer look at the last option, we can say for sure that they are considered one of the most reliable today. Thieves consider them impregnable.
Each person can make folding garage doors themselves
One of the most important features of swing gates is that they do not require additional space to open. This solution allows the vehicle owner to have a huge opportunity for various maneuvers when it comes to putting the car in the garage. Despite the fact that most companies offer a huge range of models, many residents of the country try to make swing gates with their own hands. First of all, you need to understand the manufacturing process, prepare the entire tool and invite an assistant. But what types of overhead gates are there?
All lift-type gates can be divided into 2 groups:
Installing a gate of this type will be an excellent solution in garages where:
It is very convenient to think about installing sectional models when there is enough space in the room for a car so that the gate can be moved from one position to another. In terms of installation technology, they are very similar to the rotary options already loved by many: the place for their location is the internal space under the ceiling. The basis of this design is created by sections that maintain mobility relative to each other. If you use this version of the gate, then access to the garage is opened by moving the sections along the upward guides, which are installed on the surface of the walls and ceiling. DIY folding gates have a number of advantages.
Folding models can be made from any material: metal profiles, metal and others
This type of gate has many advantages, but the following should be especially highlighted:
Today, you can purchase tilt-and-turn gate models to decorate and secure your garage at any hardware store, but they are easy to make yourself.
Before you begin to solve the important question of how to make folding garage doors with your own hands, drawings must be made in accordance with your dimensions. Before you begin to solve the important question of how to make sliding gates for a garage with your own hands, drawings must be made in accordance with your dimensions.
Before starting production, you need to create a drawing according to individual dimensions
You need to start creating folding garage doors with your own hands by drawing a drawing. On a piece of paper you need to indicate your individual dimensions of the doorway, or rather take the following measurements:
When the diagram of the future product is ready, you can begin to make a frame, the basis of which may well be the frame from an old gate. You can also make a new frame using wooden blocks.
Hinged gates can be equipped with automation, thanks to which you can easily open and close them
There is nothing complicated in making a frame; anyone can easily cope with this work, even without certain skills and experience. To work you will need:
Channel No. 8, 70 cm long, is perfect for making a support mechanism for a spring.
To assemble the box, you need to purchase 2 pieces of timber, the length of which should be two meters and 30 cm, and the cross-section 120x80 mm, you will also need another similar beam, but the length is slightly more than two meters and 75 cm.
If you don't have room in your garage to open a folding gate, you can make it open outward
It is very easy to connect the bars using a corner or metal plates. The frame for the panels can be made from a 35x35 mm corner. It is sheathed inside with planks and outside with sheet steel. The dimensions of the frame must correspond to the dimensions of the entrance opening of the garage, standard dimensions are 2.5x2.1 meters.
The hinge unit is made from a corner, a nine-millimeter hole is first drilled in it, after that it is fixed in the frame, and then, using a welding machine, a plate with the same hole diameter is installed. This plate should have dimensions of 50x40x5 mm.
The guide element can be perfectly made from a 40x40 mm corner. In this case, it is necessary that its length fully corresponds to the width of the door leaf. At one end of it you need to install a plate; it is with its help that the rail will be subsequently installed to the horizontal beam of the box; at a distance of 12 cm from the edge, a channel 100 mm long is welded. You can install the rail to the block located under the ceiling behind one of the channel shelves; bolts are used to fix it.
These are the main manipulations that are carried out when making gates with your own hands. No one should have any difficulties here; everything is done quite easily and quickly. When preparatory work completed, you can begin installation.
It is not always possible for an inexperienced person to make sectional doors, even if you have detailed instructions and the necessary tools and materials at hand. In this case, it is better to buy the gate ready-made, and you can save money by installing it, where everything is quite simple. Before starting the installation, do not forget about these points that are very important, namely:
The guides on the folding gates should move easily
You need to start by preparing the entrance to the garage. Gates purchased at retail outlets will work perfectly only if the lintel and shoulder pads are located on the same plane. Under no circumstances should there be any distortions. To make it easier to meet all the requirements, you can use a level.
The depth of the room for the car is identical to the depth of the gate; a small tolerance is allowed - 500 mm. But this is the case if it is not possible to install automation, and if it is provided, then the height increases by 1000 mm.
You should definitely check that when the doorway is open, there is enough space for the canvas in the room.
You should also remember that the weight of the gate will load the lintel and ceiling, so for their manufacture you should choose materials of the highest quality, which also applies to the shoulder pads.
After the opening is prepared, you can choose a place for fasteners and guides. It is also important to assemble the sections correctly. Installation begins with the first panel, all work is carried out carefully, without distortions and observing the gaps between the individual elements. Under no circumstances should they be installed using improvised means, for example, polyurethane foam or planks.
All assembly work must be carried out strictly in accordance with the instructions; any, even the slightest deviation, may ultimately cause operational problems.
Most designs involve the installation of seals, for which rubber or rubber can be used. The rubber seal is installed on the panel adjacent to the floor, but the rubber seal is attached to the top and sides.
After a complete check, you can begin installing the canvas. This element of the gate should adhere to the base as much as possible, which can be achieved by changing the position of the adjustment brackets.
At the final stage, handles, locks, bolts, as well as shock absorption systems are installed, if, of course, this is provided for by the design.
This completes the installation of practical and easy-to-use sectional doors. With their appearance, they will decorate any yard, and also provide high-quality protection for the garage from the entry of uninvited guests.
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In the article we will look at how to make a garage door with your own hands. The main advantage of such a gate is that when the garage opens, the door moves to the ceiling in the garage, and this is much more convenient than in the case of swing gates.
So, you have decided to install overhead gates in your garage, and do it yourself. The simplest design of overhead gates is the one that was installed on “shell” type garages. However, these gates have a technological gap from the gate leaf to the opening. Naturally, this is unacceptable, since in our conditions the garage must be insulated, and the presence of even a small gap is completely inappropriate.
It is required that the fit of the closed gate to the opening be as tight as possible; in addition, it is necessary to provide a wicket in the gate, so that in winter, cold air does not blow into the garage building when the gate is fully opened.
Download drawing of overhead garage doors
To make a garage door frame, you can use an aluminum profile, and to arrange a frame for a gate, you can use wooden blocks. From the outside, a corrugated sheet or any other lightweight material is attached to the gate frame with self-tapping screws. finishing material.
After performing these steps, we get a gate in which the gate opens to the street side. The gate should open in such a way that when the gate is raised, it does not open on its own (this is fraught with injury).
The size of the gate is larger than the length of the opening (about 10 cm). This is done in order to ensure that there is no gap between the gate and the wall of the building (5 cm on the inner sides).
The lower part of the canvas on the sides needs to be equipped with wheels; I used wheels from ordinary roller skates. And so that they could easily move along the wall of the garage, I installed vertical guides: I bought a profile for installing drywall (metal thickness 0.6 mm) from a hardware store (UD) and used them as guides. From the beginning I thought it would bend, but practice has shown that there is not a very large load on the sidewalls of the profile and it can withstand it quite well.
The doors are hung with chains (later replaced with 25x4mm metal strips) on the front wall of the garage building in such a way that the center of gravity of the leaf is lower than their fastening, and the location of the upper part is close to the opening.
When closed, the position of the lower edge of the leaf should be in a special recess; this is necessary so that the gate does not move away from the building. The canvas should be pressed against the gate opening under the influence of its weight. In the lowest position, the gate must be locked, for which a special latch is attached to it from the inside.
To make it easier to lift the gate leaf and make it easier to maintain it in the uppermost position, it is necessary to equip the structure with a counterweight, the selection of which is made in accordance with the weight of the leaf. The roller axles are equipped with cables, which must be passed through the blocks and loaded with a counterweight.
At the bottom of the gate, on the outside, you should install a regular door handle, which helps when closing and opening the gate, since it is convenient to use.
That's all about production technology. Using these instructions, you can easily build a lift-type gate in your garage.
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Car owners pay increased attention to the technical equipment of their garage. The main role in this case is given to the installation of durable gates that are distinguished by functionality and aesthetics. Particularly popular are overhead gates, which are easy to make and install with your own hands.
When planning to equip a vehicle storage room with homemade lifting mechanisms, carefully familiarize yourself with their design and operational features.
Lifting gates are convenient and functional. They can be controlled directly from the car
Carefully analyze the positive aspects of the design, study negative points.
Various types of overhead doors are used in garages:
Lifting gates with a rotating mechanism reliably protect the garage. To make them, you can use purchased components or use self-made elements. The latter option will significantly save money.
Lifting design compares favorably with other types of garage fencing. Main advantages:
Any gate design, along with its advantages, has certain disadvantages. The lift-and-turn mechanism is no exception:
The main parts of lifting structures are a metal load-bearing frame, a hinged blade and a moving mechanism.
The design elements of overhead gates are not as numerous as it might seem
The frame of the structure is made of steel profiles of rectangular section or durable wooden beams. It is a power element that bears the main load. The box is fixed in the garage opening and provides fastening for the suspension connected to the movement mechanism.
Pivot sash must correspond to the parameters of the garage opening. The canvas is a frame made of metal profiles. It is covered with steel sheets or sandwich panels. In order to reduce costs, wooden panels are sometimes used. To protect the door leaf from corrosion, it can be upholstered with galvanized steel. Decorative panels installed on the outside give the fence additional attractiveness.
The gate can be finished decorative panels, then they will look especially beautiful
The gate opening device involves the use of one of the following mechanisms:
Lift gates are opened using a hinged-lever design using rollers and lifting arms. The canvas moves along guides fixed to the garage ceiling.
The movable roller support ensures smooth movement of the door leaf
After lifting, the canvas is fixed in the ceiling of the garage. In this case, the bottom of the sash forms a canopy over the opening. At closed doors The springs are in an extended state, and in the open position they are compressed.
Elements of gates with hinged lever suspension form a complex mechanism
Many car owners equip vehicle storage rooms with an articulated-lever design.
The panel door can be opened manually or using a special electric drive, which allows for remote control.
The use of an electric drive makes it easier to open the gate
The preliminary stage includes choosing a design, developing your own diagram or studying existing documentation and selecting a finished drawing. This will allow you to determine the need for materials, as well as prepare the necessary equipment and tools.
Deciding on design lifting guard, use proven technical solution- lever mechanism with hinged fastening.
Taking measurements of the garage opening is a mandatory operation carried out at the design stage.
You can independently develop a sketch of the future design.
A typical sketch will help you link the design to the dimensions of your garage
If you do not have design skills, it is advisable to use ready-made documentation.
Using the finished drawing it will be easier for you to make the necessary gate parts
After studying the documentation, you should mark it with the actual dimensions of the garage. This will determine the need for materials.
When choosing materials, pay attention to their strength and fire safety.
The choice of materials and components depends on the size of the opening, the design of the gate and the degree of automation.
The basic kit, which allows you to independently manufacture a lifting structure with a lever mechanism, includes:
All materials should be pre-cut into blanks that meet the requirements of the design documentation.
During the work you will need the following tools and electrical equipment:
A standard set of electrical equipment and plumbing tools will allow you to independently manufacture overhead gates.
Work on the manufacture of gate elements and installation of the assembled structure requires prior familiarization with the step-by-step instructions.
Manufacture and installation of swing gate assemblies should be carried out according to the following algorithm:
When making the mechanism according to step-by-step instructions, ensure that the dimensions match. Refer to the values indicated on the drawing or sketch.
To prevent heat from escaping from the room through the sashes, they must be insulated. For this you can use polystyrene foam, basalt wool or polystyrene foam panels.
Guided by considerations fire safety, it is better to use fire-resistant materials for insulation - basalt wool or sheet polystyrene foam.
For complete insulation, a rubber seal is used. It is installed along the perimeter of the enclosing structure. The tight fit of the elastic seal along the contour of the opening makes it difficult for cold air masses to penetrate into the garage.
It is important to comply with special requirements to ensure trouble-free operation. Please note the following points:
If overhead gates are used correctly, no problem situations will arise. It is important to monitor the condition of the structure during use and, if necessary, correct any defects that arise in a timely manner.
You can make gates of a lift-and-turn design yourself. This is a serious but doable task. Use properly developed documentation, follow manufacturing technology, and use high-quality materials. The result is equipping your own garage with reliable lifting doors, significant savings in financial resources and gaining additional skills in working with tools.
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If there is a small space in front of the garage, overhead gates will come to the rescue. Their design involves lifting the sash to the ceiling. This is much more convenient than conventional swing options. Of course, there are a lot of similar designs from various manufacturers in stores. But you can make overhead garage doors with your own hands. It will cost much less than purchasing a ready-made structure. And installing an automatic drive will allow you to control the gate remotely.
Before you start making gates with a lifting mechanism, you should find out how they differ from other types, what advantages and disadvantages they have. This will help make sure that this type device is the one that is needed.
Quite often these days you can find overhead garage doors. It's easy to make them with your own hands. The main thing to start with is to decide on the design of the gate. In any case, the overhead gates perform their functions. In addition, overhead gates have a number of advantages over other types. They can be used in any room, regardless of size.
Lifting gates are divided into two types:
Installation of garage doors with a lifting mechanism in two cases is almost the same. And you can do it yourself.
Homemade overhead garage doors have a number of undeniable advantages, which distinguish them from other types of devices. The main advantages are:
The disadvantages of overhead gates arise from their design. There are not many of them, but there is no need to write them off. The disadvantages include:
The main structural elements that bear the load are the frame, guides and a mechanism for moving the blade. The gate opens automatically (using remote control) or manually.
Levers are attached to the bottom of the sash. At the upper ends there are two more guides along which the rollers move. With the help of these elements, the sash is lifted. To do this, you just need to pull the handle, which is located at the bottom of the canvas. There are no difficulties with this, since springs in an extended state come to the rescue. The sash lifting diagram can be seen in the picture above.
The lifting mechanism can be of two types:
The choice of a suitable mechanism is made taking into account the specific situation.
Before making and installing overhead garage doors with your own hands, you need to carry out preparatory work.
The surface of the walls and ceiling must be flat so that the guides can be installed without tilting. Any dust that gets on the rollers or guides can disrupt the operation of the entire mechanism. Therefore, all construction and Finishing work the inside of the garage must be completed. This doesn't apply to gender. This is due to the fact that the frame extends inside by at least 2 centimeters. Therefore, it will be necessary to complete the construction of the floor after the installation of the garage door has been completed.
The opening must be ready for installation of the gate frame. Basic calculations are made using it. Therefore, you need to know its dimensions. The dimensions required for the construction of the gate are described in the drawing of a lifting garage door in the picture below.
Depending on the size and chosen gate design, the amount of materials required may vary. But with the simplest solution for the production of metal gates you will need:
This is a set of necessary materials for the manufacture of gates with manual lifting mode. If desired, you can purchase a drive to automate this process. The list of required materials may be changed or supplemented. It is difficult to describe everything in detail, down to the screw or screw. After all, every even minor change in the design of the gate will entail a change in this list.
In order to assemble and install overhead garage doors with your own hands, you will need an angle grinder, a drill with drills for metal and wood, and a welding machine. You will also need other tools that every owner has: a hammer, a tape measure, a screwdriver, wrenches, a level, a pencil.
Gates from corrugated pipe are manufactured in accordance with the following steps:
These steps explain how to make your own overhead gate. Next, we will consider each stage in detail.
The basis on which the gate will be attached is the frame. It is on it that most of the load of the entire structure will lie. The work begins with its manufacture.
The list of required materials includes wooden blocks. This is the simplest and most economical option. They can be replaced with a metal structure, which will be a more reliable option. But everyone makes their own choice. This has virtually no effect on the installation process.
A box is assembled from the bars. To connect them, metal corners or plates are used. The bottom bar must be recessed into the floor by at least 2 cm. This must be taken into account during the assembly process. When the box is twisted (in the case of metal, welded), it is checked. It is placed in the opening and the position is checked vertically and horizontally. If the frame is positioned correctly, it is secured with anchors (metal pins) with a length of 30 cm. They are taken at the rate of 1 pin per 1 linear meter.
After this, horizontal guides are installed, which are located under the ceiling.
Once the frame is installed, you can begin attaching the caster brackets. To prevent the gate from clinging, the upper brackets are attached a little deeper than the lower ones. This can be clearly seen in the picture below. Bolts are used to secure the rails. On at this stage It is very important to measure the level accurately.
Clamps are installed at the edges of the rails. They will hold the rollers, thereby keeping the blade in the open (closed) position.
The shield itself, which will serve as a gate leaf, can be made of various materials. But, since it will provide reliable protection for the garage and will be exposed to external climatic influences, it is better to choose more resistant materials. These may be the following options:
The finishing (outer) layer can be anything, even plastic. To protect against frost, the shield can be covered with a layer of insulation.
To prevent the gate from the corrugated pipe from opening completely each time, you can make a gate in the shield. It will be possible to enter (exit) through it without using the entire structure. Some garage owners also include a window in the sash. If necessary, it is easy to install.
When the shield is ready, it is installed on the guides and the functionality of the mechanism is checked.
Gate installation is completed with the installation of additional elements. These include handles, locks, and latches for securing the gate.
Handles are necessary to make opening (closing) the gate more convenient. If they are present, there is no need to cling to the edge of the sash. It is more convenient if the handles are located at the bottom of the shield. And both outside and inside.
If the gate is equipped with a wicket, then you can make a latch inside. This will allow you to protect your property. This technique will allow you to open the door only from the inside. The same solution can be used if the garage is attached to the house and a door connects them.
If the garage is separate and there is no gate, it is necessary to provide locks. If it is not possible to buy special ones, then you can hang regular ones. This is done using bows that are attached to the canvas and outside vertical frame.
The production of metal gates with a lifting mechanism is completed by the external finishing of the structure. They are treated with protective agents, painted, and finishing materials are attached.
An automatic drive can be installed on overhead garage doors. This will increase prices for the entire structure. But the level of comfort will also increase significantly. There will be no need to open (close) the gate manually. Everything can be done using remote control. At the same time, it is important to choose the type of drive that suits your overhead garage door. Their prices are in the range of 300-800 euros.
Installing the drive won't be much of a problem. The instructions indicate the cutting of the contacts, which will need to be followed. It is difficult to give an example, since each manufacturer has its own connection standards.
By connecting the automatic opening system, lifting gates manufactured and installed on your own will not differ from the factory ones. This will make it possible to control it remotely using a remote control.
So, by following a few simple steps, you can get overhead garage doors. In addition to significant savings in money, this will also entail a lot of other benefits. This design saves space. The gate does not require free space in front of the garage as is the case with the swing version. They take up space under the ceiling that is not used in other situations. Independent choice materials for the manufacture of the structure will allow you to do everything in accordance with your views and requirements. Supplementing the device with an automatic drive will increase the level of convenience when using the gate.
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More and more people are turning to making their own fences, doors, fences. If you decide to build a folding garage door with your own hands, then you first need to understand on what principle they will work and what materials you need to purchase for a durable structure that can last for many years.
One of the undeniable advantages of folding garage doors over swing doors is that the door leaf itself “retracts” when opened to the ceiling. This technique significantly saves space and gives more space for maneuvers. Here we note that when closed, the canvas should fit very tightly to the opening, this will help retain heat in bad weather. If you decide to make a gate yourself, you also need to take care to equip it with a gate, then saving heat inside the garage will be effective. It is very important to ensure that the gate does not open without permission when the gate is raised; it must be secured as carefully as possible to avoid traumatic situations.
Today, various drawings for gates are available for free, but you can make the design special by developing sketches that meet exactly your ideas about reliability and beauty. When planning to make a gate with your own hands, you first need to determine the dimensions. Everything is simple here. We measure the length of the opening (not the width, because the canvas will rise), add about 10 cm, this will be the required figure.
Let's decide on the material of the canvas. It can be made from corrugated sheets or plastic panels; there are many suitable materials on sale. The canvas will be secured using self-tapping screws. The inside can be lined with insulation (foam plastic, for example, works well). Next, you need to create the gate frame using welding. The most popular material for this is a metal profile (aluminum), channel. The frame for the gate can be made in the same way or you can use wooden blocks. Now you need to install rows of guides at the base, to which the canvas will be attached.
Let's create a rotating mechanism. To do this, you need to install guides. The solution can be either vertical or located in the horizontal plane at the level of the top of the gate. Welding is often used for strength, since the guides are made of metal. At this stage, corners are widely used; they are welded in such a way that nothing impedes the movement of the blade. Depending on the position of the guides, on the top or bottom of the canvas on the sides, you need to strengthen the wheels that will ride along the gutters. In this case, the diameter of such wheels is correlated with the width of the “road”.
Let's hang the doors correctly. Chains are used, less often metal strips are used. Mounted on the front wall of the garage. In this case, the center of gravity of the canvas should be below the fastening, and the upper part should fit snugly against the opening. When making gates with your own hands, you can use a little trick: to ensure that the structure fits tightly, make a small recess at the bottom for the lower edge of the canvas. To ensure a complete connection of the canvas to the garage, a rubber seal is used; it can be purchased at any building materials store (such rubber bands are often used to seal doors). It is attached to the sides of the canvas and at its bottom, which gives an excellent result.
To ensure that the gate can be lifted easily and held well when raised, it is necessary to use a counterweight. Moreover, it must be heavier than the weight of the canvas. In practical calculation of the required size, the scheme is as follows: first, an ordinary bucket filled with weights is attached as a counterweight. By gradually adjusting the amount of cargo, the weight requirement is calculated. As a result, the correct device for a specific gate can be a tightly closed container filled with a load, suspended on a cable.
You can install the counterweight in the following way: weld a corner to the bottom of the gate, attach a cable that will rise vertically (parallel to the gate) through a guide and a separate roller. We will attach an additional roller to the counterweight. This decision is carried out on both sides.
One of the main aspects when making your own gates is their position. The structure must stand strictly vertically. Therefore, a level is required. The upper guides must run parallel to the floor, otherwise the gate, when opening, will give an angle at which any maneuvers will be difficult. It is necessary to adjust the position of the guides until the movement of the wheels along them becomes perfectly smooth, without interference.
You need to remember about the locking mechanisms not only from the inside of the canvas, but also in the gate (we will equip it with a durable latch). Handles must be installed both on the gate itself and on the outside door, otherwise opening your box will be very problematic. Having built folding garage doors with your own hands, it would be useful to take care of their lubrication. You can use machine or gun oil, graphite dust, or alcohol solution.
It is important to know that the guides along which the rollers run also require special care for reliable operation. They must not only be cleaned of dust (when working in a garage, its appearance is inevitable), but also protected from corrosion. Such mechanisms must be lubricated very carefully, because some substances harden, forming real lumps, and thus impede the movement of the wheels (for example, grease, lithol). It is appropriate to use WD type fluid here. In addition to the solvent, it contains mineral oil, so the treatment will not only remove dust, but also ensure ease of gliding. A silicone-based lubricant works well for the rubber seal. It is worth remembering that with proper construction and good care any gate will last longer, pleasing the owner for many years.
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Lifting garage doors are the best way to solve the problem of free space. But the problem is the high cost of factory models. Therefore, if you have the desire, tools and consumables, you can make them yourself. What do you need to make your own overhead gates for your garage? The instructions and drawings will help solve this issue.
Unlike other options, it is not recommended to take a drawing of a factory model as a basis. In most cases, the canvas is lifted using a complex system of counterweights and guides. Making such a gate design yourself will be problematic. But you can take some components from this drawing.
The lower part is a particular problem. Making moving hinges and an adjustable lifting system will be difficult. The solution is to secure the lower part of the door leaf using a roller system. The frame will serve as guides. As a result, the scheme will be modernized for making the structure yourself.
Description of the operating principle of homemade overhead garage doors:
This is a general description of the manufacturing principle and operation of the structure. Parts can be adapted to a specific opening and improve the functionality of overhead gates.
Most often used for manufacturing available material. Rolled metal can be purchased at delivery points; old structures can be used after dismantling them. It is necessary to check the quality of the workpieces - the absence of mechanical deformation, rust or other defects.
For manufacturing you will need the following materials and components:
The thickness of each component depends on the overall dimensions of the structure. The channel channel of the box must be at least 3 mm, the frame - from 1.5 mm. For installation you will need dowels; it is recommended to connect the elements of the lifting gates using welding. Mechanical fasteners will not provide adequate quality connections.
After drawing up a drawing of the overhead garage doors, you need to select the right material and make blanks. Overall dimensions take into account the thickness of the weld seam. The opening is being prepared - leveling the walls, checking horizontal, vertical and diagonal dimensions. Corrections are made to the drawing.
Work order:
Only after this can you begin priming and painting. For security, it is recommended to place a lock at the bottom.
In the overview video you can see an example of the manufacture of such a structure:
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In the article we will look at how to make a garage door with your own hands. The main advantage of such a gate is that when the garage opens, the door moves to the ceiling in the garage, and this is much more convenient than in the case of swing gates.
So, you have decided to install overhead gates in your garage, and do it yourself. The simplest design of overhead gates is the one that was installed on “shell” type garages. However, these gates have a technological gap from the gate leaf to the opening. Naturally, this is unacceptable, since in our conditions the garage must be insulated, and the presence of even a small gap is completely inappropriate.
It is required that the fit of the closed gate to the opening be as tight as possible; in addition, it is necessary to provide a wicket in the gate, so that in winter, cold air does not blow into the garage building when the gate is fully opened.
Download drawing of overhead garage doors
To make a garage door frame, you can use an aluminum profile, and to arrange a frame for a gate, you can use wooden blocks. From the outside, a corrugated sheet or any other lightweight finishing material is attached to the gate frame with self-tapping screws.
After performing these steps, we get a gate in which the gate opens to the street side. The gate should open in such a way that when the gate is raised, it does not open on its own (this is fraught with injury).
The size of the gate is larger than the length of the opening (about 10 cm). This is done in order to ensure that there is no gap between the gate and the wall of the building (5 cm on the inner sides).
The lower part of the canvas on the sides needs to be equipped with wheels; I used wheels from ordinary roller skates. And so that they could easily move along the wall of the garage, I installed vertical guides: I bought a profile for installing drywall (metal thickness 0.6 mm) from a hardware store (UD) and used them as guides. From the beginning I thought it would bend, but practice has shown that there is not a very large load on the sidewalls of the profile and it can withstand it quite well.
The doors are hung with chains (later replaced with 25x4mm metal strips) on the front wall of the garage building in such a way that the center of gravity of the leaf is lower than their fastening, and the location of the upper part is close to the opening.
Gates that do not open with leaves, but slowly disappear from our eyes, “driving away” along the walls of the garage, are convenient because they do not interfere, are not bulky, and do not take up space. The owner of such a device does not need to think about where it will be placed when opening, when a garage is being built, there is no option “difficulties in winter due to snow.” When opening such an entrance, only the lower part of the gate door near the garage ceiling is visible. Overhead gates are very secure because they are essentially a single piece of wood or metal and are very difficult to break into. If you galvanize them, they will also be very resistant to corrosion. The door will reliably protect against thieves, keep heat inside the building and will become very convenient and easy to use, but buying it is very expensive. Much cheaper and more interesting to do Do-it-yourself lifting garage doors.
A model with sections is a canvas made up of blocks of wood, plastic, or steel, about 1.5 m in size. When this door is lifted, the blocks are “pulled” upward and then returned back the same way. Inside, the wooden canvas will be filled with polyurethane foam, which will not let the cold into the garage in winter. The panels are connected by hinge-type hinges, the moving parts consist of steel or plastic (steel is better, they will last longer), and the guide skids are resistant to destruction and rust due to their composition.
Unfortunately, such a door is almost impossible to make yourself, and breaking it is quite simple. You can buy a ready-made prefabricated kit and install the door to get its main advantage - simplicity and ease for the owner.
Lift-and-pivot doors - during movement, the doors “drive” under the roof using the action of hinges and levers. Such a door is very reliable and it is very difficult for an attacker to break it in order to rob a garage. They are also quiet during lifting, because they do not use “moving” elements: guides and rollers, and when using them, it is quite difficult to pinch your finger. This is an expensive choice, about 60 thousand rubles. for the object and 15 thousand for installation.
This type of door includes a frame, a lifting leaf and a mechanism that opens the door. Steel or wooden frame mounted in the opening, profiles directly for the canvas must be placed in the box. It is made from wooden planks, sandwich panels, it should be covered with metal. Door made from whole piece wood, a very expensive pleasure, the choice is simpler - boards impregnated chemical composition, which will protect from the weather and covered with metal, painted in any color. You can cover the tree with pieces of pressed foam or other insulating material.
Before you start making the gate itself, you need to study the available lifting methods.
The box is assembled from wooden blocks, their ends are connected by steel plates or corners, and the bottom goes 2 cm deep into the floor, then we fix it into the opening with steel pins.
This type of door includes a frame, a lifting leaf and a mechanism that opens the door.
The frame is made like this: take a thick corner, its parameters are directly dependent on the panel fabric, with 25, take the 75th, with 50, the 100th corner. Next, we measure the garage and prepare the opening for attaching the frame, you need to make sure that its surfaces are smooth and even, if this is not the case, we take the grinder in our hands and work. Next we are looking for working space for the welding process. We will have 2 channels lying on the welding site, their parameters are 20 cm smaller than the frame. We cut the corners to length at both ends, making sure that they fit tightly. We weld them together, make cuts and use four (five) electrodes, create a frame, but do not weld them very tightly. We apply it to the opening and control the density; if it is not there, then we adjust what happened and weld it again, then we clean the seams. We do the same with the second part of the frame, then do the same on the second wall, the frame should be made double - internal and external, install it.
A support for the channel bracket is made from the corner, a hole is made in one shelf to secure it to the racks, and 3 holes are made in the other to secure the spring bracket. We secure the bracket by drilling 3 holes in one of the shelves. Next, we make an adjustment plate from an iron strip and use it to connect the spring and bracket. We bend the last turns of the spring with hooks, attaching a tension regulator from a rod to the bottom. We create a hinge corner for the lower part from the corner, drill a hole of 8.5 mm and weld it to the frame, retreating from the lower edge to the central part of the hole. Thus, we prepare for the manufacture of a lever for lifting on a 12-cm hinge. Next, we weld to its end and attach a plate for the voltage regulator.
Garage Doors
It is advised to pour concrete into a trench along the length of the stroke between the side posts, press the channel parallel to the ground, and when it hardens, weld both frames.
We measure the diagonal, taking into account the dimensions, attach it by welding, all kinds of gaps are eliminated, we clean the seams and install the canvas. We attach the brackets and guides, their horizontal position must be made ideal, then: we insulate the canvas, fasten the metal sheet, clean the seams, degrease. We adjust the springs and secure the internal fittings. The entire celebration of work and construction will take two to three days.
The option is complicated, but they are airtight and better protect the room. They can be electric or manual. The first option is convenient; just press a button or remote control and you’re done. But the manual drive breaks less often, and it is easier to make a shield for it. The necessary parts cannot be made at home. Parts cannot be purchased on the market; it is better to buy a factory kit.
The garage doorway should be measured and assessed whether a standard door leaf will fit, and also check that the side parts and the top and bottom of the opening are in the same plane. We add 50 cm to the height of the doorway (if the gate is with a drive - 100 cm), this is the length of the garage required for the gate to rest on its ceiling.
The option is complicated, but they are airtight and better protect the room
Sectional doors consist of a door leaf, locks, a movement mechanism, a spring balancing mechanism and guide modules. Tires are attached to the edges of the opening, which are driven under the ceiling, and the gate moves along them. It is better to buy polymer sections; they are practically resistant to corrosion, do not create noise, and can withstand temperatures of -50 - +60.
Create markings to secure the frame and components. Assemble the frame structure (not much different from a similar algorithm for up-and-over gates). Everything is standard: we install the frame, bolt the guides to the ceiling, but there is no need to drill holes or make other structures to hold it suspended. We assemble the canvas, starting from the bottom, and equip the panel elements with rollers. We protect the structure with casings. We check - if everything is done correctly, the canvas will not move on its own, hovering at the level at which it was installed.
In conclusion, it’s worth saying that homemade sectional doors must be safe. The bet is your own car, or even your life. You should be extremely careful about the installation rules, adhere to safety precautions and pay a small amount to a specialist who will check the quality of the door installation after the owner’s efforts.
Unfortunately, I cannot buy sectional doors, so I decided to make the doors myself.
I decided to do it as simply as possible, and from what was at hand and in any household. store, eventually came to this design.
I liked this option because it is easy to manufacture, upper guides are unnecessary and because the gate has an extension to the outside of the garage, convenient in the summer when there is rain or sun on the side of the gate, cover it a little and there are no problems.
Well, the main factor is that this type of mechanism eats up less internal space when closing and opening, since if you put the car back to the gate, the simple design would touch it. But I don’t want to move the car back and forth to open and close the gates.
Well, actually about the design.
My gate opening dimensions are: width 298 cm, height 230 cm.
When making the gate I used:
Profile pipe 40 x 20 x 600 cm = 4 pcs.
Corner 35 x 35 x 600 cm = 4 pcs.
Corner 25 x 25 x 600 cm = 1 pc.
Polyurethane wheels = 2 pcs.
Corrugated sheet C8 120 x 200 = 6 sheets.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a 3-meter one, it’s out of stock, and the order quantity is very small.
Cable 3 mm = 5 meters.
Thumb for cable 3 mm = 4 pcs.
Cable mount = 4 pcs.
Block for cable 30 mm = 6 pcs. (Temporary solution, will be replaced with bearings).
Bolts, nuts = I had them.
I started by calculating the distance of the gate extension and the rod attachment.
On paper I drew everything to scale and checked how the gate would open.
I decided to make the distance from the bottom of the gate to the wheel 80 cm, that is, the gate overhang is 80 cm, but it turned out to be 81 cm.
At this distance, the gate did not touch the car when opening.
But with the distance for attaching the rod, we had to use the selection method.
I took a rail according to the height of the collar, marked on it the place where the wheel would be attached, 81 cm, then screwed in a self-tapping screw where the top fastening of the rod was planned, tied a rope, and with the other end on the rail I selected the required distance, I got 85 cm.
The selection principle is as in the photo below.
For the upper mount of the rod, one corner of the support post above the height of the gate opening was welded in the other direction (with the corner outward, see photo).
I drilled a hole for an M12 bolt, welded a shock absorber bushing from a Volga or Lada to the rod, I don’t remember exactly, it’s not a problem to find it in spare parts (see photo below).
To date, many different garage doors have been developed and successfully implemented in practice. Among all the existing options, traditional overhead doors are particularly convenient and ergonomic, as they effectively slide under the garage ceiling when opened. At the same time, you can assemble and install overhead garage doors yourself.
Do-it-yourself garage doors
There are 2 main types of overhead garage doors.
Lift-sectional gates
The leaf of such a gate consists of a number of individual panels, the height of each of which is about 50 cm. Steel, wood and plastic can be used to make the panels.
Hinges are used to connect the panels. Rollers, couplings and other moving elements are made of steel or plastic; stainless materials are used to make guides.
The inner part of the canvas is necessarily insulated (mainly with polyurethane foam), which allows you to retain additional heat inside the garage.
Types of lifting sectional garage doors
Among the main advantages of overhead sectional doors, the following points should be noted:
The main disadvantage of this subtype of gate is the almost complete absence of the possibility of hacking and illegal entry. In addition, you cannot make such a gate yourself - it is extremely difficult.
The only available option is to buy a factory kit and install the gate yourself according to the instructions.
You can assemble and install such a structure yourself. When you open this gate, the whole leaf rises at once. A hinge-lever type system is responsible for the movement of the moving part. The gates are characterized by excellent strength characteristics (the final indicator depends on the properties of the manufacturing material) and provide reliable protection for the garage from attacks by intruders.
Up-and-over gates
The structure can be assembled without the use of guides and rollers. Thanks to this, the canvas will move silently.
To assemble such a structure, narrow technical knowledge is not required. This event also does not require large financial investments.
Like all existing mechanisms, overhead garage doors have a number of strong qualities and some disadvantages.
The main advantage of the systems under consideration is increased burglary resistance. The only way to get inside the garage is to cut through the canvas. It is almost impossible to cut the frame and get inside without attracting attention.
Garage doors "Hörmann"
The second important advantage of the design is its long service life. However, in order for the gate to serve for a truly long time, high-quality galvanized metal should be used to make the door leaf.
Garage doors "Hörmann"
The gates do not take up space in front of the garage, which makes entry and exit as convenient as possible.
Among the main disadvantages of overhead gates, the following provisions should be noted:
However, despite all its minor drawbacks, such gates are an incredibly convenient and ergonomic solution.
Do-it-yourself garage doors
Traditional overhead gates are made up of many elements. Check out the features of each one.
The frame serves as the basis for the entire structure. The frame should be as rigid as possible and securely fixed to the garage wall.
The side profile is the guide element along which the main part of the structure moves.
Guides - as already noted, you can do without them. But if possible, it is better not to exclude them from the structure.
Homemade lift gates
Canvas. Manufactured as a one-piece device. Usually made from corrugated sheets. Sometimes wood is also used to make canvases, but it is better to refuse such a solution - the material is heavy and relatively short-lived.
Insulation. Placed between sheets of canvas. It is most convenient to use polyurethane foam.
Rollers, springs and levers. These elements are responsible for the movement of the gate leaf. The sash rises along the guide element, takes a horizontal position closer to the ceiling and is finally fixed parallel to the ceiling surface.
Compensating springs. Provides easier lifting of the web.
Electric or mechanical drive. Electronics are more convenient - to control the gate you just need to press a button on the portable remote control. Mechanics are more reliable in most cases. If you decide to use an electric drive, remember an important rule - the gate shield should have a somewhat lightweight design.
If desired, the finished canvas can be decorated with a variety of decorative elements. All of them are available for sale in specialized stores.
It is important to remember: any decorative element, especially if it is forging, increases the weight of the structure. Know your limits.
You can make most of the gate elements yourself. However, there are some things that are better to buy ready-made and not waste time. Give preference to devices made from good quality metals. In general, you will need the following:
Do it yourself lifting garage doors
Making and installing gates yourself will allow you to save a significant amount of money on your purchase. finished system and services of third party installers.
Up-and-over garage doors
First step. Select the appropriate type of gate opener.
The most popular are hinged lever mechanisms. This design is durable and extremely simple. However, its installation requires increased precision from the installer at the stage of placing the guides and setting the spring tension level. The guides must be installed exclusively vertically and parallel.
The second option is a mechanism made using counterweights. The cable is attached to the corners of the support frame in its lower part, passes along the block in the direction of the pulley, and already at its (the cable’s) end there is some counterweight. The heavier and larger the blade, the heavier the counterweight used should be. It is recommended to give preference to this mechanism only when installing massive and very heavy overhead gates.
Second step. Design a gate. Pre-measure the existing opening and prepare a sketch (or choose ready-made option from open sources).
Third step. Prepare tools for assembling the gate. You will need the following:
Fourth step. Assemble the box of the future gate from a transverse beam and a pair of vertical beams. To connect the bars, use squares; plates are also suitable.
Fifth step. Recess the bottom of the box into the concrete screed of the garage floor by about 20 mm and secure the product in the opening with metal pins.
Sixth step. Assemble the frame and cover it with the selected material.
Garage door installation
Seventh step. Make a support. Use a corner as a starting material. Using a drill, make a hole in the shelf for fixing to the posts. In the second shelf, prepare 3 holes for installing the bracket. To make a spring support, use a channel bracket.
Eighth step. Prepare a plate from a strip of steel. Connect the bracket and a suitable spring using a steel plate. Bend the outermost turns of the fixed spring like hooks. Connect a tension controller made of a metal rod from below.
Garage door installation
Ninth step. Make a bottom hinge corner. You need to drill a hole about 8.5 mm in diameter in the corner and weld the product to the supporting frame of the structure, stepping back from the bottom edge to the center of the prepared hole. The spacing will allow you to place the lift arm at the desired location on the hinge.
Tenth step. Attach the plate to the end of the lift arm. To securely fix the elements, use welding.
Eleventh step. Make rails for the movement of the gate leaf. Use a couple of corners as the starting material. Line them up and weld along one edge. The distance between the inner vertices of the steel angles should be 50 mm.
Twelfth step. Attach the finished rail to the previously prepared plate. Use welding for fastening. At the same time, leave an 8-centimeter gap between the axis of the guide part and the edge of the transverse product at the bottom. Attach a piece of channel to the second end of the rail by welding, retreating about 15 cm. Then screw the channel to the ceiling beam with a bolt.
Thirteenth step. Install several translucent inserts into the canvas. This is an optional item. Use translucent inserts if improvements are needed natural light inside the garage.
Fourteenth step. Glue on the rubber sealing edging. It also wouldn’t hurt to stick on compensating pads. Together, these elements will increase the stability of homemade overhead gates.
Fifteenth step. Secure the canvas in the box.
Thus, in self-assembly there are no super-complicated tasks for lifting garage doors, but this work must be approached with maximum responsibility and knowledge of the matter. Follow the instructions, do everything as accurately as possible, and your garage door will become its reliable and durable protection.
Lifting garage doors are a convenient, reliable, practical design for protecting the premises from unauthorized persons. When opened, they take a horizontal position, moving forward slightly, forming a small canopy over the entrance.
How to make garage doors with your own hands, their advantages and disadvantages will be discussed in this article.
There are two types of overhead garage doors:
The space inside the door leaf is filled with insulation – polyurethane, which provides effective thermal insulation of the structure.
The door panels, in this case, are connected using hinges. In such products, rollers, couplings and other moving elements are made of metal or plastic; materials that are resistant to corrosion are used for guide rails.
Advantages of this design:
To reduce the cost you can:
Tip: If you want to install a structure of this type in your garage with your own hands, you should purchase a set of elements already prepared for assembly, and install them yourself.
The advantages of this design are:
Design disadvantages include:
Overhead garage doors consist of:
Tip: Be sure to carefully adjust the spring tension and ensure high accuracy of installation of the guides. In this case, to prevent the shield from jamming, it is necessary to set the guides strictly vertically and be sure to have both of them parallel to each other.
Before you start making overhead garage doors with your own hands, you need to decide on the opening mechanism. After choosing its type, the dimensions of the gate opening are taken, a design sketch is designed, materials and tools are purchased.
To work you will need:
The instructions for making garage doors with your own hands suggest:
The video will show you in more detail how to properly make a garage door. Also on our resource you can learn in detail about swing metal garage doors with a wicket.
How to insulate garage doors: do it yourself
Lifting garage doors differ in the type of design of lifting mechanisms, allowing the installation of fences on a building of any architecture. The specific type of lift is determined based on the overall dimensions of the opening into which the sectional gate will be installed.
Incline lift
It is used when there is a lintel near the gate opening up to 500 mm, as well as a sloping ceiling in the room that goes up. The geometry of such premises allows you to buy overhead garage doors with a maximum leaf weight of up to 1000 kg. The fence is installed in an opening width of up to 7 m with a height of up to 9.7 m and a ceiling angle of 0-45 degrees. For an angle of inclination of more than 45 degrees, the height of the opening is limited to 8.5 m. The inclined rise ensures ergonomic design and the ability to optimally position the gate guides with an inclined type of ceiling.
Vertical lift
It is used in rooms where the ceiling exceeds the opening height by 500 mm or more. Garage doors of this type cannot weigh more than 1000 kg. The geometry of the opening must comply with the parameters of a width of up to 7 m and a height of up to 8.13 m. With this rise, the sash moves upward like a guillotine. This type of structure arrangement requires the use of a powerful electric drive, since the large dimensions of the gate have a large weight, which is distributed without the support of guide elements.
Low rise
This installation option is used when it is necessary to purchase and install small sectional overhead doors. It is used for gates with a lintel of 220-350 mm, changing the geometry of the gate with the addition of a special radius guide that provides low lift. With this placement option, a ground drive is used; when opened, the sash hangs at the top of the opening.
Standard lift
Overhead sectional doors with standard lift are available with two guide bend radii - 305 and 381 mm. The first bending option is used for rooms with a lintel of 350-400 mm, the second is suitable for lintels over 400 mm. This type of lift allows you to install a fence with an opening width of up to 7 m and a height of up to 9.7 m. The weight of the leaf should not exceed 870 kg, which eliminates additional load on the structure and the section lifting mechanism.
High rise
It is used when the size of the gate lintel is from 500 mm until its size exceeds the height of the opening by 500 mm. The design allows you to install garage doors up to 7 m wide with maximum height 9.7 m. The weight of the door leaf should not exceed 890 kg. The convenient design allows the gate guides to be optimally positioned with a high lintel, ensuring stable operation of the automatic gate.
