How to make the overhead door?

Up-and-over doors have become particularly popular today. More and more people choose them. They will reliably protect the premises from hacking and at the same time will not take up much space.

Previously, all the gates were the same, with large heavy metal doors, painted in unpleasant colors. To date, they have changed dramatically in terms of design, materials and appearance. In order for the car to remain safe and secure, choose a garage with reliable swing gates. A distinctive feature from other models is their unusual design. This gate is the most convenient and reliable type of garage construction, which is quite expensive.

When installing this type of gate, it is necessary to observe several conditions necessary for further high-quality operation. First of all, it is the size of the opening. The width must be no more than 5 meters, and the height is not less than 2.85 m. The distance from the wall to the edge of the opening for installing guides must be at least 120 mm, from the ceiling to the upper edge of the opening 210 mm.

Arranged design is quite simple. The gate rotates around its own axis, moving from a vertical to a horizontal position and vice versa. Their constituent element is a frame that is attached to the opening of the room or behind it and is the most important element for opening the gate. In most cases, it is made from pipes with a rectangular section.

When opening, the roller mechanism and lifting arms are activated, which move the door leaf along the guides and fasten it under the ceiling of the room. The bottom rises, creating, thus, a peak. During the closing of the gate, the compensation springs immediately stretch, and when they are open, they are in the normal state.

It is known that you can make automatic designs to order. But, despite the difficulties in manufacturing, they can be designed by yourself.

Performing the drawing of the product, it is necessary to identify the main points on it:

• the size of the wall;
• opening parameters;
• the size of the main racks;
• junction points;
• length of guides and tires.

If necessary, you can use ready-made sketches of these models by selecting the desired drawing. Getting started pre-work be sure to read the basic principle of work, as well as the specifics of the installation of this design.

According to state standards and norms, this design is presented in three types:

• Lifting-sectional design, consisting not of a solid web, but of several sections, which are fastened together by loops. There are usually three loops at the edges and in the middle. On the sides of the gate are guides with notches, which are installed rollers.When the section is opened, they move along the grooves in the guides, one after another rise upwards. When opening such a gate, the top panel is displaced relative to the previous one, and an arc is formed. Such gates have good thermal insulation, reduce the distance for access to the garage, but have a complex and expensive structure. Used mainly in industrial areas.

• Lifting and swiveling design the most optimal and easy to use, despite its cost. When opened, it falls horizontally and protrudes slightly outwards. It is easy to use and install. Hacking it is quite difficult.

• Vertical lifting structure It is usually used in industrial premises with a large ceiling height.

If you decide to make an overhead door on your own, then you need to make measurements and sketch a drawing, prepare the necessary tools and materials for this, namely:

• return springs;
• brackets;
• counterweights;
• cable;

• roulette wheel;
• level;
• drill;
• components for the manufacture of the sash;
• welding machine;

• corner;
• screwdrivers;
• profile tube;
• channel;
• guide runners;
• finishing metal and so on.

Materials required for the manufacture of overhead doors with their hands:

• timber from a tree with a section of 100x100 and 120x80 mm;
• 2 springs with an inner diameter of 30 mm;
• corners 40x40 and 4 mm thick;
• anchor bolts and screws;
• steel bar with a diameter of 8 mm.

Before installing the structure, it is necessary to take into account some nuances. Sometimes the installation of the product is not possible, since it is mounted only in rectangular openings. The height of the opening is reduced when the gate is open. In case the construction flap is sheathed with a solid web, it is dismantled, changing the whole trim.

The main components of the structure:

• frame, which is the main element, all other parts are attached to it;
• swing-type leaf, which is mounted in a steel frame;
• spring required for closing with manual control;
• mechanism for making the sash.

The mechanism that forces the sash to work is best made from lightweight materials, which will reduce the load on the product, thereby prolonging its long-term use. Next, select the mechanism that is used to open the sash.The hinge is most common because of its simplicity as well as reliability. You can also choose the mechanism on the counterweights. It is used in the construction of overall heavy gate.

The following stages of installation include:

• Assembling the box of three bars, fastened together with corners or metal plates. Bars deepen into the floor not less than 2 cm.
• Hinges are installed. At the top under the roof install the upper bracket.
• Make shutters, cutting off metal corners to necessary length. With the help of a welding machine, they make a frame into which the sash elements are mounted and all are fastened with screws.

• Installation of rails - parts of the product, into which the hinged rollers lead. They should move easily and normally.
• To secure the lifting mechanism pre-assemble the sash.
• Fastening the hinge to the sash. For this, hinges are baited. Levers should move freely and be parallel to each other.
• The connection of counterweights and springs mounted on the guide bracket. The springs must be fixed to the left and right of the sash in parallel.
• Pads are installed on the ends of the product.
• Plaster joints.
• Mount the castle. You can control the process of opening the gate using the remote control.

When installing the product, you must:

• measure and make a frame;
• measure the diagonal of the entire opening;
• the elements of the frame of the canvas must be grabbed with the help of a welding machine so that the sash easily passes through and the gaps are minimal;
• weld the jumpers and all the frames with the apparatus;
• put jumpers;

• clean weld seams;
• weld metal sheet on one side;
• walk primer, degrease, apply paint to the surface of the sash;
• adjust springs and lifts;
• install fittings;
• attach the bottom handles on both sides;
• on the inside of the product place the heck;
• the gates are ready.

Self-made lifting-swiveling models have some advantages over other types of gates. Among the main ones:

• solid durable canvas creates reliable protection against burglary and theft;
• have anti-corrosion properties and resistance to other environmental factors;
• due to their design do not take up much space when open;
• do not require finishing with various facing materials;

• it is possible to decorate with any inserts;
• open manually and using the remote control;
• possibility of installing single and double gates;
• conveniently open, rising up, and do not take up much space;
• have good sound insulation;
• do not fail in frost and high humidity.

Reinforced overhead doors are the most reliable and look like a shield. The original modern appearance, decorated from a variety of materials, has many colors. The design is very reliable and can only be demolished with special equipment.

Work should be taken with all responsibility. Making the gate with your own hands, you need to strictly follow the instructions, carefully calculate and use ready-made schemes. Even a small mistake can lead to a problem in the mechanism.

For visual instructions on the manufacture of overhead doors, see below.