Making lifting gates with your own hands - a diagram, calculations and a sequence of actions. Hinged garage doors

To date, a wide variety of garage doors have been developed and successfully implemented in practice. Among all existing options, traditional lifting gates are especially convenient and ergonomic, effectively leaving under the garage ceiling during opening. At the same time, you can assemble and install lifting garage doors yourself.

There are 2 main types of overhead garage doors.

Doors of lifting sectional type

The leaf of such gates consists of a number of individual panels, each of which is about 50 cm high. Steel, wood and plastic can be used to make panels.

Hinges are used to connect the panels. Rollers, couplings and other moving elements are made of steel or plastic, stainless materials are used for the manufacture of guides.

The inside of the canvas is necessarily insulated (mainly polyurethane foam), which allows you to save additional heat inside the garage.

Among the main advantages of overhead sectional doors, the following points should be noted:

• safety of use;
• simplicity and maximum ease of use;
• good strength properties.

The main disadvantage of this subspecies of the gate is the almost complete absence of the possibility of breaking and illegal entry. In addition, you will not be able to make such a gate yourself - it is extremely difficult.

The only available option is to buy a factory kit and mount the gate yourself according to the instructions.

Up-and-over doors

A similar design can be assembled and installed independently. When this gate is opened, the whole sash rises at once. The 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 material of manufacture) and provide reliable protection of the garage from intruders.

The structure can be assembled without the use of guides and rollers. Thanks to this, the canvas will move silently.

To assemble such a design, narrow technical knowledge is not needed. This event does not require large financial investments either.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like all existing mechanisms, lifting garage doors have a number of strengths and some disadvantages.

Advantages

The main advantage of the systems under consideration is increased burglar resistance. The only way to get inside the garage is to cut through the canvas. It is almost impossible to file a frame and get inside without attracting attention.

The second important advantage of the design is a long service life. However, in order for the gate to serve for a really long time, high quality galvanized metal should be used to make the leaf.

The gate does not take up space in front of the garage, which makes entry and exit as convenient as possible.

Flaws

Among the main disadvantages of lifting gates, the following should be noted:

• large weight of the structure. The disadvantage is relative - other existing designs weigh no less. But in order for the operation of the lifting gate to be safe, special attention must be paid to the quality and reliability of the frame;
• slightly increased consumption of raw materials;
• some inconvenience when checking into the garage. For example, you will need to constantly get out of the car, before reaching the garage about 1.5-2 m - without such a margin, the gate simply will not open.
• in the open position, the gate takes about 20-30 cm of the height of the opening;
• in case of significant damage to the canvas, it will have to be completely dismantled.

However, despite all their small drawbacks, such gates are an incredibly convenient and ergonomic solution.

Design features

Traditional overhead gates are made up of many elements. Check out the features of each.

The frame acts as the basis for the entire structure. The frame should be as rigid as possible and securely fixed in the garage wall.

The side profile is a guide element along which the main part of the structure moves.

Guides - without them, as already noted, you can do without. But if possible, it is better not to exclude them from the composition of the structure.

Canvas. Manufactured as a one piece unit. Usually made from corrugated board. Sometimes wood is also used to make canvases, but it is better to refuse such a decision - the material is heavy and relatively short-lived.

Insulation. Fitted between sheets of fabric. 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, finally, is fixed parallel to the ceiling surface.

Provides easier lifting of the canvas.

Electric or mechanical drive. Electronics is more convenient - to control the gate, just press the 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, contributes to an increase in the weight of the structure. Know the measure.

What to buy?

You can do it yourself with the manufacture of most elements of the gate. However, there are some things that are better to buy ready-made and not waste time. Give preference to fixtures made of good quality metals. In general, you will need the following:

DIY gate

Do-it-yourself manufacturing and installation of the gate will allow you to save a significant amount of money on the purchase of a ready-made system and the services of third-party installers.

Video - Installation of sectional 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 level of spring tension. The rails 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 (cable) end there is some kind of counterweight. The heavier and larger the blade, the heavier the counterweight must be used. It is recommended to give preference to this mechanism only in case of installation of massive and very heavy lifting gates.

Video - Lifting gate inside view

Second step. Design a gate. Pre-measure the existing opening and prepare a sketch (or choose a ready-made option from open sources).

Third step. Prepare the tools for assembling the gate. You will need the following:

• wooden blocks of high strength;
• good quality metal pins;
• corners;
• brackets;
• hard springs;
• metal bars;
• decorative elements.

Fourth step. Assemble a box of future gates from a transverse and a pair of vertical bars. To connect the bars, use squares, plates are also suitable.

Fifth step. Deepen the bottom of the box into the concrete screed of the garage floor by about 20 mm and fix the product in the opening with metal pins.

Sixth step. Assemble the frame and sheathe it with the selected material.

Seventh step. Make a base. Use a corner as a starting material. Make a hole in the shelf with a drill for fixing to the racks. In the second shelf, prepare already 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 with a steel plate. Bend the extreme turns of the fixed spring like hooks. Connect the tension controller made of a metal bar from below.

Ninth step. Make a lower hinged corner. You need to drill a hole of about 8.5 mm in diameter in the corner and weld the product to the support frame of the structure, stepping back from the bottom edge to the center of the prepared hole. The gap will allow you to place the lift arm in the right place on the hinge.

Tenth step. Attach the plate to the end of the lift arm. Use welding to securely fix the elements.

Eleventh step. Make rails for the movement of the gate leaf. Use a couple of corners as a starting material. Make them up and weld along one edge. The distance between the inner tops of the steel angles should be 50 mm.

Twelfth step. Attach the finished rail to the previously prepared plate. For fastening, use welding. At the same time, leave an 8 cm indent between the axis of the guide part and the edge of the transverse product below. Attach a piece of channel to the second end of the rail by welding, while stepping back about 15 cm. Then screw the channel to the ceiling beam with a bolt.

Video - Guides for lifting garage doors, part 1

Video - Guides for lifting garage doors, part 2

Thirteenth step. Mount several translucent inserts into the canvas. This is an optional item. Use translucent inserts when you need to improve natural lighting inside the garage.

Video - Lifting gate frame, part 3

Video - Wheels for lifting gates, part 4

Fourteenth step. Stick on the rubber seal. It also does not hurt to stick compensating pads. Together, these elements will increase the stability of homemade lifting gates.

Fifteenth step. Fix the canvas in the box.

Thus, there are no super-difficult tasks in self-assembly of 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 the gate of your garage will become its reliable and durable protection.

Successful work!

Video - DIY lifting garage doors

Lifting garage doors differ in the type of designs of lifting mechanisms that allow you to install fences on an object of any architecture. The specific type of lift is determined based on the overall dimensions of the opening into which the sectional type gate will be mounted.

Inclined rise

It is used in the presence of a lintel near the gate opening up to 500 mm, as well as an inclined ceiling in the room, rising up. The geometry of such premises allows you to buy lifting garage doors with a maximum leaf weight of up to 1000 kg. The fence is installed in the width of the opening up to 7 m with a height of up to 9.7 m and a ceiling inclination angle of 0-45 degrees. For a tilt angle of more than 45 degrees, the height of the opening is limited to 8.5 m. The inclined lift provides ergonomic design and the ability to optimally position the door rails with an inclined ceiling type.

Vertical lift

It is used indoors when the lintel exceeds the height of the opening by 500 mm or more. Lifting garage doors with this type cannot weigh more than 1000 kg. The geometry of the opening must comply with the parameters of width up to 7 m and height up to 8.13 m. With such a lift, the sash moves upwards like a guillotine. This type of arrangement of the structure requires the use of a powerful electric drive, since the large dimensions of the door have a large weight distributed without the support of guide elements.

low rise

This installation option is used when it is necessary to buy and install small sectional overhead doors. It is used for doors with a lintel of 220-350 mm, changing the geometry of the door with the addition of a special radius guide that provides a low lift. With this placement option, a ground drive is used; when opening, the sash hangs in the upper part of the opening.

Standard Lift

Overhead sectional doors with a standard lift are available with two rail bending radii - 305 and 381 mm. The first bending option is used for rooms with a ceiling of 350-400 mm, the second is suitable for ceilings of more than 400 mm. This type of lifting 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 curtain should not exceed 870 kg, which eliminates the 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 to exceeding its dimensions by the height of the opening by 500 mm. The design allows you to install garage lifting gates up to 7 m wide with a maximum height of 9.7 m. The weight of the door leaf should not exceed 890 kg. Convenient design allows you to optimally position the gate guides with a high lintel, ensuring stable operation of automatic gates.

If you want to automate the process of opening or closing doors, pay attention to overhead garage doors. Such systems can have a different design, are made of different materials and can be assembled by hand. We offer you to get acquainted with similar designs in more detail, so that it would be easier for you to choose the appropriate option.

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Advantages and disadvantages of lifting garage doors

If you choose the right one, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the advantages of lifting structures. These doors:

• reliability and safety. Durable and solid door leaf minimizes burglary and;
• rational disposal of the surrounding space. Open doors require a minimum of space, and their installation can be carried out even in confined spaces;
• can be lined with various materials, including rigid panels and inserts;
• allow high-quality insulation with polystyrene foam panels;
• can be with automatic or manual control system;
• Suitable for singles and doubles.

The disadvantages include:

• installation exclusively in rectangular or square openings;
• decrease in the height of the opening by 0.2 m when the leaf is in the open state;
• the impossibility of replacing individual elements. The canvas must change entirely;
• limitation on the weight of the lifted canvas by the strength characteristics of the lifting mechanism.

The device and principle of operation of different types of lifting garage doors

The design of garage door systems may vary. We offer you to get acquainted with the device and the principle of operation of lifting gates of various types.

Overhead sectional garage doors

Such structures consist of several movable canvases connected by loops. From the edge, special rollers are attached to each part, moving along guides fixed in the doorway. When opened, overhead sectional garage doors rise smoothly to the ceiling, saving interior space.

Attention! Some designs move off to the side if the height of the doorway is of fundamental importance.

overhead sectional doors

Up-and-over garage doors: distinctive features

The leaf of such a door system is made in one piece and completely closes the opening. When opening an up-and-over garage door, the leaf is lifted and placed perpendicular to its original position.

Steel is used to make the frame. Some systems are additionally equipped with an electric drive, which allows the sash.

Standard garage door sizes

The dimensions of the door system are selected taking into account the dimensions of the opening. Manufacturers offer doors of various sizes. In this case, the standard sizes of each manufacturer are set independently. So, Alutech offers products with a minimum lintel of 45-51 cm, while for the rest this parameter usually does not exceed 31 cm.

Attention! The thickness of the canvas can be 1-45 cm.

The size of the structure is also influenced by the mechanism used. It can be torsion or spring. Each manufacturer sets its own step with which the dimensions of the canvas change.

Steel structures can have a maximum width of 7 m with a maximum area of ​​49 squares. For aluminum structures, the maximum width is limited to 7 m, and the area is limited to 14 squares.

Attention! Standard sized garage doors are always less expensive than custom made ones.

Materials for the manufacture of overhead garage doors

Such door systems are most often made of:

• . Such lifting doors for the garage have high strength characteristics and have a long service life. Special protective coating provides resistance to moisture and temperature fluctuations;

• tree. Finds limited use. The material looks natural and beautiful. However, such structures have low strength and a short service life. Even with special formulations, it does not completely prevent the period of decay;

• steel or aluminum panels. The most expensive option with excellent performance;

• sandwich panels. The most requested option. They have good heat and sound insulation characteristics. Easily mounted. Convenient to maintain.

Leading garage door manufacturers

The price, service life and ease of use of overhead sectional garage doors largely depend on the place of manufacture. The most popular products are:

• "Herman". The German manufacturer provides a 10-year warranty on manufactured garage equipment;
• Dorkhan. The Russian company offers all types of door systems, as well as the components necessary for their manufacture;
• Alutech. The catalog of the Belarusian manufacturer includes aluminum profile systems, and other types of door structures and equipment for their automation;
• AN-Motors made in China;
• Faac, Nice, Came, Bremet produced in Italy;
• Meswac made in Finland;
• Novoferm from a German manufacturer;
• "Technoprof", Rolclassic, "Erin", offered by Russian manufacturers.

How to choose a garage garage door: useful tips

If you decide to buy a garage door, you should understand that the dimensions, design features, material and price are closely related. When choosing a suitable option, you should immediately decide on the installation location: inside, outside or exclusively inside the opening. This will affect the design features of the door system and the mechanism used.

Advice! Take care of the presence of a gate so as not to raise the gate every time you need to go inside the garage.

It is worth immediately deciding on the method of control:

• manual;
• automatic;
• remote.

The latter option is preferable, as it allows you to open the gate without leaving the car.

The following video will help you figure out how to choose a sectional door:

Garage garage door tips

During the operation of the door system, it is necessary to take care, adjust and repair the elements of the lifting gate in a timely manner:

• periodically lubricate rubber seals with silicone to prevent them from freezing and cracking in winter;
• lubricate the elements of the lever system and rollers in a timely manner in order to prevent the formation of rust, the appearance of a creak and, in general, increase the service life of the structure;
• adjust the tension of the springs so that the lifting gate is convenient to operate;
• lifting gates with a gate can only be opened if the latter is closed;
• there should be no obstacle in the way of the opening canvas;
• do not open or close the gate if the wind speed exceeds 15 m/s;
• you cannot enter the garage if the opening mechanism is still in motion;
• Operation of a structure with visible damage is unacceptable.

How to make up-and-over garage doors with your own hands: detailed instructions

If you can’t get a swing gate, you can make a similar design with your own hands. We offer to understand the intricacies of the process.

How to choose a slewing drive: options

The main structural element is the frame, the rotation of which is provided using a special mechanism:

• hinged-lever;
• on the opposites.

When making a door system with your own hands, you should immediately decide on the appropriate type. Hinged-lever is simple and reliable, and therefore enjoys particular popularity. The movement of the web is carried out along a predetermined path, and therefore the system requires fine tuning.

The design on counterweights involves attaching a steel cable to the lower part of the leaf, at the end of which there are concrete and. The rope passes through the winch. If the sash is heavy, this option is preferable.

How to prepare a drawing of a lifting gate for a garage with your own hands: useful information

When starting to develop a drawing of a lifting gate for a garage with your own hands, you should carefully measure the opening into which the structure will be installed. It is quite difficult to prepare a sketch on your own in the absence of experience in developing project documentation. In such a situation, you can use ready-made drawings for the manufacture of home-made lifting gates for the garage, changing the dimensions of the future structure.

Materials and tools required for installation

Do-it-yourself material for lifting garage doors is purchased in accordance with the requirements of the drawing. The project documentation contains all the information necessary for this.

From the installation tool should be prepared:

• a hammer;
• roulette;
• drill or puncher with drills of various diameters;
• spanners;
• level;
• pencil.

Instructions for the manufacture of up-and-over garage doors

The assembly procedure for the up and over swing garage door is as follows:

Illustration	Action Description
	together three corners to form a guide and a box element. In cross section, you should get a characteristic shape with a groove. The width of the groove is selected taking into account the size of the rollers, the height of the element - the dimensions of the doorway.
	We install the element in the doorway. We weld to the elements of the door structure. The groove must face inward.
	We assemble the rollers that will be attached to the door leaf.
	We insert the assembled support inside the profile pipe, which will be part of the frame of the future door leaf. Weld on for a secure fit.
	We insert a profile pipe with supports inside the guide. Weld or join

Today, lifting garage doors are very popular, and they are also convenient, reliable and practical protection for the garage, but at the same time, factory options are quite expensive. Opening with the help of a special mechanism, they take a horizontal position under the ceiling and move forward for a short length, thereby forming a small shelter in the form of a visor. As already mentioned, factory samples are quite expensive, but no one bothers to study the Internet resources for the independent manufacture of such gates, and armed with the necessary tools and drawings, make them yourself.

Advantages and disadvantages of the lifting structure

The lifting structure perfectly fulfills the function assigned to it and has a number of undeniable advantages over other types of garage doors, but at the same time it is not without drawbacks.

Advantages:

• No additional opening space required. The unused space under the ceiling is used.
• The one-piece construction of the canvas provides reliable protection against penetration.
• Any exterior finish and decoration can be used.
• The door leaf can be additionally insulated with expanded polystyrene.
• It is possible to supply equipment for automatic opening.
• Can be used in both single and double garages.

The disadvantages are primarily due to the design features of the lifting mechanism and the inability to do otherwise.

Flaws:

• Installation is only possible in rectangular openings.
• In case of damage, a single piece of cloth must be replaced, since it does not imply partial repair.
• When the gate is open, the height of the opening decreases.
• The door mechanism is designed for a certain load and this should be taken into account when insulating.
• Some complexity of installation.

The device and scheme of operation of folding garage doors

The system of lifting (shield) gates is a fairly simple mechanical device. The main and load-bearing elements are the frame, the guides and the lever-spring mechanism that moves the sash. The mechanism can be controlled both manually and using an electric drive controlled by a remote control (remote control). When opening the gate, levers attached to the lower part of the sash, and two guides for the movement of the rollers, fixed at the top of the sash, are used. Opening is carried out by lifting the lower part of the sash by the handle and is done quite easily, since the stretched springs of the lever mechanism help in opening the gate.

There are two types of lift gates:

1. Lever-spring - a fairly simple and reliable mechanism, which is popular among garage owners. Mounting features: Precise adjustment of the tension springs and high quality and precision mounting of the roller guides.
2. With counterweights - mainly used on gates with a large leaf weight. The cable is attached to the lower corners of the sash and passes through the pulley to a counterweight attached to the other end of the winch.

Lifting garage door drawing

When preparing a drawing for your opening dimensions, you should use ready-made solutions by slightly adjusting them to your dimensions. Here is an example of drawings for the manufacture of gates:

Frame drawing, dimensions must be put down for your gate dimensions.

What is required for the manufacture

For the manufacture of the sash frame, profile pipes of rectangular section with dimensions of 40 * 20 and a wall thickness of 2 mm are most suitable. For transverse and longitudinal spars we also use profile pipes, but smaller sizes - namely 20 * 20 * 2 mm, to reduce the weight of the structure. For sewing up the front and inner sides of the sash, a profile sheet is best suited, since it is already initially covered with an anti-corrosion compound from the factory. You can also use sheets of galvanized sheet.

For guides, it is ideal to use a channel up to 20 cm wide. The size of the channel shelf depends on the width of the rollers used in your particular case. The box to which the lever-spring mechanism is attached in the garage doorway can be made of a 100 * 50 mm wooden beam. For these purposes, you can also use a metal corner with a shelf of 50 mm.

Roller rollers and lever-spring are bought separately in a store specializing in sliding gates.

For thermal insulation of the gate, for reasons of price and quality, it is advisable to use expanded polystyrene with a thickness of 40 mm and a density of 15 to 25 kg / m 3.

Tools

For work, the following tools should be at hand:

• Bulgarian;
• welding machine;
• tape measure, pencil;
• a hammer;
• screwdriver, screwdriver;
• drill, drill;
• set of wrenches;
• level.

Step by step manufacturing instructions

1. The box installed in the opening is the main power element of the gate. It is the main load of the entire garage door system. The box is made of a wooden beam 100 * 50 mm or a thick metal corner. The width of the corner shelf should be 1.5 times wider than the thickness of the sash, that is, if the thickness of the sash is 40 mm, then we take the corner with shelves of at least 60 mm. The details of the box are installed with the letter P, two on the sides of the opening, one on top. If we use wood, then we fasten it with 100 mm self-tapping screws into pre-prepared wooden mortgages. In the case of using a corner, we make fasteners on anchor bolts, however, they are perfect for the first case.
2. Let's start assembling the frame for the gate leaf. We cut the profile pipe to size according to your drawing. We lay out the frame elements on a flat horizontal surface and, after checking the right angles with a square, we grab the joints. Before fully welding the joints, it is necessary to check the length of the frame diagonals with a piece of cord or a tape measure. If necessary, you can correct the product and proceed to the full welding of the joints. We weld scarves at the corners of the frame, as shown in the drawing, to enhance the rigidity of the structure.

We clean the welds from burrs and the entire frame from rust with a grinder.

3. We cover the frame with an anti-corrosion primer and paint with alkyd enamel in 2 layers with intermediate drying.
4. We weld to the upper corners at the end, brackets with rollers.
5. We put it on the frame and fasten the profile sheet with self-tapping screws with a drill and a rubber washer in increments of 15–20 cm. We fasten the sash opening handle to the M8-M10 bolts. This operation can be done at the end of installation work, which significantly reduces the physical burden on workers when checking the operation of mechanisms.
6. On the ceiling we fix the guides for the rollers. We check their parallelism and perpendicularity to the opening.
7. Temporarily install the sash in the opening to mark the attachment point of the lever-spring mechanism. We remove the sash and fasten the levers along the marks to its ends with self-tapping screws.
8. We install the sash and check the operation of the gate. If everything is in order - the gate opens and closes easily, then remove the sash and fasten the levers to the bolted connections.
9. Installing and adjusting the springs in place and checking the functionality.
10. Bonding a rubber seal around the perimeter of the frame to seal gaps.
11. Door lock installation.

How and what to insulate

The classic heaters used for these purposes are mineral wool and polystyrene foam boards. Styrofoam compares favorably with mineral slabs in that it does not shrink over time. We will insulate the sash with foam plastic 40 mm thick and density 20. First, we insert the foam plastic without fastening into the sash in order to cut off all the necessary cuts to size. Foam sheets are glued to the profile sheet from the inside between the side members on the "liquid nails". Next, we fasten the inner plane of the sash with a sheet of galvanized sheet with self-tapping screws with a drill.

Exploitation

For the convenience of using garage doors, you can install an electric drive with a control unit operating from commands from the remote control to the existing opening system. When purchasing an operator, make sure that it fits your type of gate.

In winter, rubber seals must be periodically lubricated with silicone grease to prevent the leaf from freezing and damaging the seal when the gate is opened. Also periodically pay attention to the lubrication of the lever system and the support rollers.

Video: homemade folding garage doors

Video: lift-and-swivel design

The system of lifting garage doors is easy to implement on their own, so almost any car owner with skills in welding and working with metal is able to do this, the main thing is to be more careful with the installation of such critical elements as guides. From the beginning of work to the complete installation of the gate, you can manage it in 2 days if you call friends or acquaintances to help.

Do-it-yourself folding garage doors + drawings

Most experienced motorists prefer the old hinged or casement gate options, considering them the most secure and reliable due to the heavy weight and thickness of the metal. But, as practice shows, casement systems have a worthy competitor, namely, folding garage doors. Such is the popularity of the hinged design that today it accounts for approximately three-quarters of garage doors sold. It's worth looking into the reasons.

Advantages and disadvantages of garage doors

To understand the difference in using lifting and folding systems and the old swing structure, you need to try them out at least a couple of times in practice, for a knowledgeable person the difference is visible to the naked eye:

• The folding gate system allows you to avoid the formation of a "blind" zone when leaving the garage. There are no shutters in lifting systems that block the view, which is why dozens of cars beat in garage cooperatives every year;
• The absence of hinged doors when opening the doors increases the space for maneuvering in front of the gate, there is no need to park the car a couple of meters from the doorway in order to be able to open and close the garage.

Folding gates are cheaper to manufacture, they are more convenient to use, a simple device allows you to build on your own. But it is not possible to install such a system in every garage, at least you need free space in the ceiling above the entrance to the garage.

We build folding gates for the garage with our own hands

The device and the principle of operation of the gate are clear from the above diagram and drawing:

1. Structurally, the gate consists of two frames - the shield itself, or a panel that closes the doorway, and a supporting support frame with guide elements;
2. When opening, the upper part of the folding gate deviates and moves on rollers or bearings along two guides until the panel is completely on two horizontal beams;
3. The lower edge of the panel rises and is fixed in this position.

The plane of the folding gate makes a movement resembling the rolling of a conditional cylindrical surface of a large radius. To facilitate the lifting of a steel or wooden panel of a folding gate, compensating springs or counterweights in the form of a load suspended on cables are used in the design.

Important! Unlike hinged systems, there are no external hinges in folding gates, which are easy to cut with a grinder. At the same time, the panel covering the doorway is adjacent to the carrier frame from the inside, respectively, it is much more difficult for intruders to pull out the garage door with a cable hooked to the towbar of a pickup truck or tractor.

Manufacturing of hinged gates

The easiest way is to make a folding gate design from a steel corner and a channel. Initially, you will need to measure the dimensions of the doorway, cut it out of the channel and weld the frame of the garage doorway.

In the upper part of the frame, two horizontal corners are welded with a shelf width of at least 40-50 mm. The length of each corner is more than two meters, so it is necessary to carry out welding work and assemble the entire structure "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 according to the building level. After welding with the frame, each corner is reinforced with a temporary brace made of a board or a wooden batten to avoid deformation of the structure at the time of its installation in the garage doorway.

If a lift in the form of weights suspended on cables is used in the folding gate system, one stud with a grooved 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 welded in the lower and upper parts - brackets.

The tubular frame of the panel must be marked and welded exactly to the dimensions of the stationary frame. The main condition is to perform welding in three stages so that the frame of the folding panel does not turn out with 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 welded on one side of the folding frame, after 30 minutes they are turned over and welded on the reverse side. If the frame of the panel turned out to be strictly in one plane, sheet metal can be fixed, otherwise neat straightening with a blowtorch and a sledgehammer will be required.

Assembly and installation of folding gates

Before installing the swing gate system, you will need to pre-assemble the structure. To do this, a stationary frame with welded corner guides is laid out on a flat horizontal platform. A freshly welded movable panel is laid on top of the frame, its position is aligned as it will stand in the closed position in the garage doorway.

To connect the two parts of the gate, it will be necessary 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 put on the studs welded to the stationary frame. Additional L-shaped brackets are welded to the bottom beam of the panel, to which the lift-lift cable of the supporting gate will be attached.

It remains to install the stationary frame in the garage doorway and fix it with anchor bolts to the side walls of the garage. Subsequently, the attachment points will need to be carefully poured with concrete mortar and plastered. Before the stationary frame is finally fixed, it will be necessary to align its position with the building level. Next, you need to make a U-shaped fixture, 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 pull the cables from its lower brackets through the grooved rollers on the sides of the stationary frame, to which the load is suspended. In this case, the height of the suspension must be selected so that in the open state the loads do not fall to the floor.

Conclusion

The device of folding gates allows you to make them from almost any material and any thickness. After adjusting the operation of the lifting mechanism, a soft sponge rubber seal is glued around the perimeter of the panel and insulation is laid. At the bottom of the panel, brackets are welded for the installation of a padlock. The service life of such a design depends on the accuracy of manufacturing and can be at least 10-12 years without repair.

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Do-it-yourself folding garage doors drawings: step-by-step production

Technologies today are developing at an incredible pace, and it is far from always possible to keep track of new products. All these changes apply to any area, they did not bypass the garage door. A few decades ago, swing models were considered the most popular, but gradually they were replaced by retractable ones, and then by lifting ones. If you dwell on the latter option in more detail, you can say for sure that they are today considered one of the most reliable. Thieves consider them impregnable.

Folding gates for the garage, each person can make their own

One of the most important features of swing gates is that they do not require additional space to open. This solution allows the owner of the vehicle to have a huge opportunity for various maneuvers when you need to put the car in the garage. Despite the fact that most companies offer a huge range of models, many residents of the country are trying to make tilt-and-turn 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?

Varieties of models with a lifting mechanism

All gates of the lifting type can be divided into 2 groups:

• rotary;
• sectional.

Installing a gate of this type will be an excellent solution in garages, where:

• the lintel of the garage doorway is too low or absent altogether;
• the owner just wants to protect the garage from intruders as best as possible;
• you need to make your garage modern and as comfortable as possible.

It is very convenient to think about installing sectional models when there is enough space for a car in the room to be able to move the gate from one position to another. According to the installation technology, they are very similar to the rotary options already loved by many: the interior space under the ceiling acts as a place for their location. The basis of this design is created by sections that maintain mobility relative to one another. If you use this version of the gate, then access to the garage is opened by moving the sections along the guides upwards, which are installed on the surface of the walls and ceiling. Do-it-yourself folding gates have a number of advantages.

You can make folding models from any material: metal profile, metal and others.

Pros of folding garage doors

There are many advantages to this type of gate, but it is especially necessary to highlight the following:

• the shutters are strong and rigid, which allows you to protect the room from the penetration of intruders;
• the features of these gates make it possible to maintain an optimal microclimate in the garage, it is well warm and waterproof, and this is very important for protecting the car from corrosion;
• this design has an attractive appearance, which makes any garage attractive;
• in the open position, the door takes up minimal space (under the ceiling), and it takes very little time to open it.

Today, you can buy tilt-and-turn gate models to decorate and make your garage securely protected at any hardware store, but they are easy to make on your own.

Before you start solving the important question of how to make folding garage doors with your own hands, the drawings must be made in accordance with your dimensions. Before you start solving the important question of how to make a sliding garage door with your own hands, the drawings must be made in accordance with your dimensions.

Before proceeding with production, you need to create a drawing according to individual dimensions.

How to create a sliding garage door with your own hands: drawings

It is necessary to start work on creating a folding gate for a garage with your own hands by building a drawing. On a piece of paper, you need to indicate your individual dimensions of the doorway, or rather, take the following measurements:

• measure the doorway;
• determine the height of the lintel, measure the distance from the top of the opening to the one where the ceiling is adjacent to the wall;
• determine the distance from the opening to the garage wall;
• measure the depth of the room.

When the scheme of the future product is ready, you can begin to make a frame, the basis of which may well be the frame from the old gate. You can also make a new frame using wooden bars.

Hinged gates can be equipped with automation, thanks to which you can easily open and close them

Frame manufacturing

There is nothing difficult in making a frame; everyone can easily cope with this work, even without certain skills and experience. For work you will need:

• guide element;
• rack for the manufactured box;
• a wooden beam to help assemble the box;
• bracket to help fix the spring;
• hinge corner;
• beam for the guide element;
• gate leaf frame;
• good quality strong spring;
• bracket for lever;
• the lever necessary for convenient lifting of the mechanism.

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 section 120x80 mm, you will also need one more of the same timber, but the length is slightly more than two meters and 75 cm.

If there is no space in the garage to open the folding gates, then you can make them open outward.

It is very easy to connect the bars with a corner or metal plates. The frame for the panels can be made from a corner of 35x35 mm. Inside it is sheathed with a board, and from the outside with sheet steel. The dimensions of the frame must correspond to the dimensions of the garage entrance, the standard dimensions are 2.5x2.1 meters.

The hinge assembly is made from a corner, a nine-millimeter hole is pre-drilled in it, after which 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, you need to install a plate, it is with its help that the rail will be subsequently installed to the horizontal bar of the box, stepping back from the edge of 12 cm, a channel 100 mm long is welded. You can install the rail to the bar located under the ceiling by one of the shelves of the channel; bolts are used to fix it.

These are the main manipulations that are carried out when they make the gate with their own hands. No one should have any difficulties here, everything is done quite easily and quickly. When the preparatory work is completed, you can begin the installation.

Sectional door installation

It is not always possible to make sectional doors for an inexperienced person, even if you have detailed instructions and the necessary tools and materials at hand. In this case, it is better to buy a ready-made gate, and you can save money on installing them, where everything is quite simple. Before starting the installation, do not forget about such points that are very important, namely:

• During installation, it is important to focus only on the original drawings that each manufacturer offers along with their products.
• Be sure to make sure that every, even the smallest, detail takes its place.
• All work must be carried out using only factory consumables. When using cheaper analogues, you should not count on high-quality installation, as well as a long service life.

Guide rails on hinged gates should move easily

Installation of the finished structure

You need to start everything by preparing the entrance to the garage. Gates purchased at retail outlets will work perfectly only if the lintel and shoulders are located on the same plane. In no case should there be any distortions. To make it easier to meet all the requirements, you can use the level.

The depth of the room for the car is identical to the depth of the door, a small tolerance of 500 mm is allowed. But this is in the event that it is not possible to install automation, and if it is provided, then the height increases by 1000 mm.

Be sure to check that with an open opening in the room there is enough space for the canvas.

It should also be remembered that the gate will load the lintel and ceiling with its weight, therefore, for their manufacture, materials of the highest quality should be chosen, which also applies to the shoulders.

After the opening is prepared, you can choose a place for fasteners and guides. It is also important to correctly assemble the sections. They begin installation from the first panel, all work is carried out carefully, without distortions and observing the gaps between the individual elements. In no case should they be installed using improvised means, for example, mounting foam or boards.

All assembly work must be carried out strictly in accordance with the instructions, any, even the slightest deviation, in the end result may cause malfunctions.

Mostly, the designs provide for the installation of seals for which rubber or rubber can be used. A 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 proceed with the installation of the canvas. This element of the gate should be as close as possible to the base, which can be achieved by changing the position of the adjustment brackets.

At the final stage, handles, locks, bolts, as well as depreciation systems are mounted, if, of course, this is provided for by the design.

This completes the installation of practical and comfortable sectional doors. With their appearance, they will decorate any yard, as well as provide high-quality protection of the garage from the penetration of uninvited guests.

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Garage lifting gate do-it-yourself drawings

In the article, we will consider how to make garage lifting gates with our own hands, the main advantage of such gates is that when the garage opens, the sash 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 equip a lifting gate in your garage, and do it on your own. The simplest design of lifting gates is the one that was installed on the shell-type pencil case-garages. However, these gates have a technological gap from the door 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, a wicket should be provided in the gate in order not to force cold air into the garage building during the full opening of the gate in winter.

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For the manufacture of a garage door frame, you can use an aluminum profile, and for arranging a frame for a gate, you can use wooden bars. From the outside, a profiled sheet or any other light 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 side of the street. The gate must open in such a way that when the gate is raised, it does not open by itself (this is fraught with injuries).

The size of the gate is larger than the length of the opening (by 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 each from the inside).

The lower part of the canvas from the sides needs to be equipped with wheels, I used wheels from ordinary roller skates. And so that they can easily move along the wall of the garage, I installed vertical guides: I bought a profile for installing drywall (metal thickness 0.6 mm) at a hardware store UD and used it 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 suspended by chains (later replaced with metal strips 25x4mm) 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.

In the closed state, the position of the lower edge of the canvas 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 doorway under the action of its own weight. In the lowest position, the gate must be locked, for which a special valve is attached to them from the inside.

How it all looks in practice:

Another simple and inexpensive option for the lifting mechanism of the gate

To facilitate the lifting of the gate leaf and simplify its maintenance in the extreme upper position, it is necessary to provide 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 should be passed through the blocks and loaded with a counterweight.

At the bottom of the gate, from the outside, you should install a conventional door handle, which helps with 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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Do-it-yourself manufacturing and installation of lifting garage doors

Car owners pay increased attention to the technical equipment of their garage. The main role in this is assigned to the installation of durable gates, which are distinguished by functionality and aesthetics. Especially popular are lifting gates, which are easy to manufacture and install with your own hands.

Features of overhead garage doors

When planning to equip a vehicle storage room with homemade lifting mechanisms, carefully familiarize yourself with their design and operational features.

Lift gates are convenient and functional. They can be controlled directly from the car

Carefully analyze the positive aspects of the design, study the negative points.

Gate design options: which one to choose

In garages, various types of overhead doors are used:

Roll-up gates secure the garage securely. For their manufacture, you can use purchased components or use self-made elements. The latter option will save you a lot of money.

Benefits of swing garage doors

The lifting structure compares favorably with other types of garage fences. Main advantages:

Disadvantages of swing gates

Any gate design, along with advantages, has certain disadvantages. The lift-and-swivel mechanism is no exception:

The main parts of lifting structures are a metal power frame, a hinged canvas and a movement mechanism.

Structural elements of lifting gates are not as numerous as it might seem

The construction frame is made of rectangular steel profiles or durable wooden beams. It is a power element that carries the main load. The box is fixed in the garage opening and provides fastening of the suspension associated with the movement mechanism.

The hinged sash must match the parameters of the garage opening. The canvas is a frame made of metal profiles. It is sewn up with steel sheets or sandwich panels. In order to reduce costs, wooden shields are sometimes used. To protect the door leaf from corrosion, it can be upholstered with galvanized steel. Additional attractiveness of the fence is given by decorative panels installed from the outside.

The gates can be trimmed with decorative panels, then they will look especially beautiful.

What is the lifting mechanism

The gate opening device provides for the use of one of the following mechanisms:

• articulated lever, characterized by reliability and simple design. It allows you to lift the sash with simultaneous rotation and prevent blocking. During installation, it is important to ensure the accuracy of the installation of the guides and to adjust the springs that facilitate movement;
• a drive equipped with counterweights, used for massive canvases. Such gates are made of thick sheet steel or heavy wood. The device includes a steel cable fixed in the corners of the metal structure and passing through the winch block to the counterweight. Sometimes a steel chain is used instead of a cable. In the design with counterweights, the balancers act as springs, compensating for the weight of the gate.

The scheme of the lifting mechanism

Opening of lifting gates with the help of a hinged-lever design is carried out thanks to rollers and lifting levers. The movement of the canvas occurs along the guides fixed on the ceiling of the garage.

Movable roller support ensures smooth movement of the door leaf

After lifting, the canvas is fixed in the ceiling of the garage. At the same time, the bottom of the sash forms a canopy over the opening. When the doors are closed, the springs are in a stretched state, and in the open position - in a compressed state.

Elements of the gate with articulated-lever suspension make up a complex mechanism

Many car owners equip storage rooms for vehicles with a hinged-lever design.

The opening of the panel sheet can be carried out manually or using a special electric drive that provides for the possibility of remote control.

The use of an electric drive facilitates the opening of the gate

Preparing to make a gate with your own hands

The preliminary stage includes the choice of design, the development of your own scheme or the study of existing documentation and the selection of a finished drawing. This will determine the need for materials, as well as prepare the necessary equipment and tools.

Selection of a design solution and development of a drawing according to the available dimensions

When deciding on the design of the lifting fence, use a proven technical solution - a lever mechanism with a hinged mount.

Carrying out 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 bind the design to the dimensions of your garage

If there are no design skills, it is advisable to use ready-made documentation.

According to the finished drawing, it will be easier for you to make the necessary gate parts

Having studied the documentation, you should put down on it 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 project documentation.

Required Tools

In the process, you will need the following tools and electrical equipment:

• tape measure 5 meters long, building level;
• a set of wrenches and a set of various screwdrivers;
• electric drill complete with drills;
• grinder with a cutting wheel with a diameter of 180 mm;
• apparatus for electric welding.

A standard set of electrical equipment and locksmith tools will allow you to independently manufacture lifting gates.

Recommendations for assembly and installation of garage doors

Work on the manufacture of gate elements and installation of the assembled structure requires prior familiarization with the step-by-step instructions.

Sequence of operations

The manufacture and installation of rotary gate assemblies is carried out according to the following algorithm:

When making a mechanism according to step-by-step instructions, control the compliance with the dimensions. Be guided by the values ​​indicated on the drawing or sketch.

How to insulate fabric

To prevent heat from leaving the room through the sashes, they must be insulated. To do this, you can use foam, basalt wool or polystyrene foam panels.

Guided by fire safety considerations, it is better to use fire-resistant materials for insulation - basalt wool or expanded polystyrene foam sheets.

For full insulation, a rubber seal is used. It is installed along the perimeter of the building envelope. 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.

The nuances of operation: what needs to be done so that the canvas opens well and does not tip over

It is important to comply with special requirements to ensure trouble-free operation. Pay attention to the following points:

With proper operation of the up-and-over gate, problematic situations will not arise. It is important to monitor the state of the structure during use and, if necessary, to eliminate emerging defects in time.

Video: how to make a homemade gate with a remote folding mechanism

The gate of the lifting and turning structure can be made independently. This is a serious but doable task. Use properly developed documentation, follow manufacturing technology, use high-quality materials. The result is equipping your own garage with reliable lifting doors, significant savings in money resources and gaining additional skills in working with tools.

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Do-it-yourself lifting garage doors: drawings, manufacturing, materials, installation

In the conditions of a small space in front of the garage, lifting gates will come to the rescue. Their design provides for lifting the sash to the ceiling. This is much more convenient than the usual swing options. Of course, there are a lot of similar designs from various manufacturers in stores. But you can make a garage door with your own hands. It will cost much less than the purchase of a ready-made structure. And the installation of an automatic drive will allow you to remotely control the gate.

Lift gate features

Before you start manufacturing gates with a lifting mechanism, you should find out how they differ from other types, what advantages and disadvantages they have. This will help to make sure that this kind of device is the one you need.

Quite often in our time you can find lifting gates for the garage. It is easy to make them with your own hands. The main thing to start with is to decide on the device of the gate. In any case, the lifting gates perform their functions. In addition, lifting gates have a number of advantages over other types. They can be used in any room, regardless of size.

Gate types

Lifting gates are divided into two types:

• Lifting sectional. The door leaf consists of several parts, which are interconnected by a rigid structure. As they rise, they bend and gather. When lowered, the assembled sections are straightened and aligned to their original (flat) position.

• Swivel. Unlike the previous type, in this case the main door leaf is not capable of being deformed. The principle of their operation is that the sash rises along a curved path. In this case, the upper part slightly deepens inward. The rest of the sash rises from the outside.

Installing a garage door with a lifting mechanism in two cases is almost the same. And you can do it yourself.

Lift gate advantages and disadvantages

Self-made lifting gates for the garage have a number of undeniable advantages that distinguish them from other types of devices. The main advantages are:

• Space saving. To raise the sash, a place under the ceiling is used, which, as a rule, is never used. Due to this, you do not need to waste useful meters on the ground next to the garage.

• The sashes are a single piece. And this is a reliable protection against the penetration of strangers.

• It is possible to insulate the doors. Most often, polystyrene foam is used for this.

• It is possible to install a mechanism for automatic lifting.

• Suitable for installing not only single, but also double garages.

• External finishing can be any, due to which the gate will harmoniously fit into the decoration of the garage and the design of the entire site.

Cons of lifting gates follow from their design. There are not many of them, but it is not necessary to write them off. The disadvantages include:

• The whole leaf of the sash cannot be partially repaired. If damaged, it must be completely replaced.

• Doors can only be installed in rectangular openings.

• Installation requires some knowledge.

• The gate rises up, due to which the height of the opening decreases.

• Warming must be considered in advance. The fact is that the mechanism of the lifting gate is designed for a load of a certain magnitude. An additional layer of insulation will entail an increase in the load on the mechanism.

The device of the gate and the principle of their operation

The main structural elements that carry the load are the frame, guides and a mechanism for moving the web. The gate opens automatically (using a remote control) or manually.

Leverage is 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 raised. 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 that are in a stretched state come to the rescue. The sash lifting scheme can be seen in the picture above.

Lifting mechanisms

The lifting mechanism can be of two types:

• Lever-spring. This is the most popular mechanism among garage owners. It is characterized by simple design and reliability. The manufacture of metal gates with a similar mechanism involves precise adjustment of the springs, precise installation of guides (along which the rollers will later move).

• If the sash is heavy, a counterweight mechanism is preferred. In this case, a winch is used. A counterweight is fixed on one side, which is connected to the other edge of the sash with a cable.

The choice of a suitable mechanism is made taking into account the specific situation.

Preparatory work

Before you make and install a lifting garage door with your own hands, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work.

The surface of the walls and ceiling must be flat so that the guides are 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 inside the garage must be completed. This does not apply to gender. This is due to the fact that the frame goes inside 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 the installation of the gate frame. It is used for basic calculations. Therefore, you need to know its dimensions. The dimensions required for the construction of the gate are described in the drawing of the overhead garage door in the picture below.

Necessary materials and tools

Depending on the size and design of the gate, the amount of materials required may vary. But with the simplest solution for the manufacture of metal gates, you will need:

• Wooden blocks 120x80 mm for the box;

• Wood bars 100x100 mm for the ceiling;

• Metal pins for fixing the structure;

• Metal corners 35x35x4 mm for the manufacture of the frame;

• Metal corners 40x40x4 mm for rails;

• Channel 80x45 mm;

• Spring with an inner diameter of 30 mm;

• Metal rod with a diameter of 8 mm;

• Cloth for the sash.

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, up to a self-tapping screw or a bolt. After all, even a slight change in the design of the gate will entail a change in this list.

In order to assemble and mount a lifting gate for a garage with your own hands, you will need a 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.

Construction stages

Gates from a professional pipe are made in accordance with the following steps:

• Frame preparation and assembly;

• Installation of rollers;

• sash manufacturing;

• Attachment of accessories.

These steps explain how to make your own overhead gate. Next, we will consider each stage in detail.

Frame manufacturing

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. With its manufacture, work begins.

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. It practically does not affect the installation process.

A box is assembled from the bars. For their connection, metal corners or plates are used. The bottom bar must be at least 2 cm deep into the floor. This must be taken into account during the assembly process. When the box is twisted (in the case of metal - welded), its control check is carried out. It is placed in the opening and the position is checked vertically and horizontally. If the frame stands correctly, it is fixed with anchors (metal pins) from 30 cm long. They are taken at the rate of 1 pin per 1 linear meter.

After that, horizontal guides are installed, which are located under the ceiling.

Installing rollers

When the frame is installed, you can begin to attach the brackets for the rollers. To prevent the gate from clinging, the upper brackets are attached a little deeper than the lower ones. You can clearly see this in the picture below. Bolts are used to fasten the rails. At this stage, it is very important to accurately measure the level.

Clamps are installed at the edges of the rails. They will hold the rollers, thereby keeping the canvas in the open (closed) position.

Leaf preparation

The shield itself, which will serve as the gate leaf, can be made of various materials. But, since it will provide reliable protection for the garage, be subject to external climatic influences, it is better to choose more stable materials. These may be the following options:

• Frame made of wooden blocks, upholstered on the outside with a metal sheet;

• Use a solid metal sheet;

• Sheathe the frame of metal profiles with metal.

Anything can be used as a finishing (outer) layer, even plastic. To protect against frost, the shield can be upholstered with a layer of insulation.

In order not to open the gate from the professional pipe completely every time, a gate can be made in the shield. It will be possible to enter (exit) through it without using the entire structure completely. Some garage owners also provide a window in the sash. If necessary, it is easy to install.

When the shield is ready, it is installed on the rails and the operation of the mechanism is checked.

Additional elements

Installation of the gate is completed by installing additional elements. These include handles, locks, heck for fixing the gate.

Handles are necessary in order to open (close) the gate more conveniently. If they are present, you do not 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 gate, then inside you can make a latch. This allows you to secure your property. This technique will allow you to open the sash only from the inside. The same solution can be resorted to if the garage is attached to the house and a door connects them.

If the garage is separate and there is no gate, locks must be provided. If it is not possible to buy special ones, then you can hang ordinary ones. This is done with the help of shackles that are attached to the canvas and the outer side of the vertical frame.

The production of metal gates with a lifting mechanism is completed with an external finish of the structure. They are treated with protective agents, painted, and finishing materials are fixed.

Automation system

The automatic drive can be installed on the overhead garage door. The prices for the whole structure will increase from this. But the level of comfort will also increase significantly. It will not be necessary to open (close) the gate manually. Everything can be done by remote control. 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 will not be a problem. The instructions indicate the sawing 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, the lifting gates, manufactured and installed on their own, will not differ from the factory ones. This will enable remote control using the remote control.

So, by following a few simple steps, you can get a lifting garage door. In addition to significant cost savings, this will also entail a host 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 option. They take up space under the ceiling, which is not used in other situations. An independent choice of materials for the manufacture of the structure will allow you to do everything in accordance with your views and requirements. Complementing the device with an automatic drive will increase the level of convenience when using the gate.

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Do-it-yourself folding garage doors

More and more people are turning to independent production of 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.

Let's start doing it ourselves

One of the indisputable advantages of garage folding gates over swing gates is that the leaf itself “leaves” when opened under the ceiling. This technique significantly saves space and gives more room for maneuvers. Here we note that when closed, the canvas should fit very tightly to the opening, this will help to keep warm in bad weather. Having decided to make a gate with your own hands, you also need to take care to equip them with a gate, then saving heat inside the garage will be effective. It is very important to ensure that the gate does not open arbitrarily when the gate is raised, it must be fixed as carefully as possible in order 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 of reliability and beauty. If you are going to make a gate with your own hands, first of all you 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 desired figure.

Let's decide on the material of the canvas. It can be made from corrugated board or plastic panels, there are many suitable materials on sale. The canvas will be fastened with self-tapping screws. From the inside, you can sheathe a heater (foam plastic is good, for example). Next, you need to create a gate frame by welding. The most popular material for this is a metal profile (aluminum), a channel. The frame for the gate can be made in the same way or you can use wooden bars. Now at the base you need to install rows of guides to which the canvas will be attached.

Let's hang the gate

Let's create a turning mechanism. To do this, you need to install guides. The solution can be both vertical and located in a horizontal plane at the top of the gate. Often, welding is used for strength, because metal guides are used. At this stage, corners were widely used, they are welded in such a way that nothing impedes the movement of the canvas. Depending on the position of the guides, it is necessary to strengthen the wheels on the sides from the top or bottom of the canvas, which will drive along the gutters. In this case, the diameter of such wheels is correlated with the width of the "road".

Hang the doors correctly. Chains are used, less often - strips of metal. Mounted on the front wall of the garage. In this case, the center of gravity of the web should be below the fastening, and the upper part should fit snugly against the opening. When making a gate with your own hands, you can use a little trick: to make the structure fit snugly, make a small indentation from below for the bottom edge of the canvas. To fully adjoin 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). Mounted on the sides of the canvas and in its lower part, which gives an excellent result.

Balance and other aspects

In order for the gate to be easily lifted and well kept in the raised state, it is necessary to use a counterweight. At the same time, it should be heavier than the weight of the canvas. In a practical calculation of the required size, the scheme is as follows: to begin with, an ordinary bucket filled with weights is attached as a counterweight. By gradually adjusting the amount of weight, the need for weight is calculated. As a result, the device that is correct for a particular 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 gate from below, attach a cable that will rise vertically (parallel to the gate) through the guide and a separate roller. We will attach an additional roller to the counterweight. This decision is made on both sides.

One of the main aspects when making a gate with your own hands is its position. The structure must stand strictly vertically. Therefore, a level is required. The upper guides must run parallel to the floor, otherwise the gate will give an angle when opening, at which any maneuvers will be difficult. You need to adjust the position of the guides until the movement of the wheels along them becomes perfectly smooth, without interference.

close and grease

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 strong latch). Both on the gate itself and on the outside of the door, you need to install handles, otherwise it will be very problematic to open your box. Having built a folding garage door with your own hands, it will be useful to take care of their lubrication. You can use machine or weapon oil, graphite dust, alcohol solution.

It is important to know that the guides on which the rollers run also need 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. It is necessary to lubricate such mechanisms very carefully, because some substances freeze, forming real bumps, and thus impede the movement of the wheels (for example, grease, lithol). Here it is appropriate to use a liquid like WD. In addition to the solvent, it contains mineral oil, so the treatment will not only remove dust, but also ensure ease of sliding. A silicone-based lubricant works well for a rubber seal. It is worth remembering that with proper construction and good care, any gate will last longer, delighting the owner for many years.

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Do-it-yourself lifting gates to the garage

Lifting garage doors are the best way to solve the problem of free space. But the problem lies in the high cost of factory models. Therefore, if you have the desire, tools and supplies, you can make them yourself. What will be required in order to make a do-it-yourself lifting gate for your garage? Instructions and drawings will help solve this issue.

Fabrication scheme analysis

Unlike other options, it is not recommended to take a factory model drawing as a basis. In most cases, the web is lifted using a complex system of counterweights and guides. It will be problematic to make such a gate design on your own. But from this drawing, you can take some components.

The lower part is a particular problem. Making moving hinges and an adjustable lift system would be tricky. The way out is to fix the lower part of the door leaf with a system of rollers. The frame will serve as guides. As a result, the scheme will be modernized for the manufacture of the structure with your own hands.

Description of the principle of operation of homemade lifting garage doors:

• The upper rollers are mounted on l-shaped profile pipes. The movement takes place along horizontal guides from a U-shaped profile.
• Lifting is carried out with the help of a counterweight. A hook is welded from the bottom of the gate, to which a steel cable is attached, leading to the roller at the top. The mass of the counterweight depends on the weight of the sash and its height, and is determined empirically.
• Additionally, you can make a swing sash. To do this, stiffeners must be welded onto the door frame.
• The canvas is formed from aluminum or galvanized sheets. It is desirable to make insulation from the inside.

This is a general description of the principle of manufacture and operation of the structure. Details can be adapted to a specific opening, improve the functionality of overhead gates.

Required Consumables

Most often, available material is used for manufacturing. Rolled metal can be purchased at its delivery points, old structures can be used, having previously disassembled them. It is necessary to check the quality of the blanks - the absence of mechanical deformation, rust or other defects.

For the manufacture will require the following materials and components:

• The frame of the gate is made of a corner or a channel. Thickness - from 50 mm and more. It should be noted that a layer of insulation and inner lining will be installed.
• The box should perform two functions - fix the canvas and be a guide for the rollers. To do this, it is recommended to take a channel 30 * 50 * 30 cm.
• Top horizontal rails. They are also made from a channel, but smaller. The width depends on the selected rollers.
• Rollers. There are no special requirements for them, it is important that the surface is rubberized.
• Square pipes. Necessary for the manufacture of additional structures.

The thickness of each component depends on the overall dimensions of the structure. The channel of the box must be at least 3 mm, the frame - from 1.5 mm. For installation, dowels are required, it is recommended to connect the elements of the lifting gate by welding. Mechanical fasteners will not provide the proper quality of connections.

Work sequence

After drawing up a drawing of a lifting garage door, you need to choose the right material and make blanks. Overall dimensions take into account the thickness of the weld. The opening is being prepared - alignment of the walls, checking the dimensions horizontally, vertically and diagonally. Adjustments are made to the drawing.

Work order:

1. Installation of the box and upper horizontal rails. The latter are attached to the ceiling of the garage.
2. According to the obtained dimensions, a frame is made. It should not be 3-5 mm larger than the dimensions of the box. For a tight fit, you can later install a sheet on top of the structure.
3. Mounting on the frame of the lower and upper rollers.
4. Installation of the frame on guides with pre-fixation.
5. Checking the operation of the gate. They need to be opened and closed several times.
6. Formation of a web from sheets of steel.
7. Counterweight adjustment.

Only then can you start priming and painting. For security, it is recommended to put a lock at the bottom.

In the overview video, you can see an example of the manufacture of such a design:

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