Every owner of a private home, be it a country house or a building for permanent residence, upon completion of construction is faced with the task of installing a gate. In fact, the gates offered on the modern construction market, photos of which can be seen in the article, can satisfy any practical and aesthetic needs.
The choice of design is a responsible task, since its purpose is not only to protect the site from intruders. A correctly selected gate for a private house, a photo version of which can be seen below, is a decoration of the entire architectural ensemble and its face. After all, they are the ones who create the first impression of the owner. Therefore, when deciding the issue, one should proceed, on the one hand, from the point of view of the practicality of the material used, and on the other hand, from design considerations. It is important that the design does not violate the overall harmony. Even beautiful gates and gates themselves can look ridiculous if they are stylistically inappropriate to the house, other buildings and the fence.
When deciding on the installation of gates, first of all, you need to decide on the material.
Materials
Wood
Wooden gates for a private home, photos of which you will see below, are a very popular solution. The reason for this is a number of advantages that wood has. These include:
- Environmental safety of the material.
- Easy to install the structure and the ability to do this work yourself, without the help of professionals.
- Relative lightness of construction.
- The ability to do installation without expensive and complex equipment.
The main disadvantage of structures made from natural wood is their flammability. Therefore, they are unsafe in terms of fire. In addition, such structures require regular procedures to ensure their safety and include:
- Touch-up and repair.
- Treatment with antiseptic compounds to prevent rotting and fungal damage.
Another disadvantage is the difference in weight that occurs when dry weather changes to rainy due to the ability of wood to absorb moisture. The result may be their deformation.
Corrugated sheet
Gate options for a private home include structures made from corrugated sheets. This material is profiled galvanized steel sheets. Fences and gates for a private home, made of corrugated board, are a widespread design. The reason for this is the numerous advantages that this material has. These include:
- the ability to choose any color to suit your taste;
- relatively low cost;
- ease of installation;
- small weight;
- durability;
- no need for constant care;
- numerous design options.
The main disadvantage of structures made from this material is their lack of sophistication from the point of view of aesthetic nature. However, if you show your imagination, you can choose an interesting color and also decorate the gates around the perimeter in an original way. As a result, the gates for the house, photos of which you will see below, will look very attractive.
Euro picket fence
It is a variation of the previous material and consists of profiled metal strips with a polymer coating. Metal picket fence structures have an aesthetic and modern appearance.
Forged metal
Forging allows you to create exceptionally beautiful gates; photo versions of such gates are presented below - and each of them can safely be called a work of art. The disadvantage of this solution is its high cost. Only fairly wealthy owners of private houses can afford to install a forged structure. At the same time, forged gates and wickets, photos of which you will see below, have the following number of advantages:
- durability;
- high level of strength and wear resistance;
- aesthetic appeal;
- Possibility of making custom-made gates;
- compatibility with any other materials;
- providing visibility.
However, some people perceive this last advantage as a disadvantage. In this case, in order to hide the situation in the yard from the views of passers-by, you can attach polycarbonate sheets to the gate.
The downside is the large mass, which requires pouring a solid foundation and installing heavy pillars during installation.
In addition to wood and metal, polymer materials can also be used: vinyl and slate.
The most beautiful gate in the world
And now - the most beautiful gate in the world, installed at the entrance to the territory of a country house, palace ensemble, on the main squares of cities in Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Russia.
Czech Republic and Hungary
One of the castles in the Czech Republic has an amazing gate. The central arc of the fixed arch is decorated with volutes and acanthuses. In the center of the composition is the family coat of arms and the crown of the owners. The design of the doors and side grilles is very airy, in contrast to the main part of the structure.
Photo No. 25: gates in the Czech Republic (Prague)
Beautiful baroque gate on the square in front of Ferted Castle in Hungary. The pattern is openwork, it does not block the light even on cloudy days.
Photo No. 26: Gate at Ferted Castle (Hungary)
Spain and Italy
In Barcelona (Spain) there are original gates by Gaudí in the Art Nouveau style.
Photo No. 27: gates by Gaudi (Barcelona, Italy)
A beautiful forged gate can be seen in an open-air museum in Italy.
Photo No. 28: gate in Italy, entrance to the open-air park museum
Germany and Austria
The compositions of Austrian and German masters are original. Visitors to the Bellweber castle ensemble (Austria) are greeted by a majestic forged structure. Simple doors made of vertical rods are complemented by a baroque arch. At the top of the gate there is a large crown.
Photo No. 29: Gate at Bellweber Castle (Austria)
The Salzburg street arch features a wrought iron gate from 1885, created by Karl Fiedler. With its entire appearance, the structure leading to the cemetery calls for humility and sorrow.
Photo No. 30: gate by Karl Fiedler (Salzburg)
The gates in the city of Würzburg (Germany) look majestic and monumental.
Photo No. 31: gate in Wurzburg (Germany)
Russia and Argentina
In Argentina, the entrance to the park in the city of Mendoza deserves special attention. Agree, forging against the background of palm trees looks very expressive.
Photo No. 32: Gate in the city of Mendoza
As an illustration of the skill of Russian artisans, one should cite the St. Petersburg mansion of Spiridonov on Furshatskaya Street.
Photo No. 33: gate to Spiridonov’s mansion (Russia, St. Petersburg)
Varieties
Once the material has been selected, the next step is to select the type of structure. What types of gates are there for a private home?
The entrance gate to a private house, photos of which are below, can be:
- sliding;
- swing;
- retractable;
- lifting;
- mechanical.
Today, the two most common types are swing and sliding.
Swing structures
These gates, pictures of which can be found on the Internet, are perhaps the most ancient solution. Their design is extremely simple. They consist of two doors, which are attached to support posts using strong hinges. Their advantages are the following:
- ease of installation;
- ease of care.
The main disadvantage is the availability of area for opening them. In addition, stoppers must be provided, since during strong winds the doors can damage the body of an incoming car.
Sliding
The main advantage of this design is that no area is required for opening. However, there are also disadvantages, namely:
- Difficult to install.
- The need for more care due to the heavy load on small parts.
- Prone to failure due to factors such as rust and dust.
Self-production of swing gates
In order to make the above mechanism yourself, you must first make a detailed breakdown of the pillars. Next you need to do the following:
- Align the reinforcement with a diameter of 10-12 mm in such a way as to create 4 corners of a rectangle, inside of which the future gate posts will be located, check the diagonals.
- After breaking the pillars, dig holes for the pillars and foundation. The pits for each pillar should be equal to or slightly larger than the pillars themselves. The depth of the pit must be below the standard freezing depth.
- Install metal pole supports. These can be round pipes, channels, fittings. The underground part should be less than the depth of the pillar foundation. The top part is lower than the height of the brickwork of the pillar.
- Install all metal supports to be concreted, such as pillar pipes and strip foundation frames, into the pits.
- Concreting, smoothing the surface of the concrete, immediately covering it.
- Install at least 3 embedded parts for metal strips on each post. Install the lower part after the first three rows of masonry pillar, the upper part - 5 centimeters below the top of the sash.
- After installing the mortgages, you can attach the metal plates by welding them at the points of contact between the parts.
- Next, we attach the hinges to the metal plates and to the gate leaves.
- We create the frame of the sash from a T-profile; it is necessary to join the profile at 90 degrees: cut it to the required size and weld the right post to the lower pipe of the frame, then perform the same manipulations with the left post.
- Attach the crossbar.
- Make a horizontal jumper, then attach a vertical one from the same pipe.
- After completing the welding work, grind the seams with an angle grinder, degrease and apply primer.
- Attach the corrugated sheet to the frame.
Style and design
The photo below will clearly show you what the design of gates and gates for a private house could be. Currently, there are a variety of design solutions that allow you to choose beautiful gates for a private home, photos of which are presented in the article. However, for those who are deciding which gate to choose for their home, the photo gallery at the end of the article will help determine the direction in which to search for a solution.
How to decorate wooden gates
To decorate wooden gates and get the most attractive design possible, use one of two methods.
Pergolas
Massive arches and canopies perfectly complement wooden structures.
Photo No. 7: wooden gate with pergola
Thread
Carving is a traditional decoration method used since ancient times. If you try, you will get a very impressive design.
Photo No. 8: carved wooden gate
For decoration you will need special knives, chisels, saws, abrasives and electric grinding tools. For finishing, protective and decorative coatings (varnishes, impregnations, etc.) are needed.
Gate
Speaking about gates, we cannot ignore the issue of the wicket. Of course, a gate is a necessary structural element, since opening the gate every time you enter a site is very inconvenient.
What considerations should be taken when installing a gate? Here it is also worth first deciding on the material. It would be quite natural and logical to use the same material for the gate as for the gate. Otherwise, the stylistic harmony of the design will be disrupted. In addition, purchasing different materials may create additional costs.
Where is the best place to make a gate? The best place for a gate is next to the gate. A good solution is to use the same support pillars to install the gate. This eliminates the need for an additional support pole, which speeds up the installation process.
The most popular type of gates are classic swing gates. Some home owners install sliding gates. However, due to the complexity of manufacturing, such a design is extremely rare.
Popular ways to decorate gates
There are various ways to decorate a gate. Let's consider the most popular and accessible methods.
Artistic forging
Unique handmade products are an excellent option to decorate gates made of corrugated sheets, steel sheets and wood.
Photo No. 1: steel gates decorated with forged elements
Do you have blacksmithing skills and the necessary equipment? Great. You can do everything yourself.
Otherwise, contact specialized workshops. You can easily buy or order: ruffles, rings, peaks, curls, solid ornaments, ready-made inserts, original grilles, fantasy compositions, hinges, stripes, fittings, etc. After this, all that remains is to secure the purchased accessories to the gate using the most appropriate method.
Photo No. 2: wooden gates with forged parts
Automatic system
For those owners of private houses who are fans of convenience and comfort, such a modern solution as an entrance gate in a private house is suitable, photo examples of which you will see below. Their peculiarity is that they are equipped with an electric drive and operate in automatic mode. All they need is a relatively low-power electric motor and simple electronics.
Electric gates allow the owner to open and close them while in the house or in the car. Currently, there are designs equipped with sensors tuned to a signal from the owner’s car, which themselves open or close when it is given.
As a rule, the electric drive is installed on sliding gates. Automation of opening and closing swing structures is expensive and therefore rarely used.
What else to consider
You definitely need to think about the safety of the finished structure and process it accordingly. A special film with a pattern is produced for corrugated sheeting, which protects it from damage. You need to choose a medium thickness of the sheet: a thin one can easily come off the fastenings, and a thick one will put unnecessary stress on the hinges.
Scheme for manufacturing
Photo gallery
We bring to your attention various options for gate design in 14 photos.
And some more great ideas in the video:
Mounting and installation of the wicket frame
An inexpensive option made from mesh in a wooden frame.
Beautiful or simple gates made of metal, wood, or polycarbonate are assembled onto a frame. The easiest way is to make a wooden frame for the model from a mesh or picket fence.
- For the frame, take a beam with a cross-section of 40*40 mm and cut it to size.
- The cut areas are sanded. On a flat surface, a frame is assembled from bars. The wood is secured with iron staples or nails.
- To strengthen the structure, the frame is connected with a diagonal crossbar.
- Planks, picket fences, boards, mesh, corrugated sheets, and other material are stuffed onto the frame. Install fittings.
- After assembly, finishing begins.
A beautiful gate suggests both original and classic design. It's all about the harmony of the composition and compliance with the style of the building.
