Standard sizes of gates and wickets for a private home: optimal width

When arranging a summer cottage or a country house, the question arises of how to make a gate with your own hands. Before starting the work process, you should decide on the type, materials and installation method. Taking into account all the nuances, you can make the gate yourself, without resorting to the help of professionals. Each type of gate is different from each other and has its own characteristics and quality characteristics. They are worth considering in more detail.

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

If you can’t purchase overhead gates, you can make a similar design yourself. We suggest you understand the intricacies of the process.

How to choose a rotary mechanism drive: possible options

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

articulated-lever;
on counterweights.

When making a door system with your own hands, you should immediately decide on the appropriate type. The articulated lever is distinguished by its simplicity and reliability, and therefore is especially popular. The movement of the web is carried out along a predetermined trajectory, and therefore the system requires precise tuning.

The counterweight design involves attaching a steel cable to the bottom of the sash, at the end of which there are concrete blocks and bricks. The cable passes through the winch. If the sash is heavy, this option is preferable.

How to prepare a drawing of a garage door with your own hands: useful information

When starting to develop a drawing for a garage door 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 if you have no experience in developing design documentation. In such a situation, you can use ready-made drawings to make homemade overhead garage doors by changing the dimensions of the future structure.

Materials and tools required for installation

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

From the installation tools you should prepare:

grinder;
welder;
hammer;
screwdriver;
roulette;
drill or hammer drill with drills of various diameters;
spanners;
level;
pencil.

Instructions for making up-and-over garage doors

The assembly procedure for overhead garage doors is as follows:

Illustration	Description of action
	We weld three corners together to form the guide and the box element. The cross section should have 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 it to the elements of the door structure. The groove should point 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 for secure fixation.
	We insert the profile pipe with supports inside the guide. We weld or bolt together the remaining frame elements.
	We make a counterweight. We weld a metal box, inside which we lay bricks.
	We connect together the frame, counterweight and other structural elements.
We check the functionality of the system. We cover the frames with the selected material

We also suggest watching a video that tells you how to make a garage door with your own hands:

Device principle

The design of such fences has remained unchanged for centuries. Only the materials for plowing are changed. To the traditional options (made of simple metal or wood), elegant profiles and polycarbonate are added.

The advantages of plowing are:

ease of assembly and installation
minimum cost when assembling with your own hands
durability
ease of maintenance
Suitable for office areas, technical complexes, garage cooperatives
Variation in sash widths up to fifteen meters

Automation of gate systems

Many homeowners believe that only sliding gate structures are equipped with automation.

However, you can install an automatic opening mechanism on almost any type of gate.

Gate automation must be equipped with high-quality branded mechanisms. They will allow you to automatically open/close the doors in any weather. The device is not afraid of ice and snowdrifts

The automation of swing gates is presented in the form of a lever and also a linear drive. The latter has the form of an oblong box, inside of which there is a screw that drives the gearbox. The body must be made of metal. Its surface is painted with powder coated paint.

The power of the linear electric drive is adjusted to the parameters of the gate. The electric motor is mounted on a support.

In masonry pillars, you can pull out several bricks, then the box will fit inside the support. In this case, the mobile beam should be mounted in the center of the canvas

The installation of different models of linear electric drives has its own nuances. Therefore, the device is connected strictly according to the instructions. Installation work is prohibited during rain and snow.

Lever motors have two levers in their design: one end of each of them is connected to the blade, and the other to the motor.

A planetary gearbox is located in the device body. The product operates on the principle of independent levers.

The lever version of the drive is suitable for operation on many variations of swing gates - the permissible weight of the structure is up to 600 kg. The device allows the doors to open 120 degrees

Sliding gates are usually equipped with drives that have a metal gear in their design. She starts the mechanism. A toothed guide is placed on the sash, moving the blade.

Drives for sliding gates differ in the type of limit switch - it can be magnetic or mechanical. I use the magnetic version more often; it does not freeze in winter and can be used intensively all year round.

Automatic drives improve the comfort of using gate systems, because the driver does not need to leave the car to open/close the gate. Automation can be triggered by motion sensors or using a special control panel - it depends on the device model. When the electricity is turned off, you can open the lock on the doors with a regular key.

If a new gate with automatic control is being designed, it is advisable to place the gate separately.

What material to choose for gates?

The material for the gate should match the color and design of your fence and, preferably, look nice next to the buildings on the site itself. That is, if the fence is wooden, then it is better to make the gate using wood and metal. The metal will serve as a frame and, possibly, decoration. Do not forget to treat the wood in time with special impregnations against insects and rot, so that it does not require immediate replacement, and also cover it with paints and varnishes. This is usually done once every 4-5 years.

The most popular material for fencing a site is corrugated board. It can also be used for the construction of wickets and gates. Advantages of corrugated sheeting: quick and easy installation, a wide variety of colors (there are high-quality imitations of wood, tile and brick), no maintenance procedures during operation, and a low price. For the frame of the structure, you can use metal profiles or pipes (preferably square).

An all-metal structure will last the longest. The minimum service life is 30 years. The only drawback is that it needs to be repainted periodically, but since this is done quite easily and quickly, this cannot be called a serious drawback. Moreover, you can use different paints to diversify the design of your site. But the metal is fire-resistant, durable, can withstand strong impacts and almost any natural disaster.

Types of gates

They are built into the gate complex or mounted between individual pillars. The variety of finished gates is simply amazing. Existing species can be differentiated according to different characteristics, and this must be taken into account before purchasing. Buying and even making a gate with your own hands is much easier than subsequently exchanging, returning or redoing it.

A simple example for a summer residence

Wooden

The most common and economical type, allowing the use of inexpensive environmentally friendly material. The only drawback is its fragility and the need for constant care.

The photo shows design options for a summer cottage.

Wooden structures

From corrugated sheet

They can be made as a temporary or permanent option if the fence is constructed from the same material. Often, doors made of corrugated sheets also include combined ones, in which PFL is used as a means to close the gaping gaps between the rods or components.

Forged

Durable, decorative, solid or made of twigs, with guaranteed long service life. They are considered especially reliable and at the same time extremely decorative. The disadvantages of forged ones include their rather high cost.

However, if the owner has a welding machine, there are no problems in making it yourself, especially if you choose the right material and draw up a preliminary diagram.

Forged elements

Wickets of any type are differentiated into types according to the following characteristics:

according to the material of manufacture: wooden, forged, from metal rods or metal sheets, corrugated sheets, metal profiles and even wood composite and wooden picket fences;
by the presence or absence of a threshold or canopy in the supporting frame (if it is built separately or embedded in swing doors with a gate - this point is of no small importance, as well as the intention in arranging the canopy);
according to the size of the door (standard - 1x2 m, but sometimes it is 140 cm in height);
according to style features (only in metal it is possible to make forged swing doors in about 10 of the most commonly used styles, but real professionals also create options in different styles from profiled sheets);
doors can be of different designs: solid, half, made of rods with closed gaps, simple rectangular, with a rounded top, or even in the form of an object or animal;
by the type of attachment to the gate or support post, which largely determines the category of the gate (swing and forged, swing insulated, solid metal, made of corrugated sheets, etc.);
by type of shutter device, presence of an electronic lock or intercom.

Sketch of forged products

Not every type of gate and wicket can be easily and hassle-free equipped with your own hands. There are a lot of nuances, especially in complex types, which are known only to those who are constantly engaged in the installation and installation of different types of fences and entrances to the territory of the land plot.

DIY gate frame made from corrugated sheets

To correctly create a frame for a gate made of corrugated sheets with a wicket, you need to familiarize yourself with the assembly drawings of the metal structure and adhere to a certain sequence of doing the work yourself.

In accordance with the dimensions indicated in the drawing, the metal pipe is cut at an angle of 45°.
The frame is folded on a flat surface and secured by welding.
The internal dimensions are checked and the diagonals of the resulting frame are compared.
After making adjustments, the frame is finally scalded.
In one leaf, where there is no gate, corners are welded inside the frame for reinforcement.
In the other leaf there is a special opening to which the gate door will be attached.
After preparing the opening for the gate, the door is assembled. The frame of the rectangular gate is assembled according to the finished dimensions.
It is advisable to make the rigidity of the gate door at the same level as the ribs on the leaf.
To give additional rigidity to the structure, metal triangles - “kerchiefs” - are welded in its corners.
Two cross members are welded to the frame.
According to the drawn up drawing, the canopies and bolts are welded into place.
After welding, the scale is ground, primed and the entire structure is painted.

If you still have questions about how to weld a swing gate structure from corrugated sheets, you can watch the video. Plus, there is a method of assembly without using a welding machine using fasteners.

Main features of gates with a wicket

The wicket is the main component of the gate. According to external features, it is made in the same design as the gate. Sometimes deviations are possible: individual decoration, the use of photo printing.

If it is not possible to organize a gate in the gate frame in advance, then it can be made adjacent. This design will play an important role. This design element will relieve the owner from the need to constantly open the gate leaf.

Chic gate combined with a wicket Source in.pinterest.com

Unusual gate with a picture of a tree Source 999.md

Typical garage door sizes

When developing a design drawing, it is important to consider:

Dimensions, number of vehicles placed

The presence of a trunk and the height of the car along with it, as well as the width of the car with side mirrors are taken into account. Features of the entrance to the garage. It is taken into account whether the structure will be built above or below ground level, the presence of turns, and the quality of visibility. How close is the garage to the fence or highway? Door opening method

Whether a gate installation will be required or not. Is it planned to improve this machine or buy a new one?

Gate sizes. A – opening width. H – opening height. h – lintel (lintel). a1 – left shoulder. a2 – right shoulder. L – depth.

Standard

Regardless of whether the gates are homemade or purchased, they must be mounted so that the car can freely enter the garage and at the same time there are gaps on the sides.

For this purpose, 30 cm is added to the width of the machine on each side.

If the width of the car is from 1.8 to 2 m, then the optimal opening width will be 2.5 m. This indicator is considered the most popular among most manufacturers.

The height of garage doors according to GOST for passenger cars is from 2.3 to 2.6 m.

Among owners of dachas and private houses, the following types of sashes with their corresponding sizes are in demand:

swing – 4*2 m;
roller shutters – 4*2.7 m;
sectional – 2.25*2 m;
sliding (sliding) – 3*1.9 m;
lifting with rotation – 2.4*2.2 m.

GOST dimensions of metal garage doors:

https://docs.cntd.ru/document/1200156975
https://docs.cntd.ru/document/1200035573

Minimum

If the area of the plot is small and the owners need to save space as much as possible, then it is allowed to use the minimum dimensional values.

Provided the drive is level, a width of 2 m is sufficient for an ordinary passenger car. For a motorcycle, 1.8 m should be left.

Maximum

There are no legal restrictions. It all depends on the technical capabilities of the manufacturers and the preferences of the owners.

Depending on the method of opening the gate and the cladding material, the dimensional grid of different companies varies.

With the standard configuration, the maximum height is 3.08 m, width – 6 m. Large sashes can be created upon customer request. This often concerns the arrangement of industrial buildings, warehouse hangars, car services and car washes.

Automatic structures

These gates can be easily opened with one press of a button. Pros:

Convenience for homeowners.
An excellent option for people with disabilities.
Long service life.
No dependence on climate or weather. High snowdrifts will not interfere with this design.
Can be opened manually.
Repair will not be difficult.

Of the minuses:

Such models are expensive.
There are many fakes.

How to calculate the dimensions of metal gates?

Whatever gate you are going to install, its size needs to be planned in advance. This will make it possible to calculate the budget that should be allocated for this expense item, as well as to foresee what kind of transport and what size will be able to get into the yard or garage. Let's try to figure out what sizes of metal gates will be most suitable for this or that type.

Is there a standard size for gates? Most likely not, but there is common sense and pragmatism that will allow you to figure out your personal standards. For example, a garage - it does not need a gate 5 meters wide if a maximum of 1 car will enter it.

What if 2? Then maybe they are needed, or maybe it would be better to make 2 garage boxes with separate gates each?

For sliding gates, the optimal dimensions are three meters wide and two meters high. If it may be necessary for a truck to enter the territory, then the width should be already 4 meters with the same height of 2. The difference in price will be within one to two thousand rubles.

4x2 sizes will be more than enough for swing gates. But it should be borne in mind that the larger the automatic swing gate leaves, the more expensive they will be.

With sectional doors, prices for sections, that is, the width and height increments, are very individual. This is influenced by the technological features of each manufacturer. In addition, an important factor influencing the price will be the presence or absence of insulation.

In rolling gates, the size and price are influenced not by any standard restrictions, but by the width of the profile that will be used for certain sizes.

The most popular sizes of metal gates are 3×2 and 4×2 meters. If you decide to order a gate with a width of not 4, but 4.5 meters, then most likely the difference in price will be small - about a thousand rubles. But, if you decide to change the height and instead of the generally accepted two meters add the same half a meter, the difference will be more noticeable - from 5 to 10 thousand rubles.

Yes, and if we are talking about entrance gates, do not forget about the gate. It can either fit into the specified width and height, or increase the overall dimensions. The price of a gate with a wicket built into standard sizes will be less than the cost of a gate whose area is increased due to the area of the wicket.

Advantages and disadvantages

Gates with a built-in wicket door have many advantages. They allow:

accommodate a full-fledged entry group in a limited space;
save money on arranging and ordering a separate entrance;
reduce energy costs when using an automatic control system;
simplify the way to enter private property.

Do not fall for the sellers’ assurances that you can do without a gate. Opening a small door is always easier than moving heavy doors.

The integrated gate also has its disadvantages. This is availability:

threshold, which will be a serious obstacle for an entering person, the passage of a bicycle or a stroller. Every time you have to step over the threshold with the risk of getting caught, or drag various devices for movement;
a limiting upper bar that makes it inconvenient to carry elongated objects that may not fit in height;
the severity of the built-in element, which can lead to sagging of the canvas, decreased rigidity and weakening of the frame. It is necessary to reduce such risks as much as possible. To do this, you need to attach the gate next to the roller supports or hinges.

The design features do not allow you to install a large door, and if a wide, convenient entrance is important to you, choose other options.

The influence of the type of garage door on the size of the opening

Garage doors are distinguished by the principle of their opening/closing. There are several different modern designs of automatic and manual types. Additionally, the possibility of installing a gate to enter the garage is taken into account. It is not always convenient to use the gate.

The dimensions are influenced by the method of their fastening and the place for removing the covering sheet. This could be an area under the ceiling, against a wall, or in front of the garage.

Sectional structures

Type of automatic doors consisting of 3-6 segments. Using runners that automatically guide the door, the gate “crawls” either under the ceiling or onto the side wall. Suitable for installation on the smallest doorways.

When calculating their dimensions, take into account:

the presence of free space under the ceiling (from 10 to 14 centimeters) for storing segments there when the opening is open;
free space of 10 centimeters on both sides of the opening for mounting guides.

Several manufacturers compete on the market, offering doors of several sizes with different pitches in the dimensional grid. Suitable for 1 or 2 car garage.

Roller shutters

Their main feature is the presence of a lintel of 10 centimeters. They are a surface made of steel lamellas that move along guides and, when opened, are rolled into a roll. The height of this roll in the box should go under the ceiling above the opening.

The need to install guides is taken into account - from 13 centimeters. Good automatic garage doors are suitable for small structures. Can be made to order in almost any size. Limitations are imposed by engine power.

Lift-and-turn sashes

They are massive. The principle of their operation is such that when opened, the solid canvas is rotated into a horizontal plane by a special hinge mechanism and rises to the top. They require free space in front of the garage. After opening, the door remains at the top of the opening, reducing it by 20-25 centimeters.

The lifting type of mechanisms is designed for installation in garages for one car. The mechanism is durable and reliable. Due to the load of the structure on the side walls, their reinforcement is required.

Swing

Traditional doors that do not require the installation of additional mechanisms and equipment. They are a frame with two doors on hinges. Requires free space in front of the garage. They have no restrictions in manufacturing.

Sliding gates

They consist of one or two canvases that roll along guides along the entrance. Calculations for their installation should take into account that on the side of the opening on the wall there should be as much free space as the opening itself occupies. They are most in demand at manufacturing enterprises where special equipment operates. The maximum possible dimensions are 40x20 meters.

Materials for production

The choice depends on the raw materials of the main part of the fence, the design idea and the financial capabilities of the owners.

Tree

Wooden gates with a wicket are a harmonious addition to a large house made of fresh logs. Combined with elements of carving and forging.

The wood must first be thoroughly treated from moisture, insects (antiseptics, impregnations), fire (fire retardants). Such protection will significantly extend the service life of the structure without loss of appearance.

To highlight the beauty of the natural texture, as well as protect the wood from environmental influences, we recommend that you read the following articles:

Rating of wood antiseptics
Variety of wood impregnations
Protective wood coating for exterior use

The materials for wooden gates are often:

fence;
edged board;
timber

Among the advantages of wood:

Natural and environmentally friendly raw materials.
Assembling the elements is simple and quick.
A beautiful type of material, which is complemented by figured carved elements.
Repair individual parts without harm.
No expensive tools or equipment are needed for installation.

Disadvantages of wood - limited service life due to exposure to moisture and other external factors. Repeated treatment with protective solutions will be required after 3-5 years.

Corrugated sheet

With skillful fastening, gates made of corrugated sheets will become beautiful and durable. These are profiled steel sheets with a galvanized protective layer. Sold in different colors.

Advantages of corrugated sheets:

a light weight;
ease of installation;
low price;
choice of color coating;
long service life;
resistance to external factors;
does not require maintenance.

No significant shortcomings were found, but some owners believe that the profiled sheet does not look beautiful.

There are not many such people, so corrugated sheeting is becoming increasingly popular among residents of the private sector.

Users often search for:

Brand of corrugated fence
How to screw a corrugated sheet to a fence

One type of profiled sheet is Euro picket fence. These are metal profile strips with a protective decorative layer, a successful imitation of a wooden fence. Euro picket fence is a good basis for a modern fence that will look beautiful and reliably protect the site.

Forging

Forged elements are an addition to the finished structure. The use of transparent gratings with forged patterns is rare, since not every owner wants his yard to be visible. To prevent the yard from being visible from the street, the fence is often lined with polycarbonate sheets.

Forging patterns is difficult. This requires skills and equipment. It’s easier to buy ready-made elements or order from specialists.

Artistic forging is considered the most expensive and elite decoration, since all stages of the work are performed by hand by a craftsman.

Among the advantages:

strength;
resistance to moisture, temperature changes;
combination with other materials;
long service life;
forging according to individual sketches.

The main disadvantage is the high cost.

Wrought iron will have to be periodically treated with anti-corrosion agents.

Read more in the article about types of wrought iron fences.

Additional options

These are not all the possibilities to diversify the design or its appearance. They improve the appearance, increasing the ease of operation of the gate.

When choosing, you need to pay attention to the type of profile

Glazing and ventilation grilles

Sectional garage doors can have windows. They are usually located in the upper third of the valve, although it is possible in the middle or somewhere else. If you spend a lot of time in the garage during the day, it makes sense to order a large area of glazing so that there is enough light. This will save on electricity bills - you don’t have to use electric light during the daytime.

Glazing may occupy a small area, or it may cover everything tightly.

A special profile is inserted into the sections to secure sheets of transparent polyurethane or acrylic. Acrylic is cheaper, but it quickly changes color and loses transparency. So this is not an option. Sheet polycarbonate will last longer - it does not become cloudy for a long time, but it costs more.

When deciding whether you need glazing or not, take into account the effect of sunlight on the paint - most likely, the paint on the car will fade. Ventilation problem can be easily solved

Ventilation problem can be easily solved

With ventilation grilles, everything is easy to solve. The garage must have ventilation. If, during construction, vents were made for air intake/removal in the walls, there is no need for additional ventilation grilles. If you forgot about ventilation, it is easier to install grilles in the door leaf (but hardly cheaper) than to make holes in the walls.

Built-in gate (door)

Raising sectional doors every time you need to enter/exit the garage is very inconvenient. It's good if there are doors somewhere on the side. If not, you can make a gate in the plane of the canvas. But it is worth knowing that this will greatly affect the cost: the system is complex and expensive.

Doors in the plane of sectional doors - convenient but expensive

The gate can be with or without a threshold. The second option is more convenient: you can roll out a bicycle or garden equipment without opening the gate. But it is not always offered and not by all manufacturers.

Security and automation equipment

When installing an automatic drive, the kit usually includes one (sometimes two) control panel/key fob). If you need additional ones, they can be ordered.

Automatic sectional garage doors have a lot of advantages, but they also have many disadvantages, the main one being that their performance depends on the availability of power. To get rid of this problem, you can install a battery or install a manual unlocking system (described above).

To increase security, motion sensors are installed

One more thing: automatic gates pose a potential threat. Most often, animals and children suffer, sometimes it affects the elderly. You can increase safety by installing photocells. If a moving object appears in their line of sight, they will turn off the power and the movement of the canvas will stop.

Another option is to install a warning light. It turns on and gives light signals all the time the electric drive is running.

Manual gate lifting unit

If large sectional garage doors are not equipped with an electric drive, serious forces must be applied when opening and closing. To reduce the effort, install a manual gate lifting unit (usually a chain gearbox).

The manual gate lifting unit will facilitate work in the absence of electricity

It is recommended for installation on a canvas with a height of more than 2 meters, the maximum area is 15 square meters. m.

Types of gates by opening method

Modern gates are made with different opening mechanisms. Each one is convenient in its own way. Such designs have a wide range, so each owner will be able to choose an option according to personal preferences.

Swing. Such designs are considered the most common. They are practical, convenient, and have a low manufacturing cost. Made from different materials. Swing gates are easy to install and serve reliably without breakdowns for many years.
Sliding or sliding. Usually they are canvases that shift when opened along the plane of the fence to one side. Such options are often equipped with an automatic mechanism, less often they are installed on rollers and opened manually. The design is easy to open and does not take up much space.
Swivel and tilt. They have an automatic complex mechanism with a large number of rollers. The installed guides are responsible for the position of the gate. The design is easy to operate manually in the absence of electricity.
Automatic. The structures have an electromechanical drive. It opens the gate in one smooth motion in seconds. Such gates have an interesting design. The main thing is to first make a niche to hide the canvas of the required size.

On a note! The design is allowed on gates of different opening methods. At the same time, do not forget about caring for the working mechanism.

Forged metal gates with polycarbonate installation Source kowka.net

Sliding gates made of wood and forged parts Source fi.pinterest.com

Black gate with an arch and a sliding mechanism with a central wicket Source rolling-hitech.ru

Beautiful gates made of metal and polycarbonate Source yandex.com

Should I choose standard gate sizes?

It is difficult to talk specifically about any size, because openings for garage doors, entrances to sites, industrial plants and others always vary. The question arises: why is it necessary to think in advance about the future dimensions of the structure, if the manufacturer can offer sliding gates of almost any size?

Indeed, the market is overflowing with various options, but if you plan the dimensions of sliding gates in time and correctly, this will help save you tens of thousands of rubles.

Let's say you're going to make a gate on your property, but you're not entirely sure what width and height will suit you

First of all, it is important to decide what kind of transport is being entered into the territory. Will it be a passenger car, a truck or several gazelles at once?

If you use only passenger cars, then calculating the standard dimensions of sliding gates will not be difficult. Are automatic garage doors standard sizes? On average, the width of the car reaches 2 m, while you will need a little space on the sides so that the vehicle can drive in unhindered and another 50 centimeters.

The result is about 3m wide. A height of about two meters will be quite sufficient. It is better not to order taller designs, because every extra centimeter of the gate is more expensive: even if you take 10 centimeters more, you will have to overpay.

Few people are willing to pay about 5 thousand rubles for such a short length.

For passenger cars, the optimal size for sliding gates is considered to be a width of 3 meters and a height of 2 meters.

What is standard size? This is the size of the structure that is most often ordered and installed. Experience shows that this definition means a gate measuring 2 meters high and 4 meters wide.

The manufacturer always makes these structures in advance and they never remain in stock for a long time. Many companies are ready to make a fairly large discount on just such gates.

Mixed structures

This is the most common type, combining both through and tightly closed structures. They are most often closed at the bottom, and forged elements are used at the top. Also, you can make the lower and upper parts open, and the middle a closed structure.

Various photos of such gates with a wicket, as well as the price of gates with a wicket, can be easily found on the Internet. If the local area is small, but you need to place both a gate for incoming cars and a gate for people, it is permissible to place the gate directly at the gate. This option will significantly save the already small space.

Alternative to swing gates

If swing gates do not suit you due to the opening area of the gate, look at possible drawings of sliding gates. Perhaps build them yourself. Only such gates will become twice as heavy. Because instead of the area of two swing doors, here they will be welded together. A cone will also be added at one end of this design.

It is necessary to completely cover the entry space. Therefore, manually moving such gates along one line along the fence is problematic.

Their length for a standard estate gate is four meters. The driving angle adds at least another 1.6 meters. The fastening is radically different from swing ones.

Along the length of the gate, a profile-slide is installed at the bottom to move the structure along it. On both sides of them there are rectangles embedded in concrete with a height slightly higher than the gate with a distance between the verticals of 10-15 cm. The frame moves through them, and when closed they hold it. On one side, you concrete the platform for two meters, and on it you strengthen the continuation of the profile and the entire movement mechanism.

You can also download a drawing of a garage door on the website. Below we will talk about one garage structure.

Let's pay attention to installation

The gates are mounted on side posts made of pipes with a diameter of 10 cm, a welded pair of corners or ready-made profiles. They are concreted to a depth of at least a meter so that the frost does not “drive” the gates.

The height is enough to be two meters, the same width of each door. They swing open either immediately or each separately, into the yard or out. This needs to be thought through right away. They are hung on hinges that are well lubricated with a graphite mixture so that they do not creak.

When closed, if there is no opening mechanism, they are fixed in several ways. Either transversely with an inch pipe mounted on a pair of hooks for each plow, or with fasteners at the junction of the mortars, mounted in the concrete. The lower fastening will also be needed in the case of simply fixing each plow.

The cladding, painted corrugated sheeting or polycarbonate, is attached to the frames with bolts or self-tapping screws. The last hardware per square meter of fastening is needed eight to ten pieces.

You leave the last material in its translucency or paint it with a color of your choice. The corrugated sheeting, which continues in the form of a fence from the gate along the entire length of the front part of the estate, looks good.

The disadvantage of the goal format is its large turn. This is a particular drawback for winters, when a lot of snow must be cleared in order to open the gate.

Concept of standard

First of all, it should be noted that there are no generally accepted and universally used standard values for determining dimensions, in particular width. They simply cannot be established at the state level due to the existence of so many factors.

A wide variety of brands and models of cars, which can vary significantly in size.
The purpose of the gate itself. They can be industrial, intended for installation at various production and industrial facilities, and garage, that is, used for private garages, which are almost always smaller in size.
The option for entering the garage may also vary. What matters here is the location of the object above or below the zero level, and the angle of rotation from the driveway.
Significant differences in the structure of different types of gates. For example, for the width of sectional doors, the size of the standard component panels matters.
Manufacturer. Each manufacturer introduces its own standards, as it targets different markets.
Assignment by number of cars. If we talk only about garage doors, then the dimensions of the garage itself and how many cars should and can be there at the same time also mean a lot.

Therefore, it makes sense to consider standard gate sizes only in relation to these factors.

Lifting lattice gates

This type of gate is usually made of wood.

Lifting lattice gates

Lately they have been used infrequently. The hinged gate legs (upper and lower) are hung on axles in paired gate posts. A counterweight is attached to the end of the top rail, balancing the sash with the picket batten. The sash is hinged to the upper and lower legs. A locking device is made on the paired gate posts, and a cord is attached to lower and raise the gate.

Advantages:

Covers openings up to 3 m.
Can be made from scrap material.

Flaws:

Inconvenient to use;
Unaesthetic.

Gate design and styling

Depends on the taste and capabilities of the owners.

An important condition when choosing decor is compatibility with the façade of the house and the roof. When choosing colors it is also worth considering this factor. Contrasting tones are allowed.

Sometimes the poles are supplemented with street lamps, adding brightness to the estate at night. The doors are decorated with small carved figures, forged patterns, and interesting designs. Lovers of minimalism limit themselves to selecting exquisite material for the gate, without using unnecessary decorations.

Below are different design styles in which you can design fence structures.

Loft

A strict direction that many associate with unfinished renovations.

The main features of a loft:

rough, unpolished wood;
brick pillars;
concrete slabs without finishing;
metal without painting.

The color scheme is predominantly dark tones of gray, black, brown. Playing in contrast is allowed - red with black, white with brown. The lines are simple, without patterns.

Gates in the loft style are rough doors made of wood and iron, reminiscent of the doors of production workshops.

Modern

Vivid examples of fence structures in this style:

made of aluminum horizontal profiles;
forged openwork, ornate elements;
metal multi-colored doors.

The main requirement is wavy, winding lines, angles, plant motifs.

In the Art Nouveau style, forged sliding gates are most often created, which are distinguished by their modern design and long service life.

So that what is happening on the site is not visible, the background of the forging is made of polycarbonate sheets, wood, and corrugated sheets.

Provence

The fence is decorated in an antique style. This is an example of a harmonious combination of stone and wood.

It is recommended to lay out the pillars from sandstones and limestones in warm colors.

Granite won't work. The stones should be reminiscent of the origin of the style - the southern French coast.

The doors are covered with wood and painted in the following colors:

lilac;
turquoise;
lilac;
beige;
light green.

The fence should give the impression of an old structure. Scuff marks are deliberately left on the surface. It is allowed to use forging - simple elements without patterns. Garden plants in pots are hung on sections or climbing roses are planted around the perimeter.

An example of Provence is a gate made of wooden picket fence, painted white on stone pillars.

High tech

A direction that is designed to show a successful combination of minimalist details and expressive design.

Suitable materials for creating sashes:

pipes;
polycarbonate;
Rabitz;
gabions;
steel sheets;
terrace board;
aluminum parts, profiles;
wood with emphasized structure.

The pillars are erected from metal, concrete, and well-polished stone.

For cladding, it is better to place pipes, boards or profiles in a horizontal position, emphasizing the originality of the solution. For high-tech, it is appropriate to purchase ready-made paneled structures.

Selection of box and canvas - nuances of high-quality installation

When ordering an entrance door, it is important to accurately determine the size of the opening in which it will be installed. It is especially difficult to take correct measurements when a new model is purchased in advance, and the old one has not yet been dismantled - the true width of the entrance door to the house is unknown

Free measuring is hampered by decorative elements: cashing on one side, slope on the other. Of course, immediately dismantling the door completely is not a feasible task, but you should not interfere with the dismantling of the decorations to obtain the correct dimensions of the opening; subsequently, this will guarantee fast and high-quality installation work.

When planning installation in an opening, you need to ensure that the new structure fits freely in it

Moreover, it is important to take into account the installation gaps sufficient to install the door in a strictly vertical position, place fasteners and insulation. The gap width of 2 cm allows you to qualitatively fill it with polyurethane foam, ensuring reliable insulation

Doors with additional side leaves, which, if necessary, expand the doorway Source domsdelat.ru

Most often, the box is purchased complete with canvas. However, sometimes it becomes necessary to buy it separately, for example, in an increased width, in order to avoid an additional slope device. It is more practical to choose a kit rather than a finished product; it will be possible to assemble and adjust it “on site”. If you purchase a ready-made door block, careful monitoring of its compliance with the door leaf is necessary.

Entry door installation steps:

Preparation of the opening: dismantling the old door, necessary alignment of the planes, clearing the opening of debris.
Installation of the door block with alignment and fastening.
Adjusting the blade, or all the blades together in the box, monitoring the smooth closing and opening, checking the operation of the installed locks.
Filling the installation gap with foam, if necessary, with additional thermal insulation materials.
Installation of decorative elements and fittings.

Professionalism is the key to success

It is quite obvious that installing an entrance door to a private home is a responsible and serious matter. A prerequisite for rational selection, purchase, and installation is long, trouble-free operation.

It is important to link the standard size of the front door to a house with design solutions, but the main emphasis should be on ensuring security. Therefore, at each stage, consultations with competent people are necessary.

“Correct” and at the same time beautiful doors are completely compatible Source sitysun.ru

Gate width per site

The standard width required for passenger cars to enter is about 2.4 meters. However, it is worth remembering that there are situations when the help of a truck is required; its width is more than 2.5 meters. Accordingly, in most cases, a three-meter wide opening is expanded.

The minimum driving distance depends in most cases on the minimum turning radius of the vehicle. Let’s say that the value between the outer edges of the roadway and the doors is equal to or greater than the turning radius of the car, then a car driving almost perpendicularly will pass freely relative to both sides. The distance is less than the turning radius, it is possible to enter at a certain angle, but the rear axle can skid excessively. Not every driver can easily handle this turn. It’s not difficult to drive in this way several times, but few people are ready to subject themselves and their car to tests every day. There are several options for resolving this issue.

For these situations, it is initially better to provide a deliberately wide opening of about 3.5-5 meters. This seems like a very impressive distance, but it will be much easier to make races. Convenient gates will please inexperienced drivers who find it difficult to cope with a difficult drive

However, it is important to consider that the optimal width is proportional to the fence design. Too large massive sections do not look good together with a fragile corrugated sheet fence. Another option is to retreat about 1-1.5 meters deep into the site

Of course, part of the yard will be stolen, but opening inward will obviously take more. You can ensure that you enter at the desired angle. Also, if you move the gate, you will get a small recess that you can park a car in, sometimes it is not necessary to drive it inside the yard. The average turning radius is approximately 6 meters, trucks - 7 meters, fire trucks, cars equipped with external ladders - 10 meters. Initially, such a minimum seems too large, but the correct decision to choose the width comes later, when the sections actually begin to be used.

Choosing a style and shape

The entrance and entry to the site must be in harmony with the fenced area and everything that is located on it - the house, other buildings, landscape design. A multi-level cottage with bay windows and turrets is unlikely to look impressive behind a standard gate made of corrugated sheets. A small, siding-clad house with a simple shape will get lost against the background of a massive forged structure with many decorative elements.

Another important point is the “permeability” of gates and fences:

Solid doors will not only protect the residents of the house from prying eyes, but will also allow the area to be insulated to some extent, protecting it from strong gusts of wind and drafts. This may be relevant for households located in open areas or elevated areas.
Mesh, lattice and openwork structures, on the contrary, will open the estate to the eyes of passers-by, allowing them to admire its design and the appearance of the house. This option is recommended for small areas, since a solid fence in this case will visually limit the space.

You can also choose a combined optionSource www.masterovit.ru

Beautiful examples for inspiration

Everyone has their own criteria for beauty: some like rich decoration, others see aesthetics in minimalism. If you want to make the gate primarily a decoration, so to speak, the “face” of your home, choose complex designs: use forging or welding of metal, as well as artistic wood carving.

For example, in the first example, the gate depicts a stone bridge with lanterns and railings, as well as a fisherman in a boat. On the second there is a beautiful gate with an amazing ornament around the edge and a complex plot.

For something simpler, but no less visually attractive, imitation forging is suitable: as in the example below. Wood-look corrugated sheets, metal frames and decorative hinges give the structure a special charm.

If the gate must be primarily functional, and design is a secondary matter, choose universal modern solutions. Gate shutters should be minimalist with geometric inserts: these will not go out of style for many years.

For example, on the left are WPC doors in a stylish graphite shade. Through holes in the center serve as both decoration and allow the hosts to see the guests, and the guests to see the hosts.

The example on the right is as simple as possible, but in line with modern trends. Owners and designers are gradually abandoning 3-meter blind fences in favor of neat fences - these do not block the view or spoil the landscape. It is especially important if the house is located in a picturesque area.

When choosing a gate design, remember: you need something functional, comfortable and beautiful! See photos of gates for a private house in the gallery and choose the most suitable ones.