Installing a hanging gate: how to do it yourself (24 photos)

At its core, suspended gates resemble conventional sliding gates. The difference is that their guide is fixed not on the side, but on the upper floor beam. Otherwise, the technology is not too complicated, so even a person who has not previously been involved in construction will be able to make hanging gates with his own hands.

What do you need to know before installing an overhead gate?

• the material can be both metal and plastic;
• it is possible to equip overhead gates with automatic or manual drive;
• the option will be very convenient in small areas so as not to lose the space required to open the swing gates;
• no need to spend time clearing the site of snow in front of the entrance;
• Before installation, it is necessary to evaluate the possible distance by which the sash will move;
• the height of the retractable sliding gate is equal to the height of the beam on which they are attached;
• in winter, it is necessary to clear the mechanism with the guide from snow.

Each person evaluates the pros and cons of this type of gate for themselves in order to make the right decision.

Installation procedure for curtain web

The following materials will be required for work: pipes made of metal with a square cross section with a diameter of 0.2 and 0.4 meters, material for manufacturing the web, a 6 mm tube for the guide, pipes with a square cross section for the construction of the entire frame, finishing fittings, drives, guides, welding machine, tools for metal cutting.

Calculations and preparation for work

The first thing to do is install the guide rail. It must be performed qualitatively, because its task is to maintain the weight of the entire suspension structure. The width of the gate is determined as follows: the width of a standard car + 1 meter, but not more than 3 meters in total (except when it is planned to make sliding gates of two wings).

The total weight of the future design must be taken into account when purchasing drives. In construction stores, you can buy ready-made sets of drives and rails.

If you decide to make metal gates, then the steel sheets should have a thickness of at least 3 mm, and a profile pipe will also be needed. According to the drawing with the parameters of future gates marked on it, the perimeter of the pipes is cooked. It is very important to maintain the equal length of the diagonals so that there is no bias that can destroy the entire structure.

Base fabrication

Pillars prepared in advance are concreted into the ground by at least 1.5 meters. In this case, it is absolutely necessary to use the level to avoid skewing and, accordingly, spontaneous opening or closing of the gate. Having finished with the supports, it is time to proceed with the installation of the rollers and the guide. The guide rail is securely attached to the wall or to the gate carrier using special brackets. The part on which the rollers will move should be facing the ground. Now you can suspend the rollers, and the gates on them, without forgetting to first plug both ends of the guide.

More information on casters for curtain gates

One of the most important structural elements is usually included if the product is bought ready-made.If the construction of the gate and the gate is done with your own hands, then you need to know what types of rollers and accessories there are, and which one is suitable in specific conditions.

• Knurled (trailer). It allows you to drive the sash into the trap and fix it, making spontaneous reverse rollback impossible. In addition, the sash will not sag in this case. As a rule, this type of roller is equipped with a special plug from snow and dust.
• Roller bracket. It is necessary in order to reliably keep the sash closed. With its help, the sash will move exactly where you need it even in strong winds.
• Catchers, lower and upper. Mounted on the gate frame at the top and bottom, fixing the sash. In the case of overhead gates, only the upper one matters.
• Side swing limiter. Their function matters if the sash deviates from a vertical position, then they return it to its place.
• Roller carriages. Perform the most important function - the movement of the sash along the guide. They are mounted on the upper beam using a four-hole steel bracket. In turn, a block with a retaining ring, which includes 8 rollers on bearings, is attached to the bracket.

When choosing rollers, you need to focus on factors such as the weight of the gate and the material from which the parts of the support are made. Depending on this, either metal or polymer rollers are selected. Having installed metal rollers, they must be treated with a special low-temperature lubricant. Polymeric ones differ in that their composition in the production includes substances that act as lubricants. The move with such rollers will be softer. In addition, these elements strengthen the very structure of the product. The polymer can withstand temperatures from -80 C to +100 C.

Rollers made of metal, as a rule, are used for the most severe structures, rarely found in ordinary residential areas, where the weight of the gate does not exceed 800 kilograms. They are made of steel, and on top are treated with a special protective coating.

As for the cost, the polymer will be cheaper than steel, the rest depends on the brand and the maximum load indicator.

Hardware Installation

Having finished the basic work on installing the sliding gate, it remains to place all the necessary fittings on the unprotected sections of the product. It is imperative to install special stops to prevent swinging of the wings and generally strengthen the structure. After that, locks and handles are installed.

Adding Automation

Until recently, such technologies seemed fantastic, accessible only to the richest people, but today almost everyone can afford automatic gates. All the necessary equipment is sold in stores at affordable prices. For installation, you can hire a specialist, but you can do it yourself. The convenience of automatic gates is beyond doubt - they can be opened with the remote control without leaving the car

The choice of mechanism must be made taking into account the expected loads. For a private house, this is an average of 10 openings and closures per day. In addition, the more the door leaf weighs, the more powerful the structure should be. There are also different types of drives with additional features like warning lights, antennas, receivers, temperature control, opening speed controller, photocells and much more. Any manufacturer of automation is trying to attract customers with wide functionality.

The order of connecting the automatic mechanism:

• calculate the place where the drive will be installed;
• install the drive base on the channel, use the bolts to attach the drive to it;
• when the gate is in the open position, strengthen the gear rack in the middle of the drive;
• connect the drive by installing limit switches;
• if necessary, connect additional devices - photocells, lamps, etc.

If you are not sure that you will be able to correctly install automation, it may be better to trust the professionals, because the durability of the device depends on this. The service life of an overhead gate is usually 15 years.

Garage door

When buying components for them, you need to pay special attention to the alloy. He must be of the best quality. Installation includes several nuances:

• in the lower part of the structure, you need to fix the bar, which plays the role of a limiter, as well as a profile or seal that does not allow moisture to get inside;
• the shutters are mounted so that there is not even the slightest gap, special overlays can help;
• when installing the frame, it is necessary to use powerful and strong corners;
• the lower side of the corner should not be in contact with the ground, a concrete beam should be made between them. This is done like this: dig a small hole, pour concrete into it, into which then carefully press the channel. The concrete strip should be perfectly parallel to the ground, so a level is useful;
• when assembling the frame, a metal pipe or corner is used. For rigidity, you must make a jumper between the side posts. Then the guides are attached to the ceiling strictly in a horizontal position;
• fitting parts of the product to each other, hinges and gaskets can be used for regulation.

As you can see, installing a hanging gate near a house or in a garage is quite real, and everyone decides to do it on his own or hire specialists - for himself.