Timely car maintenance is a guarantee that it will be operated for a long time and safely. And if for residents of large cities constant monitoring of the condition of the car is available at any time in any car service, then in remote areas there are certain difficulties. To alleviate their plight, many owners are looking for simpler ways of routine inspections of vehicles. In such cases, a do-it-yourself flyover is erected.
Simple construction
The design features of many cars require a routine inspection and repair of many components and mechanisms just under the vehicle. If the groundwater level on the site allows, you can build a full viewing hole. However, its construction will require a lot of costs, so many prefer an alternative. Do-it-yourself flyover in this case is a more profitable solution. If the garage is spacious, then it can be built from, for example, railway sleepers. True, it will be a massive structure, which is quite difficult to move.
The simplest is the design, when the car can call on the flyover with front or rear wheels. It consists of two elements (approximately 40 cm wide) that are welded from a corner of steel. Sideways such a flyover (do-it-yourself it is erected rather quickly) has the shape of a trapezoid, it is best to make stops on the sides of its plane - they will protect the car from the exit. It is important to remember that when a car arrives at such a structure, it is important to install linings under the wheels - they will prevent the car from rolling down. And most importantly - the overpass must be installed on a flat surface.
Complex construction
If the size of the site allows, you can create a full flyover. Consider its main features.
1. The car area must be at least one meter above the ground.
2. Supports are made of steel pipes with a diameter of 80 to 100 mm, which are installed in pre-concreted pits.
3. A full-sized flyover with your own hands should be dug to a depth that is below the depth of freezing of the soil.
It is equally important to choose high-quality and reliable materials. For example, the inclined part for arrival and the very platform on which the car will stand is best created from a steel channel. It is very important to install end stops.
By the way, you can make the flyover and more functional and universal. For example, it can be used for both passenger and freight vehicles. In addition, you can provide a ladder, a step and even a water drainage system - in this case, the structure can be operated as a sink.
Calculation is important
Before you make a flyover with your own hands, it is important to correctly conduct all the calculations. To do this, consider the sizes of the elements used. It is important to consider the margin of safety - this will protect the installation from deformation during operation, in addition, it will be possible to inspect heavier cars. This design can be completely welded, and may consist of individual elements that will be connected using bolts.
Whatever flyover is used (with own hands made of wood or other material erected or ready from the factory), the main thing is that it is reliable and safe in operation.