Installation of forged gate supports for the house: photo of the process
Before you start developing a sketch of a gate, you need to decide on the type of gate supports. All individual factors are taken into account: the type of fence, the reliability of the support posts, the style of your plot and the buildings located in and on it.
The installation of a wrought iron gate is a laborious endeavor that must be approached with all seriousness. It is recommended to entrust the installation of forged gates to qualified craftsmen with professional knowledge and skills. Otherwise, there is a good chance that mistakes will be made, which can cause the gate to become skewed and therefore not open and close properly.
You should also make a good study of the ground in which the gate supports will be placed before beginning the direct installation of forged gate. Expertly placed gate supports allow you to evenly fix the gate, which is very important as it will affect their future function. In the event of an error, it is likely that the lock will jam frequently.
Because forged gates are heavy, the supports underneath must be strong and reliable. The best option in this case is to use strong reinforced concrete pillars. Any support must have a solid foundation. In some cases piling will be required.
When choosing the length of the piles, one should be guided by the weight of the total gate for which the support is mounted.
After the foundation for the support has hardened, you can start the masonry. In this case, the cement slurry must be thickened. A special device is used for laying bricks – a trowel.
It is important to remember that a metal band should be tensioned at the gate fastening points on the masonry. This is a must have and should not be ignored. Then you can proceed with the direct installation of the gate. The fasteners are mounted first. Furthermore, sashes are installed on it. For a better understanding of this process, it is recommended to search the internet and watch the training video.
Forged elements for gates can be pre-welded to the structure or this process can be performed after installation on the supports. It all depends on the number of components and their dimensions. Installation work is complex in this case. The possibility of making a mistake by an inexperienced specialist is very high, so you need to soberly assess your own capabilities.
Attention! To prevent errors during installation and assembly and to prevent the gate from being skewed, we recommend not to install the gate yourself, but to call in professionals. We do not give any warranty for self-assembly or assembly with unprofessional contractors.
The installation price depends on many factors, such as the type of gate, the dimensions of the wrought iron gate, the soil conditions, etc.