It’s very easy to build sliding gates with your own hands, if you know how to do it right. In addition, they can be constructed from completely accessible materials: a metal corner, fittings, channel, as well as the corresponding accessories. All elements of the movable mechanism must be of high quality, since the gate will be used often and should not break quickly.
Do-it-yourself sliding
gates are best done in areas that are small in size. They will help to save usable space.
The most important element of this type of gate is the support beam. But if the guide parts are attached to that part of the fence where the mobile part will go, then you can do without it. Additionally, a groove should be made below. Wheels will ride on it, and the frame will not “walk” at the same time. This gutter is best made of concrete. The wheels can be made of dense and very durable rubber, otherwise they will quickly wear out.
Now we will consider how do-it-yourself sliding gates are made using a supporting beam. So, for the construction you need racks, a metal channel up to 6 meters long, several powerful bearings. The frame of the future gate itself can be made of a metal profile. The main advantage of the presented design is that, regardless of the position of the frame, the load on the beam will be the same.
Do-it-yourself sliding gates are made as follows. First you need to prepare the territory for work. It is also necessary to determine the size of the opening. The most optimal width is 3-3.5 m. The racks for the frame should be carefully concreted to a depth of 1 m. The height of these supports should be about 2-2.5 m.
It is good if the beam is removable. When mounting the supports, the level must be strictly observed. Mount the beam preferably on top of the consoles. At the same time, the frame of the movable part of the gate together with the support rollers should already be suspended from it. Accessories for sliding gates must be very durable.
A frame made, for example, from a corner, can be finished with different materials. You can weld rods to the upper and lower frame elements or use several sheets of metal profiles. After the frame is made and the gates are completely ready, they should be painted, embed the lock and handle. Next, you will need to monitor the design, clean the rust in time, and update the finish coating.
Sliding automatic gates, which will be controlled by a special remote control, can also be done independently. It is only necessary to choose a high-quality management system. In addition, you should purchase locking and unlocking keys, which will have to be used in the absence of electricity or structural failure. Naturally, without special sensors, the task of which is to respond to signals from the control panel, the gates will not work. All these items should be bought in specialized stores with a good reputation and carefully checked quality certificates. Good luck